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…
A new program year has begun for the HCHDF Children’s Health Fund; 5 nonprofit programs and 3 County programs received grants for program year 2014-2015. Grant recipients gathered last month at the Harris Health System Smith Clinic to receive the awards from Mrs. Laura Dale, HCHDF Foundation Board President, and Dr. Jose Garcia, Harris Health System Chief of Pediatrics at LBJ Hospital and UTMB faculty, representing the Children’s Health Advisory Committee in charge of evaluating…
The Texas Med 5K & 10K Run/Walk Proceeds will benefit Harris Health Immunization Programs throughout Harris County. Register Now! [gdlr_toggle_box ] [gdlr_tab title=”Event Details” active=”yes”] Saturday, February 7, 2015 | 8:00-11:00AM Ben Taub General Hospital | 1504 Taub Loop Houston, TX 77030[/gdlr_tab] [gdlr_tab title=”Contact”]Phone: 713-566-6409 Fax: 713-566-6449 Email: HCHD.Foundation@HarrisHealth.org[/gdlr_tab] [gdlr_tab title=”Arrival Time”]The 10K run begins at 8:00AM. Street closures will begin early at 7:30AM in the morning. Please allow yourself ample time to park, visit the packet pick up table…
In Support of Harris Health Nurses Sue and Lester Smith and The Harris County Hospital District Foundation request the pleasure of your company for a Cocktail Reception Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 6:30 – 8:30 pm Smith Residence 8843 Harness Creek Lane • Houston, Texas 77024 Proceeds provide continuing education and leadership training opportunities for Harris Health Nursing Staff Cocktail Attire Complimentary Valet Parking
Harris Health Nurses are supported by each other. Harris Health System and HCHD Foundation encourage nurses to pursue higher education to become Nursing Leaders. Full-time employees currently working in unlicensed nursing positions OR licensed vocational nurses who are seeking a BSN receive up to a maximum of one (1) work-school hour of class they are enrolled in, up to 16 hours per week. Full-time employees currently working in licensed professional nursing positions (RNs) who are…