Partners in Health | winter 2006

Calendar of Events

For class directions, fees and to register, call 713-222-CARE (2273).


Memorial Hermann Hospital Katy Hospital
5602 Medical Center Drive
Katy, Texas 77494

Yoga
Mondays and Wednesdays, 5 to 6 p.m.
Prof. Bldg. Room 207
Karen Mayberry, instructor

Alternative Medicine Lecture
January 21 and 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ramon A. Solis Jr., MD, and
Kenneth Cohen, MA, MSTH
Fielder Elementary School Auditorium

Learn More About G.i. Conditions
January 12, 7 p.m.
Radha Tamerisa, MD, Internal
Medicine

Mall-Walking Club
Weekdays, 8 to 10 a.m.
Katy Mills Mall

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Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
921 Gessner Road
Houston, Texas 77024

Registration required unless noted.

Beyond Birth: Postpartum Support Group
Saturdays, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Peta Rhinehart, RN, instructor
For new mothers and their babies.
No registration required.

AARP Driver Safety
January 17 and 18; February 16 and 17;
March 21 and 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Joe Rosel, instructor

Long-term Care Protection
January 19, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; 2 to 3:30 p.m.
February 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; 2 to 3:30 p.m.
March 23, 10 to 11:30 a.m.; 2 to 3 p.m.
Robert Marlow, instructor

Diabetes (Type I) Support Group
January 12 or March 9, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Group for parents of diabetic children.

Mended Hearts Support Group
Fourth Tuesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Main Conference Room, first floor

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group
Second Sundays, 2 to 4 p.m.
Fourth Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m.

Cancer Support Group
Mondays, 7 p.m.

Weight Loss Surgery Seminar
Twice monthly, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Heart Education Symposium
February 6
Omni Westside

Fleishman Family Feast April 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free Shuttle to Memorial City Food Court
Weekdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pick up at East Tower Lobby.

Have you ever thought about volunteering? Join the Volunteer Service of Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital. Call 713-242-3830 for more information.

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Memorial Hermann Fort Bend Hospital
3803 FM 1092
Missouri City, Texas 77459

Senior Lab Day
Third Tuesdays, 8 to 10 a.m.
Fees apply.

Blood Drive
January 24, noon to 6 p.m.
Fort Bend Physicians Plaza
No appointment necessary.

Lipid Profiles (Cholesterol) testing
February 7, 14, 21 and 28, 8 to 10 a.m.
Fees apply.

First Colony Mall Walkers
Fourth Thursdays, 9 a.m.
First Colony Mall Food Court
Free mile-tracking card and wallet.

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Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital
1635 North Loop West
Houston, Texas 77008

Stroke Support Group
Third Thursdays, 3 to 4 p.m.
Carrie Draves, instructor
Classroom A

Cancer Support Group
Second Wednesdays, 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Classroom B

Arthritis Exercise Program
Tuesdays and Fridays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
South Tower Ambulatory Center

Pacesetter Mall-Walking Club
Northwest Mall Service Center

AARP Driver Safety Program
January 18 and 19, February 22 and 23, March 22 and 23,
April 26 and 27, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Franklin Ferguson, instructor

Breastfeeding
January 3, February 7, March 7 and April 4, 6 to 8 p.m.
Dana Havard, instructor

Childbirth Education (Lamaze)
January 4 to 25, every Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m.
February 18 and 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
March 8 to 29, every Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m.
Jennifer Trenholme, instructor

Blood Drive
January 17, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
South Tower Classrooms

Lupus 24/7 Living it Every Day
March 11 and 18, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Taught by the Lupus Foundation of America.

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Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
11800 Astoria Boulevard
Houston, Texas 77089

Memorial Mall Walkers
January 10 and March 14, 8:30 a.m.

AARP Defensive Driving Classes
January 26 and 27, February 23 and 24 or
March 23 and 24 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Game Days
January 24, February 28 and March 28, 9 to 11:30 a.m.

How to Get the Most Out of Your Doctors Visit and Hospital Stay
January 23, 11 a.m. to noon
Kenneth J. Stanley, MD

Handling Loss in our Daily Lives
January 30, 11 a.m. to noon
Donald Gerkin, MD

Elder Care Law Series: Medicaid and Estate Recovery
February 6, 11 a.m. to noon
Wesley Wright, attorney at law

Elder Care Law Series: Overview of Elder Law
March 13, 11 a.m. to noon
Wesley Wright, attorney at law

Thirty-Minute Meals for Seniors
February 10, 11 a.m. to noon
Jan Marc, Home Instead

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Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
7600 Beechnut
Houston, Texas 77074

Blood Drive
January 19, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
POB I, Learning Centers A and B

AARP Driver Safety Program
January 5 and 6, February 6 and 7,
March 2 and 3, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
January 23 and 24, February 23 and 24, 5 to 9 p.m.
POB II, Learning Center A
For people age 50 and older; applicable for a reduction on insurance.

Senior independent Living After Sixty (SILAS)
All classes from 2 to 4 p.m.

  • January 16, Making Bows Out of Loose Ends
    Michelle Hinson, attorney estate planning for the middle class
  • February 20, Sugar and Flour
    Food consult will help plan personal menu for your lifestyle.
  • March 20, Olive Oil Tasting
    David Lauxenberg

Alzheimer’s Support Group
Second Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For Alzheimer’s patients, family and friends.

Look Good — Feel Better
First Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hedy Sullivan, Lorri Walker and Grace Payton, instructors

Breast Cancer Support Group
First Wednesdays, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Pavilion, Breast Care Center

Prostate Cancer Support Group
First Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m.
Wellness Center, Executive Office

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Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
9250 Pinecroft
The Woodlands, Texas 77380

Registration required by calling 1-877-644-CARE.

