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Don't Let Supersized Super
Bowl Snacks Ruin Your Waistline
The
holidays are over, the New Year is here, and people across the country
are trying to eat healthier despite temptations around every corner —
including events like the Super Bowl, where fatty, salty, high-calorie
foods are a staple during the annual tradition.
But, you don’t have to let supersized snacks ruin your waistline. (more)
TJ
Tijerina Joins HCHD Board of Managers
TJ
Tijerina, a banking executive from Tomball, has been appointed to the
Harris County Hospital District Board of Managers by the Harris County
Commissioners Court. Tijerina was sworn into office on Jan. 26 and
replaces outgoing member Mary C. Spinks.
(more)
Registered Nurses Career
Fair
Join us for HCHD’s Registered Nurses Career Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 7 from
8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Crowne Plaza – River Oaks, 2712 Southwest Fwy. There
will be on-site interviews with hiring managers for several nursing
positions. RSVP by e-mailing your resume to
Cynthia_Trevino@hchd.tmc.edu or call 713-566-8580 for more
information.
(more)
HCHD
Recruiting Summer Junior Volunteers
Attention
high school students! Looking for ways to spend your summer? Consider
volunteering at the Harris County Hospital District. HCHD's Volunteer
and Guest Services Department is accepting applications for its Summer
Junior Volunteer Program. The program is open to students who are
entering the grades 9-12 and are 14 to 18 years of age. Deadline to
apply is March 30.
(more)
HCHD's
School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging Accepting Applications
The
Harris County Hospital District’s School of Diagnostic Medical Imaging
is accepting applications for its programs of Diagnostic Medical
Radiography and Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
(more)
Troubleshooters
Offering $3 Immunizations, $5 Flu Shots Throughout February
During February, the Harris County Hospital District’s Troubleshooters
Program is offering $3 immunizations for children two months to 18 years
of age and $5 flu shots for children six months to 18 years of age.
(more)
HCHD
Makes National Ranking of Most Wired
The Harris
County Hospital District is one of only two healthcare systems in
Houston, and one of only seven in Texas, recognized as a 2011 Most Wired
winner by Hospitals & Health Networks, a publication of the
American Hospital Association.
(more)
Ben
Taub Hospital Earns National Advanced Primary Stroke Center
Certification
Ben Taub General
Hospital earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval as an
Advanced Primary Stroke Center, the highest certification given to
hospitals for their comprehensive stroke care program.
(more)

HCHD
Listed Among the Best Hospitals in Houston by
U.S. News
& World Report
The Harris County
Hospital District is listed among the first-ever Best Hospitals in
Houston by U.S. News & World Report. The ranking showcases two
HCHD specialties — Diabetes and Endocrinology and Urology — as high
performing.
(more)
Health Fairs
To educate
and encourage people to use the public health care system, the Harris
County Hospital District provides promotional health care services in
community settings including schools, churches, non-profit
organizations, advocacy group events and a variety civic group
locations.
(more)
Free HIV Testing
Testing is confidential. You must be 13 years or
older. It's quick and requires no blood. Instead, the Harris County
Hospital District uses a swab sample collected from inside your mouth.
To find your nearest testing site, click either
English or
Spanish.
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