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CALENDAR

OCTOBER

  • 5 Thursday, Public Forum: Mental Health Services for Fiscal Year 2001, 6-8 p.m., Midtown Family Resource Center, 3630 W. Dallas at Shepherd. This public forum will discuss the Mental Health and Mental Retardation Association's projected fiscal year 2001 adult, child, emergency, and inpatient mental health services budget and program modifications. MHMRA of Harris County is seeking input and discussion from interested citizens, consumers, advocates and family members.

  • 5-7 Thursday-Saturday, The 8th Innovations in Urologic Practice Conference, Santa Fe, NM, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine, 713-798-8237.

  • 6 Friday, The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center Annual Research Day, 12:30-3:30 p.m., Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe Blvd., 713-500-3075.

  • 7 Saturday, "Practical Strategies for Autism and PDD," 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., University of Houston, University Center, Cougar Den, a free seminar for parents and professionals who care for children challenged by autism, autism spectrum, PDD and other related developmental difficulties, 1-413-229-8063.

  • Jesse Jones Senior High School Alumni Association Fundraiser, 8 p.m., Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe Blvd., 713-524-5409.

  • 11 Wednesday, Ninth Annual Harold Cooper Lectureship, "Alzheimer's Disease: Lessons from Transgeneic and Gene Target Models," by Dr. Donald L. Price, Director, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Johns Hopkins University, 3-4:30 p.m., The University of Texas-Houston Medical School, Auditorium 3.001.

  • Association for Advancement of Mexican-Americans East End Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe Blvd., 713-926-3305.

  • 12 Thursday, American Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery Breast Cancer Forum, 6 p.m., Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe Blvd., 713-266-2877.

  • 13 Friday, Pratham USA, Inc.'s Children's Medical Relief Fundraiser, 7 p.m., Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe Blvd., 281-793-3060.

  • 14 Saturday, Breast Cancer Awareness and Prevention Festival, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Westland YMCA, 10402 Fondren, sponsored by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Organizations will provide information and resources about early detection, prevention, clinical trials and available therapies, 713-284-9605.

  • Old Fashioned Fall Festival 2000, noon - 4 p.m., Bayou Parkland in Hermann Park, 6520 Almeda between Macgregor and Holcombe, a free family event featuring pony rides, hay rides, pumpkin carving, singing cowboys, storytellers, games, live animal demonstrations, face painting and more, presented by the Friends of Hermann Park and the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department.

  • 14-15, Saturday and Sunday, Houston International Theatre School's American Girls Fashion Show, Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe Blvd., 713-861-7408.

  • 15 Sunday, Houston Gynecological & Obstetrical Society's Women's Health Fair 2000, Noon - 5 p.m., The Houston Museum of Health and Medical Science, 1515 Hermann Drive. Free admission, no-cost medical testing, presentations, screenings and take-home educational material, plus free admission to the Museum of Health and Medical Science during the fair.

  • 18 Wednesday, Ducks Unlimited 30th Anniversary Dinner and Fundraiser, 5:45 p.m., Edwin Hornberger Conference Center, 2151 W. Holcombe Blvd., 713-665-8066.

  • 20 Friday, "Universal Hearing Screening in Newborns," a presentation of The University of Texas-Houston School of Nursing seminar series, speaker Dr. Robert Lasky, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Houston Main Building, 1100 Holcombe, Suite 4,418, lunch provided, 713-500-2037.

  • 21 Saturday, The Many Faces of Lupus Walk 2000, 8-10 a.m., Jewish Community Center, 5601 South Braeswood, a two mile walk around Braes Bayou Trail, benefiting the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.-Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, 832-251-4268.

  • The American Foundation of Thyroid Patient's informational program on thyroid disease, its many health implications and how patients can better cope with this lifelong condition, 281-855-6608 or e-mail thyroid @flashl.net.

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

  • 23 Monday, Free Hearing Screenings for Children and Adults, offered by the Center for Hearing and Speech, 3636 West Dallas, by appointment only between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., 713-523-3633.

  • "International Association of Administrative Professionals, Medical Center Chapter Executives' Evening," 5-7:30 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel, 6701 S. Main, keynote speaker Paul Frison, President and CEO, Houston Technology Center, 713-799-7196.

  • 25 Wednesday, Mayor's AIDS in the Workplace Conference, 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Rice Hotel, 909 Texas Avenue, free event to help employers tackle AIDS and HIV-related employment issues such as confidentiality, provision of reasonable accommodations, discrimination and development of disability policies, sponsored by the Houston Department of Health and Human Services, 713-794-9330.

  • "Reducing Infant Mortality in Houston: Leading Causes and Practical Interventions," 4-7 p.m., Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, 7737 Southwest Freeway, sponsored by the Houston Department of Health and Human Services, 713-794-9335.

  • 26 Thursday, Healthy Halloween Extravaganza, 4-7 p.m., Museum of Health and Medical Science, 1515 Hermann Drive, Free admission, 713-521-1515.

  • 28 Saturday, "Get Into the Loop: Learn About Lupus," 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sheraton North Houston, 15700 John F. Kennedy Blvd. A full day of information including: an overview of lupus, lupus patients and their medications, stem cell research and lupus, managing pain, and coping with lupus, sponsored by the Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.-Texas Gulf Coast Chapter, 713-529-0126.

  • 30 Monday, "Third Annual Bad Pants Open Golf Tournament," benefiting the Texas Children's Hospital Newborn Center, Walden on Lake Houston, 18100 Walden Forest Drive in Atascosita, 713-770-6818 for information about sponsorships and entry fees.

NOVEMBER

  • 5 Sunday, 16th Annual Walk to Cure Diabetes, 9 a.m., Sam Houston Race Park, a 4.5 mile walk, ride and roll, sponsored by the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 713-334-4400.

  • 17 Friday, Biorhythms During Mechanical Ventilation and Weaning, a presentation of The University of Texas-Houston School of Nursing seminar series, speaker Sandra K. Hanneman, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., 12:30-1:30 p.m., Houston Main Building, 1100 Holcombe, Suite 4.418, lunch provided, 713-500-2037.

JANUARY 2001

  • 18 Thursday, Dimensions of Attention to Medical Images and Patients, a presentation of The University of Texas-Houston School of Nursing seminar series, speaker Lincoln Gray, Ph.D., 12:30-1:30 p.m., Houston Main Building, 1100 Holcombe, Suite 4.418, lunch provided, 713-500-2037.

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, lunch provided, 713-500-2037.

MARCH 2001

  • 15 Thursday, Oxygen Saturation in Neonates, a presentation of The University of Texas-Houston School of Nursing seminar series, speaker Pamela Shiao, Ph.D., R.N., 12:30- 1:30 p.m., Houston Main Building, 1100 Holcombe, Suite 4.418, lunch provided, 713-500-2037.

APRIL 2001

  • 19 Thursday, Blood Pressure Patterns After Acute Ischemic Stroke, a presentation of The University of Texas-Houston School of Nursing seminar series, speaker Joanne Hickey, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., 12:30- 1:30 p.m., Houston Main Building, 1100 Holcombe, Suite 4.418, lunch provided, 713-500-2037.

MAY 2001

  • 17 Thursday, Heart Rate Variability During Transition to Extrauterine Life, a presentation of The University of Texas-Houston School of Nursing seminar series, speaker Terese Verklan, Ph.D., R.N.C., C.C.N.S., 12:30-1:30 p.m., Houston Main Building, 1100 Holcombe, Suite 4.418, lunch provided, 713-500-2037.

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