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Dr. Bill Lydiatt, chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs for Methodist Hospital and Methodist Women's Hospital, joined WOWT 6 News on Wednesday, May 6, to discuss COVID-19 preparedness, elective surgeries and more. Following the live interview, he joined WOWT's Brian Mastre for…

The crowds, the lines, the holiday cheer (or sometimes lack thereof). The limited parking spaces, the craze of new gadgets, the hustle and bustle of it all. When it comes to holiday shopping, you either love it, or you don’t.If you’re one of the many who don’t, I can’t promise to change your mind, b…

The effects of alcoholAs the clock strikes down to another New Year, many of us will be raising a glass to 2018. Some of us will have more than one. But what effect does alcohol have on your body and ongoing good health?Everyone reacts to alcohol in their own way; however the process is pretty much …

Exercise alternativeWe can all agree that regular exercise and physical activity are important for both staying fit and losing weight. Research has shown that regular exercise is one of the best ways to maintain your weight loss long term. But if you are like many of my patients who suffer from join…

In today’s day and age, women have so many options when it comes to birth control. The choices you have are about as personal as they are different.So how can you decide which is best for you? It starts with a conversation with your Methodist Physicians Clinic OB/GYN.Facts about hormonesThere are ma…

The Winter 2014 Issue Stories New Briefs Lucky to Be Alive Better Focus Through Sleep Volunteer for Body, Mind and Spirit Healthy Aging Through Exercise Thankful for a Helping Hand Click Here to View the Magazine…

It’s the conversation every parent dreads (and quite honestly, so do your kids.) But talking about “the birds and the bees” is perhaps one of the most important talks you will ever have with your child. So how does that conversation even start?Whether you were aware of not, you probably have already…

On Dec. 29, John Budd McClinton – or Buddy for short – was discharged from the Methodist Women’s Hospital NICU. Buddy weighed 14.1 ounces and measured 9.65 inches when he was born on Labor Day, and he is the smallest baby born at the hospital to survive. For his parents, Ashley and John McClinton of…

Paula Thielen-Kocharov, MD, loves building relationships with her patients, but she knows it doesn’t happen overnight.“A patient-provider relationship really takes time,” she said. “You have to get to know each other, and sometimes you can't do that in one visit. I find that developing relationships…

 The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has created a lot of fear and anxiety, especially among those with underlying health conditions – or those at greater risk for contracting the disease and suffering related complications.But what about pregnancy? Does that put women at greater risk? The s…