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Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, or BRA Day, occurs annually in October and is an initiative designed to promote education, awareness and access to care for women needing post-mastectomy breast reconstruction. This was our third annual BRA Day at Dillard’s raising the awareness of reconstructive surgery options for all survivors. Once again our master of ceremonies, Deborah Duncan brought life and excitement to the event. Special presentation on “What Every Women Should Know” by Dr. Arlene Ricardo M.D., F.A.C.S. and a brief talk by Dr. Jennie Bennett founder of Reconstruction of a Survivor. Reconstruction of a survivor offers support groups and resources…

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Thank you to all for your support at this year’s 26th Annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Houston. The event was filled with high energy and the team representing Westside Surgical Hospital including its volunteers, its superheroes and its exhibition left a lasting mark on the occasion and helped spread awareness about our hospital’s operations and about the fight for breast care and awareness with a positive touch. Centered on this year’s superhero theme and in honor of heroes who have fought breast cancer in their own ways, Westside Surgical Hospital, and its superheroes in particular, was…

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Westside Surgical Hospital & Breast Center was proud to support the 2nd Annual Ulinzi Walk benefiting the Breast Cancer Initiative of East Africa on June 18, 2016. It was a beautiful morning full of hope, inspiration, warm embraces and a few tears. The 2nd Annual Ulinzi 5K Walk/Run was held at Eldridge Park in Sugarland.  The mission of BCIEA comes from the Swahili word “ulinzi”, which means “to protect, guard, watch over, save.” The Ulinzi Walk begun after Philippa Decuir, Founder and Director noticed a growing need for public breast health information, particularly for the people of East Africa. The…

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Westside Surgical Hospital and Breast Center held its first Between the Girls Education and Wellness event on May 11, 2016. This event was created by Jamesia McDonald, Certified Breast Nurse Navigator to bring the women of Greater Houston together for education on mammograms, breast cancer, support and financial options. A mix and mingle was hosted by Sacha Simmons of The Serenity Healing Center. SHC provides oncology massage as well as nutritional education and services to those impacted by cancer whether they are currently in treatment or thriving in survivorship. Arlene Ricardo, M.D., F.A.C.S., gave a presentation on “Breast Health: Sorting…

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    While breastfeeding her new baby, Shakti Dalal realized something was wrong. She was ultimately diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer. Following treatment, she underwent surgery as a patient of Dr. Sean Boutros at Westside Surgical Hospital & Breast Center. Watch her amazing story covered by Rekha Muddaraj on KHOU-11: http://www.khou.com/…/mom-newborn-detected-my-bre…/74709102/

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Contact: Mika Rao; Director of Public Relations & Corporate Communications Phone: 713.416.1376 Email:  mika@ks-consulting.net BRA Day Event for Survivors & Community hosted by Dillard’s Department Store and Westside Surgical Hospital HOUSTON, Texas, October 21, 2015 – Dillard’s in Houston’s Galleria and Westside Surgical Hospital & Breast Center generously hosted the 2nd annual BRA Day event on October 16, 2015 to support Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA). Shoppers flocked to the Galleria department store to make purchases benefiting the Reconstruction of a Survivor program. Ten percent of all purchases were donated to help support the program’s mission to improve the lives of those impacted by…

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  Westside Surgical Hospital and Breast Center Executive Director, Dr. Jay Shenaq, along with radiologist Dr. Melissa O’ Toole and general surgeon Dr. Sandra Templeton discuss how they utilize advanced imaging to help guide the lumpectomy followed by reconstructive surgery. And you will also hear from a wonderful patient who was helped. Watch this amazing story by clicking this link: https://youtu.be/e3RuYwLBq58  

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  Recently, Westside Surgical Hospital’s Dr. Camille Cash was invited to appear on Great Day Houston where she discussed breast reconstruction surgery in time for our annual BRA Day event at Dillard’s. Click this link to watch: http://www.khou.com/story/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-houston/2015/10/12/bra-day/73811664/ Click this link to watch Dr. Camille Cash on Great Day Houston’s Medical Minute: https://monitor.app.box.com/s/zkjiz8f8abe7au2g6o73ylnfr6eb9fnz Click this link to watch Dr. Jeanie Bennett’s segment on BRA Day: https://monitor.app.box.com/s/qqgpzjmosveqcn0qtnij1zh8xu5s4yww

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Westside Surgical Hospital’s Dr. Michael Trice is helping free his patients from chronic knee pain by pioneering a new alternative to joint replacement surgery. Cartilage restoration is less invasive and greatly reduces the risk of post-surgery joint failure. Click below to watch Dr. Trice on Houston’s FOX-26 TV as he discussed this groundbreaking technique and hear what his patients are saying about the procedure.  

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Contact: Mika Rao; Director of Public Relations & Corporate Communications Phone: 713.416.1376 Email:  mika@ks-consulting.net   Dillard’s to host BRA Day Event for Survivors & Community HOUSTON, Texas, September 25, 2015 – Dillard’s department store, in conjunction with the educational program Westside Surgical Hospital & Breast Center is pleased to announce an event Friday, October 16 for BRA Day. BRA day promotes breast reconstruction awareness and is timed in mid-October each year, to coincide with breast health awareness month. The event is in support of the non-profit organization, Reconstruction of a Survivor whose mission is to improve the lives of those…

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Recently,Dr. Mark Schusterman performed the body lift procedure on a Missouri City resident who had undergone a gastric bypass and then needed to remove extra tissue and skin. Losing significant amounts of weight leaves patients with pounds of loose skin. The only way to tighten the skin is through surgery. Watch a WSH patient’s story recently featured on FOX-26 TV. To learn more about the procedure, please contact Westside Surgical Hospital at 713-621-5010

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HOUSTON, TEXAS, December 15, 2014 The long-awaited Breast Center and IVF lab opens next month at Westside Surgical Hospital. Patients will receive comprehensive breast and fertility care with the most advanced imaging and reconstructive surgery techniques available. The landmark center offers 3D mammograms, 3D ultrasounds, stereotactic breast biopsies and bone density testing, in addition to the robust reconstructive surgery program. “Westside Surgical Hospital has always had a special focus on breast health, but with this new center we will be able to care for women from diagnosis through treatment,” shares Dr. Jay Shenaq, plastic and reconstructive surgeon who is the…

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Westside Surgical Hospital is pleased to announce that construction has begun on the eagerly awaited breast center at the hospital. This landmark center will offer patients access to stereotactic breast biopsies, a 3D mammogram unit (breast tomosynthesis), 3D ultrasound, and bone density testing. This advanced imaging, combined with the hospital’s robust reconstructive surgery program sets the hospital apart and offers the ideal environment for early detection and treatment. Dr. Jay Shenaq will serve as the executive director for the center. Through the establishment of the breast center, an IVF lab will also open, under the direction of Dr. Michael Heard.…

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