Health Hint

Taking care of your health is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. Baylor College of Medicine experts have plenty of tips to help you stay healthy. This month’s Health Hint offers advice on preventing water-borne illnesses from lakes, pools and beaches.

Avon Walk signifies end of chemo for patient

Claire Nguyen, a patient at Baylor’s Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, signed up for the 39-mile, two-day Houston Avon Walk because she wanted to help other breast cancer patients receive life-saving care and treatment. But the walk ended up being even more significant for Nguyen – it occurred the weekend before her last round of chemotherapy.

Dr. Hardeep Singh, other awardees inspired by President Obama

It was announced in January that Dr. Hardeep Singh was one of the recipients of the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. He has now traveled to Washington, D.C. for the award presentation and a meeting with President Obama at the White House, an experience he described as humbling and inspirational.

Q&A with Dr. Alicia Monroe

Dr. Alicia D. H. Monroe joined the Baylor College of Medicine family in February of this year as the senior dean of education and senior vice president of academic affairs and faculty development.