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FEBRUARY 2001

  • 15 Thursday, "Defining Nursing Sensitive Blood Pressure Measures," a presentation of The University of Texas-Houston School of Nursing seminar series, speaker Patricia Liehr, Ph.D., R.N., 12:30- 1:30 p.m., Houston Main Building, 1100 Holcombe, Suite 4.418, 713-500- 2037

  • 15-17 Thursday through Saturday, Clinical Practice Improvement seminar, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., University of Texas School of Nursing, 1100 Holcombe Blvd., for registration and tuition information call 713-500-2024

  • 16 Friday, "Dementia and Parkinsonism," 11 a.m., West University Community Center, 6104 Auden, presented by Ron Tintner, M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Neurology, sponsored by the Parkinson Foundation of Harris County

  • 17 Saturday, Annual Seminar of the Texas Association of PeriAnesthesia Nurses District I, Memorial Hermann Hospital-Southwest, 7600 Beechnut, e-mail Grace Woodmansee at gw@ev1.net for more information

    "A Frank Discussion of Generational Workplace Challenges," by Lynn Wieck, R.N., Ph.D., 9 a.m.-noon, University of Texas School of Nursing, 1100 Holcombe Blvd. Room 4.400, sponsored by the Texas Nurses Association, District 9, 2.3 contact hours, no registration fee, 713-523-3619 or e-mail tna9@neosoft.com

    Progressive Supranuclear Support Group, 2-3:30 p.m., Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, 7737 Southwest Fwy., Professional Building II, Learning Center B, 281-358-2282

    Links, Inc.-Houston Chapter Annual Gala: 2001 Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe Blvd., 713-523-1903

  • 20 Tuesday, Weight Management Course offered by St. Luke's Wellness Services, meets every Tuesday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for eight weeks beginning Feb. 20, course fee is $199, 713-791-8680 to register.

  • 21 Wednesday, "Heart Healthy Eating for Life," 7:30 a.m., The Downtown Club-The Met, sponsored by St. Luke's Wellness Services, EKG screening follows lecture from 8 a.m.-noon, call 713-791-8680 for appointment and cost

  • "Determination of Axonal Connectivity During Brain Development," Baylor College of Medicine, Medical Scientist Training Program Visiting Lecture Series, 1:30 p.m., Cullen Auditorium, presented by Susan K. McConnell, Ph.D., professor of biological sciences, Stanford University, 713-798-5264

    "Living Longer - Living Well," a program addressing cardiovascular health for women, registration and refreshments begin at 5:30 p.m., program starts at 6:15 p.m., Museum of Health and Medical Science, 1515 Hermann Drive, free and open to the public. For reservations or for information on CME and CNE credits for healthcare providers, call 713-610-5015.

  • 21 through April 25 "Genes, Genome, Genetics: A Look at the Blueprint of Life," offered by Rice University School of Continuing Studies, will look at discoveries of genetics that now allow us to ponder ourselves and all life forms from a molecular perspective. Dr. Jacqueline Hecht, director of the Genetic Counseling Program at The University of Texas Medical School, Dr. Richard Gibbs, Director of the Genome Sequencing Center at Baylor College of Medicine, and Rice University scientist Dr. Robin Couch presenting, 7-8:30 p.m. each Wednesday, register online at http://scs.rice.edu or call 713-348-4803

  • 22 Thursday, "KINDERfest 2001," annual fundraiser and awards event benefiting the KINDERx (Kids In Need of Drug Evaluation & Rx Treatment) Clinic in the Hermann Professional Building, Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6701 South Main, 713-500-5746

  • 23 Friday, Trauma System Development Day, 9:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Memorial Hermann Hospital, 713-704-6160

  • 26 Monday, "Genetic Variation in Human Populations," noon, presented by Dr. Li Jin, associate professor of biological sciences, The University of Texas School of Public Health at Houston, 7000 Fannin, Room 880

  • 27 Tuesday, "A Liberal Looks at Fundamentalism," 7:30-9 p.m., Congregation Beth Israel, 5600 N. Braeswood, presented by Rabbi David A. Whiman, sponsored by the Institute of Religion in the Texas Medical Center

  • 28 Wednesday, "New Joint Commission Standards of Required Pain Management and Palliative Care in Accredited Hospitals," 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Edwin Hornberger Conference Center-Lobby, 2151 W. Holcombe Blvd., RSVP to Marilyn Jones, 713-791- 8800, mjones@texmedctr.tmc.edu



MARCH 2001

  • 1 Thursday, Texas Children's Hospital Job Fair, noon-5 p.m., Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe Blvd.

  • 3 Saturday, Children's Nutrition Expo., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., interactive exhibits, nutrition-oriented games and other fitness activities designed to teach children habits for healthy living, Museum of Health and Medical Science, 1515 Hermann Dr., free admission, sponsored by the Houston Area Dietetic Association, Houston Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association and the Greater Houston Nutrition Coalition of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service.

    Diverseworks, Inc. Annal Gala, 7 p.m., Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe Blvd., 713-223-8346

  • 5 Monday, "Taste of the Best: West Coast Wine Tasting," 6-8:30 p.m., Post Oak Doubletree Hotel, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, 713-529-0800

  • 8-9 Thursday and Friday, TIRR Volunteers Art Sale, 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m., private dining rooms A&B by the TIRR cafeteria, proceeds support patient and program needs, 713-797-5230

  • 9-11 Friday 1 p.m. through Sunday noon, "Clinical Advances in Ophthalmology: The 16th Annual Cullen Course 2001," the Houstonian Hotel, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine, 713-798-8237

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