Dr. Garrett “Rush” Lynch has spent his professional and adult life trying to save and extend lives, often taking on the most difficult cancer cases. He has treated Houston’s elite and its poorest citizens with the same diligence and care. Now he is retiring, much to the regrets and dismay of his patients and colleagues.
For adolescents with chronic illnesses, transitioning into adult-based care is an important part of successfully maintaining their quality of life. A new transition planning tool (TPT) created by pediatricians at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital helps healthcare providers prepare patients for this transition.
The interaction between different healthcare professionals is a critical part of successful patient care, and establishing and improving this interprofessional communication has been the focus of two recent educational activities at Baylor.
Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, a noted gastroenterologist and scientist, has been named to lead global initiatives at Baylor College of Medicine.
Baylor College of Medicine recently created a new department devoted to radiation oncology, and with that announced a new interim chairman, Dr. Mark Bonnen.
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