The Harris Health System delivers approximately 7,000 babies annually. Many of these newborns are born to mothers who are often uninsured or underinsured. For these women, providing for a newborn isn’t a given. There are no baby showers, no boxes of newborn diapers, or even a crib waiting at their home or shelter. Family support is sometimes limited or non-existent. The New Beginnings program formally began in 2008 when Woodlands resident Kay Bollinger answered a…
Cool Racing Heritage In the 1960s, racing legend John Cooper transformed a modest classic MINI into a rally beast. The MINI held its own with outstanding victories in the Monte Carlo Rally where it battled cars like the Porsche 911 and Alfa Romeo with ease. Agility MINI continues to be one of the best front-wheel driving machines with incredibly precise handling on the market. Iconic Design A MINI is a work of creativity, a small…
Greatly In Need Of Refurbishment It has long been accepted in the medical profession that spiritual care plays an important role in physical wellness. The Interfaith Chapel at Ben Taub Hospital is utilized by family, friends, patients and employees seeking to find the strength and peace that only the spirit of their beliefs can deliver. The chapel has not been updated since the building was completed in the early 1980’s. Dark, gloomy and outdated, the chapel…
THANK YOU SUSAN G. KOMEN FOUNDATION HOUSTON AFFILIATE OFFICE Patient Navigation is an important role here at Harris Health. And the Susan G. Komen Foundation Houston Affiliate Office has helped establish success for the Mammography and Breast Cancer Care services appointments for another year! These navigators assist in keeping the patients continuing to meet appointment dates and times with their physicians and cancer treatments leading to healthy outcomes. Without these roles, down time due to…
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…