A BIT OF HISTORY FIRST During World War II, during the Dutch famine in the Netherlands, bread became scarce. Dutch pediatrician Willem Karel Dicke noticed that none of the children with celiac disease in his hospital died. He “hypothesized that the wheat protein may be the culprit in triggering celiac disease” (www.beyondceliac.org/ celiac-disease/celiac-history). Celiac had … [Read more...]
Hendrick Health – A Century of Caring for the Community
September in the Big Country is always a festive time, with live performances, food and fun at the West Texas Fair & Rodeo and high school and collegiate athletic competitions. And this year another celebration will be added to our community’s already busy season - the 100th anniversary of the founding of Hendrick Health. The health system’s flagship hospital opened on … [Read more...]
Clavél Corporation: The Science of Success
In 1968, when David Halbert’s young son suffered a traumatic injury that resulted in significant scarring, the Abilene physician found inspiration and the science of success out of necessity. His child’s accident, requiring multiple plastic surgeries, prompted him to delve deeper into the world of skincare. Calling on his own medical expertise as a surgeon and believing that … [Read more...]
Guide to Health and Wellness
As 2024 begins, many people use the new year as a fresh start in areas of health and wellness. “The connections between mental and physical health are more significant than science and medicine has given credit for in the past,” says Jonathan Cogburn, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has worked in private practice and educational support roles in the Abilene area. … [Read more...]
Picking Up Pickleball
The bright red T-shirt tells you everything you need to know about pickleball players: “That’s What I Do. I Play Pickleball” The shirt belongs to Joe Cress, but it could easily be worn by any of the other avid players in Abilene–or across the nation. The Association of Pickleball Professionals estimated that in 2022, there were 36.5 million pickleball players in the United … [Read more...]