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Metro Vice President To Homeless: Stay Off Our Train
Todd Mason is the vice president of real estate services for Metro. At the time of his hiring, there was some concern that by hiring Mason and dabbling in big-time real estate development at and around Metro properties, the transit organization was extending itself far beyond its mission statement, which reads : METRO is an innovative regional ...
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Children's Memorial Hermann and Women's Memorial Hermann are getting a new home!
Date: Saturday, November 14th
Time: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Memorial Hermann Memorial City Mall, near the skating rink
Join us for a day of fun childrens activities and attractions at Memorial City Mall in our childrens village. Professional Lego artists will display their Lego creations, as well as a replica of the new Memorial Hermann Tower, new home to Children's Memorial Hermann and Women's Memorial Hermann!
Kids will have an opportunity to build their own creations from Lego-style-bricks. We will be hosting a Memorial Hermann Tower building contest, where kids can build their own version of the new tower. Photos of the creations will be displayed on Flickr.com, where friends and family can vote for the best replica.
Parents will get a chance to visit with medical experts from Childrens Memorial Hermann Memorial City at our Ask the Pediatrician and our Ask the Ob/Gyn tables.
There will also be an area for kids to color cardboard versions of the MH Tower. Free stuffed animal versions of the Childrens Memorial Hermann mascot, Topper will also be given out while supplies last. There will also be a Teddy Bear ER for your Topper dolls.
Following the event, join us for a live chat with on Childrens Health Issues with Dr. Michelle McKane, Thursday Nov. 19 at Noon on MemorialHermann.org
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Cardiac electrophysiology provides new hope in the treatment of arrhythmia
Electrophysiology is used to diagnose, treat and often cure heart rhythm
abnormality, known as arrhythmia. It has also been shown to dramatically
improve the quality of life for patients with heart failure. This innovative
program is just one aspect of the cardiovascular care available at
Memorial Hermann.
Arrhythmia may indicate a serious problem and lead to heart disease,
stroke or sudden cardiac death. An arrhythmia can be silent and may not
cause any symptoms. Register today for a potentially life-saving screening
to look for atrial fibrillation, the most common type of arrhythmia, at
Memorial Hermann Hear t & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center. The
cost for this test, combined with three other screenings for dif ferent hear t
and vascular conditions, is $139. The complete package will screen for:
Atrial fibrillation (arrhythmia)
Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD)
Carotid artery disease
Screenings are available December 8th
To schedule your appointment, call 1.800.690.0289.
For a referral to an electrophysiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann
Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center, call 713.7CARDIO
(722.7346). Screenings performed by Life Line Screening.
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LEGO Event at Memorial City Mall
: Memorial Hermann Memorial City Mall. If you are familiar with the mall, the event will be in the area between the skating rink and the fireplace/seating area. FYI - the Pictures with Santa area will be right next to us so hopefully we will have high kid/parent traffic.
The event is very kid/family oriented so there will be several activities/attractions:
1. the Lego models display area (including the Lego model of the MH Tower model)
2. an area for kids to build-their-own creations using foam Lego-style bricks.
3. an area for kids to take pictures with their "Lego" creations. Pictures will be posted on Flickr.
Thu Nov 05, 2009
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Texas Men Sentenced for Armed Bank Robbery
Two men who wore masks and carried firearms during the robbery of Guaranty Bank on Jan.
Wed Nov 04, 2009
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Live chat: Flu prevention, treatment
Register and join us Nov. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. for a live chat about this season's flu outbreak.
Bring your questions and concerns about the flu vaccine and the spread of the new swine flu virus (H1N1) to board-certified pediatrician and family practitioner Dr. Subodh Bhuchar.
Whether you are healthy and aren't sure if you should get the vaccine, or if you just want to be prepared for how to treat an illness in your family, this event can help you decide on a plan of action.
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Memorial Hermann Southeast Expands Heart Services
It is estimated that Heart Disease kills one person every 34 seconds. To better educate the public about our countrys number one killer, prevent the disease in those who dont have it and better treat those who do, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital has renewed its commitment to make Heart Disease education, prevention and treatment a top priority by taking a leadership role in heart-related community education events and expanding the heart services available at the hospital.
The hospitals renewed Heart Health campaign commenced with the 2009 Bay Area Start! Heart Walk on October 17, where Memorial Hermann Southeast donated $25,000 and raised an additional $17,000 in donations from physicians, employees and their friends and families. According to the American Heart Association, the proceeds from the walk, totaling approximately $170,000 and counting, will fund lifesaving research, as well as public and professional education programs in the community and across America.
