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The Life of a Houston ER Doctor
Posted on · We hear from Dr. Nathan Hoot, an ER Doctor at Memorial Hermann Hospital and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital, who tells us what it means to be a doctor in the emergency room.
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Houston is Home to the Nation’s First Mobile Stroke Unit
Posted on · Houston is now home to the nation’s first mobile stroke unit. The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, in partnership with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, unveiled the new vehicle earlier this month. It’s an ambulance equipped with a scanner that allows the team on board to quickly assess whether a […]
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Art & Events Planned for Hermann Park’s Centennial Year
Posted on · Hermann Park is celebrating its centennial this year. Houston Public Mediaâs Ernie Manouse talked with Doreen Stoller, executive director of the Hermann Park Conservancy, about the yearlong series of events planned to mark the anniversary. And she explains whatâs in store for the parkâs future — and the some 6 million visitors it serves each […]
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Artist Creates Giant Sculptures from Twigs
Posted on · Artist Patrick Dougherty is known for his compelling, large-scale sculptures made of long, intertwined twigs. He’s currently working on an installation in Houston’s Hermann Park for its Art in the Park project, part of the park’s centennial celebration. He talks about why he chose sticks as his medium and how he makes his pieces.
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How are Houstonians Staying Fit?
Posted on · Houston, like any city, has its share of trails for hiking, biking, walking, and running. From Hermann Park to Buffalo Bayou park, to Tinsley and Memorial parks, where do you like to go to exercise and how do you do it? Weâll talk with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Joshua Harris from Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports […]