Shannon Medical Center | Health Beat | Spring 2020

8 HEALTH BEAT HEALTH BEAT is published as a community service for the friends and patrons of SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER, 120 E. Harris Ave., San Angelo, TX 76903, telephone 325-653-6741. Len Mertz , Chairman, Board of Directors Shane Plymell , President and CEO Lyndy Stone , Editor Daisy Glaspie, Copywriter Information in HEALTH BEAT comes from a wide range of medical experts. If you have any concerns or questions about specific content that may affect your health, please contact your health care provider. Models may be used in photos and illustrations. 2020 © Coffey Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. SPRING 2020 shannonhealth.com Shannon Medical Center complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. Language assistance services, free of charge, are available to you. Please call 325- 653-6741, ext. 6541. Shannon Medical Center cumple con las leyes federales de derechos civiles aplicables y no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, nacionalidad, edad, discapacidad o sexo. ATENCIÓN: si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 325- 653-6741, ext. 6541. Shannon Clinic–Beauregard 120 E. Beauregard Ave. 325-658-1511 Shannon Clinic–Pediatrics 225 E. Beauregard Ave. 325-481-2287 Shannon Clinic–Harris 220 E. Harris Ave. 325-658-1511 Shannon Clinic–Jackson 2237 S. Jackson St. 325-481-2321 Shannon Clinic–Magdalen 102 N. Magdalen St. 325-658-1511 Shannon Clinic–Southwest 4450 Sunset Drive 325-658-1511 Shannon Clinic–Sunset 4235 Southwest Blvd. 325-481-2197 Shannon Clinic Urgent Care–North 2626 N. Bryant 325-481-2271 Shannon Clinic Urgent Care–West 4251 Sunset Drive 325-481-2226 Shannon Clinic Urgent Care–South 3502 Knickerbocker Road 325-481-2222 Shannon Clinic– Red Arroyo 3016 Vista del Arroyo Drive 325-949-9408 Family Health Center–Ozona 102 Ave. H 325-392-3788 Shannon Clinic– Big Spring 2503 Gregg St. 432-606-5178 HEALTH BEAT EVENTS CALENDAR 21st Annual Shannon Sporting Clay Shoot Saturday, July 18 8 a.m. San Angelo Claybird Association Don’t miss out on one of the largest shoots in West Texas! Shannon’s 21st annual Sporting Clay Shoot will feature new changes this year to beat the heat! The event will feature one morning rotation with three courses, followed by lunch, a live auction and more. Shooter spots are limited, so grab your team and make sure to register early! Participants will have the chance to win one of 30 shotguns and gift cards. This event benefits important patient programs at Shannon. For more information, please call 325-657-8343 or visit shannonhealth.com . San Angelo Gives Tuesday, May 5 This 24-hour, online giving event is designed to inspire West Texans to come together and contribute to support the life-changing work of local nonprofit organizations in San Angelo. You can donate to Children’s Miracle Network at Shannon through sanangelogives.org on May 5. All donations will be amplified, and 100% of your donation will go directly to Shannon to purchase needed equipment, provide training or enhance services for the children we treat. Annual Celebration Telethon Saturday, June 6 6 to 10 p.m. KLST-TV The Children’s Miracle Network Celebra- tion Telethon provides the opportunity to recognize and thank our donors and sponsors while raising funds to support the items on our annual Wish List. The four-hour show will be broadcast live on KLST-TV (CBS) from the Shannon Women’s & Children’s Hospital. Special segments will feature the 2020 Miracle Children and their stories, as well as interviews with our pediatric experts and community partners. To make a pledge, call 325-481-6160 or visit cmnsanangelo.org . Fruit forward Add cubed melon or fresh or frozen berries. Add slices of orange, lemon or lime, or squeeze in some juice. One cool combo: Lime and cucumber Herbal infusion Fresh herbs, like basil and mint leaves, add unique and flavorful notes. One sweet pairing: Mint and watermelon Break the ice Make flavored ice cubes with 100% fruit juice, unsweetened tea or chopped fruit. Sources: American Diabetes Association; American Institute for Cancer Research Go H 2 O! If plain water doesn’t entice you, how about giving it a refreshing change? Here are some naturally healthy flavor enhancers—and you can also have fun experimenting with what you have on hand. Stay hydrated with these tasty twists on water