Memorial Hermann Southeast not only utilized its presence at the Bay Area Start! Heart Walk to educate participants and their families about heart disease from A to Z, but Memorial Hermann Southeast volunteers also shared the exciting news about the hospitals expanded heart program and new treatments available for patients.
For more information about Memorial Hermann Southeasts heart program, as well as upcoming heart-related events, visit www.memorialhermann.org or call 281.929.6100.
Mon Nov 02, 2009
Houston Chronicle
Houston teacher faces child porn, solicitation charges
A drama teacher at Episcopal high school was arrested Monday after being charged with three counts of possession of child pornography and one count of online solicitation of a minor.
Arkansas Online
Helpful Hints
On the scheduled day of pickup, I had to call four times looking for the driver, as it was getting late.
Sat Oct 31, 2009
Houston Chronicle
UT Physicians group expands to suburbs with new site
UT Physicians, the medical group practice of The University of Texas Medical School at Houston, has signed on to anchor the Sienna Village shopping center to serve the Missouri City and Sugar Land areas.
Thu Oct 29, 2009
MyFoxHouston
Infant Injured in Crash with Police Car
Police say an infant suffered minor injures in a wreck with a Houston officera s patrol car on Tuesday afternoon.
Tue Oct 27, 2009
MyFoxHouston
Suspected Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested
Police arrest a driver who allegedly failed to call for help after running a car into a motorcycle driver in southwest Houston.
Sun Oct 25, 2009
NowPublic
Linda Toyota, Mike Lunceford, pedagogical dilemmas and me
In the next two weeks, the Houston Independent School District is ground zero for determining how to change urban public education.
Fri Oct 23, 2009
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Memorial Hermanns Family Medicine Residency and Physicians Awarded Medical Home Designation
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has designated Memorial Hermanns Memorial Family Medicine Residency and its medical office, the Physicians at Sugar Creek, as a Recognized Medical Home. They are the only residency program and medical practice in Texas to receive this designation.
The award is given to those practices that can show that they provide the elements of a medical home that result in outstanding care, said Dr. David Bauer, Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program Director. Our utilization of electronic health records, implementation of secure messaging, and chronic disease management were just some of the components that captured the attention of the judges and influenced our overall score.
Wed Oct 21, 2009
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Annual Family Fall Festival
Annual Family Fall Festival
Join the fun from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Activities include:
* Radio Disney
* Health & wellness information for kids and adults
* Doll/Teddy bear hospital - bring your broken doll or teddy bear for a checkup
* H-E-B fun and activities
* Petting zoo
* Pumpkin decorating*
* Face painting
* Lots of games and activities*
* Complimentary Subway® lunch*
* American Heart Association and Habitat for Humanity information booths
* Bring a new, unwrapped gift to donate to Toys for Tots
* while supplies last
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Pinked for a Cause
This year, hundreds of thousands of people will hear the words "You have cancer," and there's a good chance that some of them will be people we know and love. To help make sure those with cancer see another birthday, we are getting "Pinked For A Cause" for our 90th birthday. Help us celebrate Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.s 90th Anniversary by helping raise $90,000 for the American Cancer Society through Pinked For A Cause on Oct. 30, 2009!
During this one day, firm-wide event, Fulbright will accept donations and raise cancer awareness.
Join Fulbright and Memorial Hermann on October 30, 2009 from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at any of these locations:
Fulbright Tower - 1301 McKinney
1 Houston Center - 1221 McKinney
2 Houston Center - 909 Fannin
The Shops at Houston Center - 1200 McKinney
Memorial Hermann - 6411 Fannin
Houston Chronicle
Retired school administrator, energy exec vie for HISD spot
Mike Lunceford, HISD school board candidate for District 5. Share Share Resources HISD DISTRICT V CANDIDATES MIKE LUNCEFORD Age: 52 Neighborhood: Bellaire Occupation: Vice president of engineering for Pedernales Energy Education: University of Texas at Austin, bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering, 1981 www.mikelunceford.com RAY REINER Age: 67 ...
Mon Oct 19, 2009
Houston Chronicle
Harris County polls open today for early voting
Early voting begins today for Houston's mayor, City Council and controller, 11 proposed state constitutional amendments, Bellaire municipal offices, community college and public school boards and more.
Fri Oct 16, 2009
Houston Chronicle
City vows to get tough with defiant vets
For more than two decades, many Houston veterinarians have engaged in a quiet mutiny of sorts.
Wed Oct 14, 2009
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The Roberta & Riley Show
The Roberta & Riley Show Presented by Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute airs on 790 AM The Sports Animal every Saturday from 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Join Roberta Anding, RD and Dan Riley as they discuss hot topics and answer listeners questions in the areas of nutrition, fitness, and wellness. Roberta and Dan provide science based information in an educational and entertaining format.