From the Editor | October & November 2023
I want to take a moment to thank all you wonderful readers who have made my transition into the editor’s seat so seamless. You have all been so warm and welcoming, that it has made me feel right at home.
It has been a busy couple of months trying to figure out the best stories to share, because everyone has a great story to tell. This issue, in particular, was challenging because there are so many health care stories, so it was difficult trying to select the best ones to share with you. I wanted a wide range of stories, featuring medical personnel from all kinds of specialties and backgrounds. I accomplished my goal and I hope you enjoy reading them as much as we enjoyed writing them.
Our cover story is about the new class of medical school students from Baylor College of Medicine. In collaboration with Baylor Scott & White Health, these brand-new “white coats” are training in Temple. You can read all about them here.
AdventHealth recently welcomed its new orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Raj Sinha. The renowned surgeon not only operates, but he also creates the joint replacements he puts into his patients. Find out all about the award-winning surgeon here.
It’s pretty safe to say artificial intelligence is here to stay, but what role will it play in the future of medicine? Find out here, as two Baylor Scott & White Health doctors test out an AI program called PathAI.
Dr. Micah Montgomery, owner of Montgomery Chiropractic in Belton, shares his family’s legacy of chiropractic care, as well as his love story with his wife, Whitney, an IV therapist who owns Blissfusion Belton. Read all about their journey here.
Sometimes, a little relaxation and rejuvenation is just what the doctor ordered. The owner of Haút Institute of Esthetics shares her story here, including what inspired her to train others in esthetics.
We’ve all heard the 5-second rule when it comes to eating dropped food, and I’m sure most of us have eaten something we’ve dropped, secretly hoping nobody noticed. How safe is it? David Stone breaks it down for us and speaks to a food safety expert to find the answer to the age old question “Is it safe?” Read all about it here.
We also have some new sections in this issue. Military veterans play a big role in the dynamic of Central Texas, so we are starting a CenTex Veterans section. Our first story will be about John Valentine, owner of Phantom Warrior Brewing Company. This region of Texas is full of the arts — from traditional painting, to music, to comedy and everything in between — so we are also starting a CenTex Arts section. Our first story on the arts will be about the murals of Central Texas. There are a lot, so we couldn’t feature everything, but we have featured three local artists whose murals have made a big impact on the area. Read about it here. Finally, we are happy to welcome Allison Dickson to the team. The Central Texas attorney and philanthropist will be discussing a different topic in each issue, with the first focus on football. Read about her favorite football memories here.
Finally, we want to hear from you! What are your favorite sections of Tex Appeal? What are your least favorite sections? Share your thoughts with us by completing this survey or send me an email with your feedback.
Brandy Cruz
Tex Appeal editor
