Texas Med Run Harris County Hospital District Foundation (HCHD Foundation) announces the 15th Annual TexasMedRun10K/5K to be held on February 11, 2017. The Lester and Sue Smith Foundation, Presenting Sponsor, recognizes the importance of a healthy community for all of us — and we know you do too. Some of the features of our 2017 event will include: A timed 10K Run, 5K Run and Kids 1K Fun Run 25+ Vendor Booths as part of…
We are thrilled to have partnered with Fleet Feet Sports on a Harris Health System wellness program, the Lynden B. Johnson Hospital Nursing Wellness Challenge. Fleet Feet Sports heard about LBJ’s Emergency Centers walking challenge and supported them with a $1200 gift card match. LBJ EC nurses work hard to provide exceptional care and often “walk the extra mile” to do it. A $100 Fleet Feet gift certificate will be awarded to a…
The Harris County Hospital District Foundation’s “Give a Heart” campaign is now in full swing! Buy a $20 raffle ticket and you’ll be entered to win a two-year lease on a Mini Cooper convertible from Momentum BMW/MINI. The “Give a Heart” campaign is an effort to increase awareness and support of the Ben Taub Level I Trauma Center. The drawing will take place on October 13, 2016 at Momentum BMW, 10002 SW Freeway, Houston,…
Saturday, May 7, 2016 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Discovery Green | 1500 McKinney Street Entry Fee: $30 The Harris Health System is forming a team to participate in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. The 5K walk raises funds for the American Cancer Society to support breast cancer research. Register before Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. to guarantee a t-shirt and walk registration will close as well. Join…
Save the Date Wednesday, May 18, 2016 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bayou City Event Center 9401 Knight Road ⋅ Houston, Texas 77045 (281)501-6720 It’s about the continued pursuit of new knowledge to better manage the care and treatment of trauma patients. The conference is designed to provide registered nurses and other healthcare professionals with current information on the management and treatment of various types of trauma. Participants will be able to incorporate this…
Special Deliveries Kick Off 50th Anniversary for Harris Health Two special deliveries on Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day) at LBJ and Ben Taub hospitals commemorated the 50th anniversary celebration of Harris Health System’s first day of operations on Jan. 1, 1966. Baby Michael Dorsey was born at 12:33 a.m. at LBJ Hospital, while baby Nakaylah Thompson was born at 3:29 a.m. at Ben Taub Hospital. For being the first babies born at Harris Health, the…