For ten years, Harris Health System has delivered a very important message to high school teens–don’t drink and drive. Through the Shattered Dreams program, which involves the dramatization of an alcohol-related crash on or near a high school campus, Harris Health and partner organizations are helping to minimize the number of underage drinking and driving related deaths in Harris County. In March, during spring break season, Harris Health hosted a presentation of Shattered Dreams at…
The second annual Medical World Americas (MWA) conference and expo is around the corner, scheduled for April 27-29, at the George R. Brown Convention Center. MWA provides educational and networking opportunities for clinicians and healthcare professionals from the public and private sectors. Last year, the conference brought together a diverse group of over 2,000 medical professionals from 33 countries, including the U.S. “MWA 2015 is convening experts who are on the front line of transforming how…
In support of Harris Health nurses, the 2015 Silver Tea special event will take place on May 19. The annual event was started by the Harris County Hospital District Foundation to raise money for the Nursing Practice and Professional Advancement’s Work-School Program. The Nursing Leadership programs began in the fall of 2008 with funding provided by HCHD Foundation. Nursing Leadership funding has sponsored mentorship, education, and hands-on learning for Harris Health nurses to learn about…
In today’s world it’s hard to keep track of all the information circulating on how to lose weight and get into shape. Periodically, you’ll hear news of the latest diet craze or food groups to limit and in some extreme cases avoid altogether. It’s no wonder that our society is more sick and obese than ever before. This year’s theme for National Nutrition Month, “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle” focuses on making healthy lifestyle choices…
HCHD Foundation is excited about the remote video interpretation services that are now available to Harris Health’s hearing-impaired patients at Ben Taub and LBJ Hospital campuses. Thanks to the use of new technology, patients are getting quality face time with a certified American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter – in minutes rather than hours.Known as Language You Can See, or LUC, for short, these simple rolling iPad units allow on-the-spot ASL interpretations without the need for…
Honoring Sue and Lester Smith Thursday, November 19, 2015 7:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception 7:30 p.m. Dinner, Live Auction and Program 9:00 p.m. Dancing Business or Cocktail Attire The Harris County Hospital District Foundation friends and supporters will gather at the Royal Sonesta for the Jubilee of Caring on Thursday, November 19, 2015 to present Sue and Lester Smith with the Ben Taub Humanitarian Award. The Harris County Hospital District Foundation plays an essential role in…
Lester and Sue Smith and the Harris County Hospital District Foundation hosted its’ first cocktail reception on May 22, 2014 at the lovely home of the Smiths. Proceeds from the event support Harris Health Nurses by advancing their professional, management and leadership talents through education, training, research efforts, and skills development programs. More than 80 representatives from the business community, Harris Health and HCHD Foundation Board members, philanthropists, supporters, and staff attended this successful event….
Summer was a busy time for the Troubleshooting for Health, our mobile outreach immunization program. In order to cover the demand for their services, the team works six days a week during the month of August; they go from Cleveland-Ripley NCI to Aldine WIC office to Greenspoint Mall preventing potentially life-altering childhood deceases. The Harris Health System mobile immunization program offers free vaccination services for children two months to 18 years of age. “Since students…