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May 2025
We put our heart in everything we do.
Who is Your Super Hero?
Some of my fondest memories from childhood involved superheroes of some kind. My friends and I always tried to dress like our favorites, from Flash to Superman, Batman to the Daredevil. We could spend hours running faster and jumping higher than humanly possible.
Our Grandparents
We may have taken for granted the influence our grandparents had, but it was likely deep and meaningful. If you were fortunate enough to share precious moments with them, they probably shared a lifetime of wisdom, caring, and important insights, that put items of importance in the proper order. Knowledge without wisdom has no meaningful application.
Our Parents
Parenthood is probably the most meaningful, but challenging job any of us will ever have. My own parents were constantly trying to mold my decisions and direct my paths. It is tragic how stubborn I could be at ignoring their wisdom. My parents were always there to support me regardless, and it goes without saying, there for physical and emotional trials.
Our Children
There is no greater joy than the births of our children. They are gifts from our Creator, to last for our lifetimes. Although we start out trying to teach them the paths to a fulfilling life, they teach us to love unconditionally. Our kids want to be just like us. They always melt my heart.
Our Nurses
According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), there are around 3.1 million registered nurses in the United States, with 2.4 million actively employed. As the largest occupation in health care, nurses are integral to hospitals, clinics and other health care organizations around the nation. Each year in America, nurses are honored during National Nurses Week. This celebration is held May 6-12, honoring the contributions nurses make to the communities and the field of healthcare.
Spending any amount of time observing our VIVA Nurses fulfilling their tasks of care and love for our patients, we can’t help but be inspired. Celebrating “Nurse Appreciation Week” takes on new meaning as we realize how demanding their jobs are.
News & Events
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day, Sunday May 11.
A Mother is your first friend, your best friend, and your Forever friend. Please find ways to remind her you love her and appreciate all the sacrifices she has made in her life to support you.
Try new activities such as having an outdoor picnic.
Maybe a backyard movie night where the movie brings back memories of her youth.
Take time to sit and look at old family pictures together.
Take her to crafting classes and spend time creating memories.
Learn cake decorating or flower arranging.
Volunteer together. There are endless opportunities to serve our communities.
National Nurses Week 2025
National Nurses Week 2025 is here! This year the American Nurses Enterprise is shining a light on The Power of Nurses™. We recognize the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide and the real-life challenges they face every day. Whether you're a nurse, a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply someone who appreciates the critical role nurses play in our lives and society, National Nurses Week is the perfect time to share your gratitude and celebrate nurses.
National Speech-Language-Hearing Month
Each May, National Speech-Language-Hearing Month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about communication disorders and the role of ASHA members in providing life-altering treatment.
This year’s observance is particularly special as 2025 marks ASHA’s Centennial, a rare and significant opportunity to showcase the vast impact of the professions on society—and how the work of audiologists and speech-language pathologists has evolved over a century. Visit www.asha100.org for more information.
Please check back throughout May for updates, including additional featured topics and resources.
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May Wellness Tips
🌸 May Wellness Tips: A Month to Refresh, Recharge & Celebrate 🌸
May is a beautiful time of year—flowers are blooming, the days are getting longer, and there’s a renewed sense of energy in the air. It’s also a month full of meaningful celebrations like Mother’s Day and National Nurses Week, giving us even more reason to slow down and show appreciation—to others and ourselves.
In honor of this season of growth and gratitude, we’re sharing a few simple wellness tips to help you stay grounded, refreshed, and inspired throughout the month
🌿 1. Take Time to Breathe
Even five minutes of intentional breathing can lower stress and increase focus. Try the 4-7-8 method: Inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Do this in the morning or during a break to reset your mind.
🌞 2. Soak Up Some Sun
Sunshine does wonders for your mood and vitamin D levels. Step outside for a short walk or enjoy your lunch outdoors when possible—just don’t forget your SPF!
💐 3. Celebrate the Caregivers
This month, we honor nurses and mothers—two roles filled with compassion and strength. If you are one, thank you! If you know one, take a moment to express appreciation—it can make someone’s day.
🫶 4. Practice “Mini Self-Care” Moments
You don’t need a spa day to recharge. Try a 10-minute stretch, sip tea in silence, journal a gratitude list, or listen to a favorite song. Small acts add up to big wellness wins.
🌼 5. Spring Clean Your Space—& Your Mind
Decluttering your workspace or home can boost mental clarity. Donate items you no longer need and take time to reflect: What can I let go of mentally or emotionally this month?
Remember, wellness isn't about perfection, it's about progress and presence. Let May be a gentle remind to pause, care for yourself, and enjoy the beauty around you.
Here’s to a mindful, healthy, and heart-filled month!
Resources
VIVA Pediatrics Resources
In an effort to help our families, we constantly strive to provide them with relevant and helpful resources and information.
Care Starter App
The Connections App is a complete resource guide for families of kids, teens and adults with special needs. Their goal is to help you find providers, organizations and other resources in your community to help you along your path of care.
The Parker Lee Project
The Parker Lee Project is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families of children with medical needs obtain the necessary supplies & equipment, education, and support they need. While most supplies are covered by insurance, some are not, or not enough supplies are provided.
Texas Star Kids
The Texas’ Star Kids mandate threatens the lives of our weakest and most vulnerable little citizens. Join us in standing up for those who have no voice. Click to sign up.
Thrive Magazine
Need Resources for your child with special needs? Thrive Magazine shares resources and stories of other families in the DFW area who are living and thriving with special needs.
Recognize a VIVA Star
Viva Pediatrics has an Employee Rewards and Recognition Program to thank and recognize employees that go “above and beyond”. Both employees and patient families are welcome to recognize a VIVA employee! Call one of our offices and let us know if a VIVA employee has gone above and beyond!
Food for Thought
Nana‘s Dip
Ingredients
- Three cubes Philadelphia Cream Cheese
- Two or three cans of chopped Ham (Hormel Smoked Ham from Dollar General works)
- Green Onions
Instructions
1) Put three cubes of cream cheese in your mixer bowl and stir thoroughly
2) Add the ham, one can at a time and stir
3) Chop green onions very fine and add to the cheese mix, as you stir
4) Refrigerate for a couple of hours
5) Serve with Ritz crackers, Captains Wafers, or your favorite
Just for Giggles!
I'm confused. I just saw Lincoln at the ATM with one leg up.
He was probably just checking his balance!
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