Texas Medical Center News


Vol. 19, No. 23		December 15, 1997

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.
Holiday Banquet, sponsored by The University of Texas Dental Branch, Dec. 18, 8 p.m.
Holiday Reception, sponsored by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Department of Medicine, Dec. 19, 7 p.m. For information, call Nancy Kaye at 713-792-7770.
Links Foundation Benefit, sponsored by Missouri City Chapter, The Links, Inc., Dec. 20, 7 p.m. For information, call Delores Smith at 713-798-3500.
Graduation, Pinning Ceremony and Reception, sponsored by Texas Woman's University, Dec. 21; graduation and reception, 2 p.m.; pinning ceremony and reception, 5 p.m.
Little Miss College Fund, sponsored by the College Fund/UNCF, Dec. 27, 4 p.m. For information, call Chandra Livingston at 713-524-9975.
Scholarship Fundraiser, sponsored by Omega Psi Phi, Theta Chi Chapter, Dec. 31, 8 p.m.
Medical Group Management Association: Management Seminar, sponsored by Texas Tech University, Jan. 15-17, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, call Kathryn Bush at 806-742-3170.
Seminar: Dr. Daniel Becker, sponsored by the Houston Academy of General Dentistry, Jan. 16, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. For information, call Linda Doll at 800-286-1918.
Appreciation Banquet, sponsored by Knights of Peter Claver, Jan. 17, 9:30 p.m. For information, call Allen Williams at 713-674-9935.

Meetings & Special Events

CPT11 Investigators, sponsored by M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Jan. 23-25. For information, call 713-792-2222.
Facts of Life Conference, sponsored by Family Health Services, Jan. 7-8. "The Impact of Relationships on Illness and Health," and "Relationships and the Regulation of Mind/Body." For information, call Victoria Harrison at 713-790-0226.
Pose Your Pets With Santa, sponsored by the Houston SPCA, Dec. 20 & 21, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., at the SPCA, 900 Portway Dr. For information, call 713-869-7722.
Annual Gala Fundraiser, sponsored by the Westbury Lions Club, Dec. 31. $125 per couple. Benefits Texas Lions Camp and Eye Bank. For reservations: 713-771-7825.
Creating Caring Communities, sponsored by M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Chaplains, Jan. 15-16. For information, 713-792-2222
America Talks Health, with Dr. Keith Robinson. Houston's only all-talk health show, weekdays 12 noon-1 p.m., on 97 Talk (KKTL FM). Guests from the health and medical field, call-ins.
Here's a Great Gift Idea! Blood. And it's especially needed during the holiday season. Call the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center at 713-790-1200 for information on hours and locations. During the holidays, blood donors will receive a "Holiday Hero" T-shirt and the 1998 "All Walks of Life Calendar."
Don't forget Houston's hungry. Call the Houston Food Bank at 713-223-3700 to see how you can help.
Freshstart Smoking Cessation Classes, offered by the American Cancer Society. What a great way to start off the new year! Four one-hour sessions, Jan. 6, 8, 15 and 15; other classes may be added if these fill. For information about Fresh-start, or to register, call 713-266-2877.
Hands! On! Sculpture! sponsored by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Dec. 26, 27 and 28; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. each day. Artist-led workshops allow participants to create their own artwork to take home. Wire, clay, metals, recycled materials are provided. Free with regular museum admission. Call 713-639-7300 for information.

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