Texas Medical Center NEWS


Vol.22, No.5		March 15, 2000

CALENDAR

Edwin Hornberger Conference Center
at the Texas Medical Center

Unless otherwise noted, the following events will take place at the Edwin Hornberger Conference Center.
Fundraiser, sponsored by In Action Shelters, March 18, 7 p.m. For information, call 281-398-9410.
Employee Training, sponsored by M. D. Anderson Cancer center, March 21, 8 a.m.
Respiratory Rally: "All The Glitters," sponsored by the American Lung Association, March 22, 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For information, call 713-629-1600.
Benefit for Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital, sponsored by the Greater Southwest Houston Chamber of Commerce, March 23, 5:30 p.m. For information, call 713-666-1521.
Scholarship Fundraiser, sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi Alumni, March 24.
Annual Fundraiser, sponsored by Mark Twain Elementary School, March 31, 6:30 p.m. For information, call 713-661-2762.

Meetings & Special Events

The 3rd Annual Clinical Research Day at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center will take place March 17.
The 8th Annual Genitourinary Oncology Conference, sponsored by M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, will be held at the JW Marriott March 23-24.
The Texas Polio Survivors' Association Annual Golf Tournament will be Thurs., April 6, at Pine Crest Golf Club. Registration begins at 10 a.m., the shotgun start is at 12:30 p.m. Awards dinner, live and silent auction. For information, call 713-690-0695.
"Taking MS Treatment Out of the Box," a free seminar for patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and their families from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 25 at the Radisson Hotel Astrodome Convention Center (8686 Kirby Dr. and 610 South). Organized by Baylor College of Medicine neurologist and MS specialist Dr. Annette Howard, the seminar will feature presentations by physicians about current treatments for MS. Dr. Howard will present "Treatment Options in the Year 2000" at 1 p.m. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. To register, call 1-800-321-0855, ext. 1850.
K.I.N.D.E.Rx. Awards, an annual event to recognize individuals in the community who have contributed to the well-being of children at risk, will take place on Thurs., March 23, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Houston Medical Center. All proceeds go to benefit the K.I.N.D.E.Rx. Clinic (Kids in Need of Drug Evaluation and Rx-Treatment). Ticket prices are $50 per person; corporate sponsorships are also available. For more information or to make reservations, please call Elisabet Chow at 713-500-5746.
The University of Houston Libraries' Special Collections and Archives department presents "Reflections of Yesterday, Visions of Tomorrow," an exhibition exploring the history of the University of Houston Libraries from its beginnings in 1927 to the present and beyond. The exhibition runs through May 30, 2000. This exhibition uses photos, reports and other artifacts to explore the full history of the UH Libraries and their significance to generations of UH students, faculty and the Houston community. For more information, call 713-743-9754 or 713-743-9767.
"Home Care for the Older Adult," a hands-on, half-day workshop sponsored by The University of Texas-Houston Center on Aging and the division of gerontology of the UT-Houston School of Nursing, will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wed., April 5, at the St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Blanton House, at 3471 Westheimer. Demonstrations and information on home care support services, medical services and community resources for family caregivers, care attendants, nursing assistants, sitters and others. This workshop is free with lunch provided. Seating is limited to 100. Please RSVP by March 31 to Anke Runge at 713-500-3778.
The Shoulder in the New Millennium, sponsored by St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, is a course designed for the orthopedic surgeon involved in the treatment of shoulder disorders. This course will take place April 7-8, at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa. AMA credit available; cost of the course is $400. For more information, call 713-791-3905.
u The American Cancer Society's 24-hour Relay for Life will be held April 14-15 at Rice University West Stadium Lot. A special lap will be held for cancer survivors. Other sites include Humble/Kingwood (Humble Arena), March 24-25; Pasadena/SE Harris, (San Jacinto College), March 31-April 1; Conroe (Montgomery College), March 31-April 1; Katy (Katy VFW Park), March 31-April 1. For more information, call 713-266-2877.
"The Eyes of Texas" Gala, benefiting the Minority Glaucoma Community Awareness Program of Prevent Blindness Texas, will be held Sat., March 25, at the Museum of Health and Medical Science. Tickets are available by contacting Prevent Blindness Texas at 713-526-2559.
Planned Parenthood continues to offer free mammograms to women over the age of 50 who have an income of less than $15,780 per year. The goal of this program, funded by a grant from the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program (BCCCP), is to help women get necessary screening for early detection of breast cancer. Mammogram dates are Mon., March 22; Wed., April 12; Wed., May 10; and Wed., June 21 at Planned Parenthood, 3601 Fannin. Call 713-522-3976 for an appointment.
Pandit Jasraj Meditative Ensemble performs in Houston, Sat., March 18, at 7 p.m., at the Moores Opera House on the University of Houston campus. The presentation is jointly sponsored by the Indo-American Association and the Moores School of Music. Tickets can be ordered by calling 281-648-0422 or 281-217-4220.
Lunar Landscapes, a selection of vintage photographs of the Moon taken decades ago during the earliest unmanned space flights, is on exhibit at The Menil Collection from March 10-June 4. The Menil Collection is open Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 713-525-9404.
"Optimizing Standard Parkinson's Disease Treatment," will be the topic at the next monthly lecture of the Parkinson Foundation of Harris County at the West University Community Building, 6104 Auden, at 11 a.m., Fri., March 17. Dr. Eugene C. Lai, assistant professor in the department of neurology at Baylor College of Medicine is the speaker. For information, call 713-552-0858.
Sprint for Life 5K Run and Walk benefiting the Blanton-Davis Ovarian Cancer Research Program at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center will take place Sat., May 6, from 7:30-10:30 a.m. in the Texas Medical Center campus. Entry forms are available by calling 713-792-2765.
The American Organ Transplant Association will host its first Gift of Life event to honor a leading authority in the transplant field and to provide special recognition of donors, their families, transplant recipients and those awaiting a transplant. Dr. Barry Kahan, professor of surgery and director of the division of immunology and organ transplantation at The University of Texas-Houston Medical School is this year's honoree. The event will be held April 14 at the Gremillion Art Gallery from 8-10 p.m. For information, call 281-261-2682.
Medical Terminology Workshop, sponsored by the Greater Houston Chapter of the American Association for Medical Transcription, March 18, 8:15 a.m.-4 p.m., at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. Call for registration, 281-452-3207 or 281-829-0164.
Dr. Lewis B. Morgenstern will present "Community Stroke Surveillance," a collaborative Brown Bag Lecture sponsored by the City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services, Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services and UT-Houston School of Public Health. The lecture will take place from noon-1 p.m., Wed., March 29, at the UT-Houston School of Public Health, Room 102A. For information, call Deborah Bollum at 713-500-9164.

"The Blessing." Wood sculpture by Dr. Dan Morrison..
The Retired Physicians Organization of the Harris County Medical Society (HCMS) will sponsor a physicians' invitational art exhibit at ArtScan Gallery, 1113 Vine, on Sat., April 8, from 2-5 p.m. Twelve Houston physician artists, both active and retired, will show their work. For directions to the gallery, call 713-224-7722 or contact Darlene at the HCMS office.

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