AARP Driver Safety Program
January 23 and 24, 8 a.m. to noon
February 16 and 17, 8 a.m. to noon
March 16 and 17, 8 a.m. to noon
Bob Huck, instructor

Community Blood Drive
January 16, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Legs for Life — Vascular Disease Community
Health Screening

February 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Screening program for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), carotid/stroke and venous disease.

Women and Heart Disease
February 28, 6 to 7 p.m.
Faraz Khan, MD

Mended Hearts Support Group
January 19, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Conference Center Rooms A and B
February 23 and March 23, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Women’s Center Classrooms A, B and C
Mended Hearts brings together all who are faced with the realities of heart disease.

Breast Cancer Education Group
First and third Wednesdays, noon to 1:30 p.m.
Cancer Center
To RSVP, please call 281-364-5655. Lunch provided.

Grief Support Group
Mondays, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Reservations are not required. For more information, please call 281-364-2521.

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Memorial Hermann HBU Wellness Center
7731 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77074
713-448-WELL

Grieving Well
January 12, 19 and 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tim P. VanDuivendyk, DMin, LPC, LMFT, and Bill Davis, ThM, CYI

Courtship and Marriage: The Unfolding Journey
January 23 and 30, 7 to 9 p.m.
Tim P. VanDuivendyk, DMin, LPC, LMFT

Mindfulness — Living Each Moment Abundantly
February 2, 9, 16 and 23, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Bill Davis, ThM, CYI, instructor

Personality Type Series (three parts)
March 2, 9 and 16, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
First week — Introduction
Second week — Communication
Third week — Spirituality
Bill Davis, ThM, CYI, instructor

Deeper Not Higher: The Quest of the Midyears
March 13, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Tim P. VanDuivendyk, DMin, LPC, LMFT, instructor

Yoga and Meditation
Weekdays, noon to 1 p.m.
Bill Davis, ThM, CYI, instructor

Yoga Exercise Classes
Monday through Friday, noon to 12:30 p.m.
Mondays and Tuesdays, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Bill Davis, ThM, CYI; instructor

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El Campo Memorial Hospital
303 Sandy Corner Road
El Campo, Texas 77437

www.ecmh.org
Call 979-543-6251 for information.
All classes held in ECMH cafeteria.

Overview of Breast Cancer and Colon Cancer (for men and women)
January 25, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Ted C. Scott, MD, general surgeon

Quarterly Cholesterol/Triglyceride Screenings
February 16
Fasting is recommended for this test.
Fees apply.

Learn How Pain Management Can Help you!
March 22, 3 to 4 p.m.
Ajay Aggarwal (Kumar), MD, anesthesiologist

Blood Drive
March 28, 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Jackson Healthcare Center,
Jackson County Hospital District

1013 S. Wells Street
Edna, Texas 77957-4098

www.jchd.org
Call 361-782-5241, ext. 273 to RSVP

Programs are held monthly at Jackson HealthCare Center, the first Monday of each month at noon. Call Beverly at 361-782-5241 for details on upcoming programs.

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Memorial Hermann Baptist Beaumont
3080 College St.
Beaumont, Texas 77701
409-212-5000

55+ Luncheon
February 13, noon to 1 p.m.

AARP Driving Safety Course
This two-day course for people 50 and older is applicable for a reduction on auto insurance but not traffic violation dismissal. Call 1-800-545-3483 for details.

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Memorial Hermann Baptist Orange Hospital
608 Strickland Drive
Orange, Texas 77630
409-883-1340

55+ Dinner
February 7, 5 to 6 p.m.
Fees apply.

AARP Driving Safety Course
This two-day course for people 50 and older is applicable for a reduction on auto insurance but not traffic violation dismissal. Call 409-883-1340 for details.

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Columbus Community Hospital
110 Shult Drive
Columbus, Texas 78934
979-732-2371
, ext. 608
Call for event locations.

What is Type 2 Diabetes?
January 4, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Sally Garrett, Texas agriculture extension representative

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan
February 1, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Betty Hajovsky, Community Relations, and Florence Holesovsky, CCH Business Office

Getting the Most From Your Doctor Visit
March 1, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Susie Janacek, RN

Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes
January 11, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Becky Kubicek, registered dietician

Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes
January 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Tom Mueller, MD

Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes
February 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Donna Vasut and Sherri Knigge, diabetes educators

Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes
February 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Robb Gobert, MD

Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes
March 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Valarie Muehlenbruch, Medline Industries Representative

Do Well, Be Well with Diabetes
March 22, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Yvonne Wagner, Nurse Practitioner, and Janet Sherrill, Pharmacist

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Memorial Hermann Prevention & Recovery Center
1550 La Concha
Houston, Texas 77054

Comprehensive alcohol and drug treatment programs: detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient programs, relapse prevention, 12-step meetings and more. Open 24/7. Call 713-578-3100.

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Memorial Hermann Counseling & Worklife Center
1801 North Loop West, Suite 12
Houston, Texas 77008

Individual, marital and family counseling, assessment and testing and play therapy for children staffed by registered play therapists. Call 713-868-2908.

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Memorial Hermann Spring Shadows Pines
3033 N. Gessner
Houston, Texas 77080

Call 713-222-CARE (2273) for reservations for classes on osteoporosis and support groups for many illnesses. Volunteer opportunities also are available.





The editorial content of this online publication is taken from the print version of Partners in Health published by Memorial Hermann Healthcare System.

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