Meet Sterling Riles

By Joan Frances – Students at Stafford High School enjoy the benefits of highly qualified teachers, engaging coaches and valuable life lessons. Seniors graduate with a well-rounded knowledge of academics, sports and extracurricular activities. Sterling Riles is a senior who has earned respect from his...

Hometown Heroes: Eric Robins

By Joan Frances – Public service is a lifelong commitment to making this world a better place to live. Sugar Land is privileged to have a police force that caters to the needs of the community and endeavors to keep everyone safe and secure. Our Hometown Hero, Eric Robins, in addition to his title of...

What You Need to Know About Diabetic Foot Ulcers

COVER STORY   |  Photos by Alisa Murray Photography – When Amy S., an attractive woman in her 50s, noticed the sore on her left foot, she didn’t think it was serious. Even though she has type 2 diabetes, Amy was often lazy about monitoring her glucose levels. It wasn’t until the sore developed a...

October 2019 – Exclamation Points!

Kicking Off the Season – It’s hard to believe that it’s already October. It seems like I just finished putting my Christmas tree away, and here we are yet again at the beginning of another holiday season. I, for one, am ready. The temperatures begin falling, albeit only slightly, football season is...

Fighting Breast Cancer: Know Your Body

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, with skin cancers being an exception. Screening tests and early detection can find cancer early when chances for survival are highest. It is important to know your risk for breast cancer. Talking to both sides of your family is important so you can become...

Improved Breast Awareness Through Wellness Education: The Lymphatic Drainage System

The most underrated purifying system in the human body is the lymphatic system, an integral part of the immune system. It is a person’s “Life Flow System.” This system and all of its capillaries are a major part of the body’s cleansing of excess toxic waste. The body contains three quarts of blood...