Graystone Hills residents and spectators are invited to join in an interactive conversation with the community through commenting.
Posted on Dec 7, 2011 | Tagged in: healthcare , family
St Luke’s Hospital, 17200 St. Luke’s Way is one of Fortune Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For ®. This means St. Luke’s is a dream place to work! To make the Fortune Magazine list companies must offer “Fat paychecks, sweet perks, fun colleagues, and jobs ready to be filled.”
According to the St. Luke’s website, “All of our hospitals are an integral part of the Health System and contribute to enhancing community health by delivering superior value in high-quality, cost-effective acute care. In partnership with our medical staff, we are dedicated to excellence and compassion in caring for the whole person- mind, body, and spirit.”
They are also committed to developing and growing their employees in order to secure the health of Texas. To learn more visit their homepage.
Posted on Nov 23, 2010 | Tagged in: healthcare , Conroe , business
A modern makeover is underway for medical ID jewelry and now the fashion conscience can benefit from it as well.
Several stores in Conroe, in addition to the Willis Kroger will now have brochures and displays for the stylish new medical ID bracelets as well as other medical ID jewelry that can be ordered from Hope Paige Designs.
Medical ID bracelets are worn to alert caregivers and medical workers immediately to medical condition. People must be willing to wear them all the time for them to work correctly and to benefit those using them the most.
Hope Paige Designs has created a series of inexpensive, bright, colorful rubber, mesh and rope designs to expand the choices available. The company offers a variety of styles. Prices range from $7.95 to $49.95.
Posted on Aug 20, 2010 | Tagged in: healthcare
Questions about Flu season are in full force as families schedule their back to school doctor’s visits and discuss necessary immunizations. And, with the 2010-2011 flu season just around the corner – typically beginning as early as October and lasting through May – September is going to be the month to get immunize!
Here are a few facts from the Center for Disease Control regarding the new combo vaccines available this year:
Posted on May 4, 2010 | Tagged in: healthcare
Whether you are looking to meet new friends or just ride with fellow motorcycle enthusiasts, the fee-free, Southern Cruisers Riding Club may be just the group for you! According to the SCRC website, “this family oriented motorcycle riding club uses the web to communicate and focuses on the enjoyment and fellowship of riding motorcycles while doing so safely. The Southern Cruisers is not an internet club for motorcycle enthusiasts.” The San Jacinto River Chapter (#120) was established in 1999 by Howard "Sped" Camardelle and "El Sid" Findley, and although they are based in Montgomery County, their members come from several of the surrounding communities.
“We are all about friends and family. Our members are everyday folks like you and me, and our members ride all makes and models of bikes. We simply enjoy riding amongst friends and everyone is welcome to join,” states a chapter official.
The Conroe chapter has one "official" chapter ride and one Dinner meeting each month at local restaurants for Bike Night. Since attendance is never mandatory, and Bike Nights are considered a family / social event, you are welcome to come out and meet the chapter before joining!
The next Bike Night will be held at 6:30 p.m. on May 5, at Wings n’ More in the College park shopping center. Visit their website at www.scrcconroe.com/go/ to view their calendar and get information on upcoming events and to join!
Posted on Dec 8, 2009 | Tagged in: travel , healthcare
Montgomery County and area residents will benefit as local entities and businesses receive millions through grants and contracts from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Texas Department of Transportation received the largest allotment of funds, with the Brazos Transit District receiving the second largest allotment of $1.67 million. The money awarded to the BTD will be used to construct a marina for The Woodlands water taxis along The Woodlands Waterway, as well as create a maintenance facility for its buses. This is in addition to $2.3 million awarded to expand the Sterling Ridge Park and Ride from 200 spaces to 1,000 – a project on the top of the BTD’s list.
“Montgomery County got a sizeable amount of the ARRA money. It’s because of the rapid growth and the need,” John McBeth, president of the BTD said. The Sterling Ridge Park and Ride “should address today’s demand and future need until 2020,” McBeth said. With an outlook on stabilizing the economy now and looking towards the future in hope, the ARRA awarded over $18 million to area entities and businesses, with the plans of improving life for area residents.
The BTD is expected to award a bid for Sterling Ridge Park and Ride project the first week of December 2009, with construction set to start later in the month. During the construction period the project is expected to create between 35-45 new jobs, and the project should be completed six months following initial construction. The marina project will soon be underway along with other projects across Montgomery County which includes plans by TxDot, the City of Conroe, the City of Willis, Montgomery County and more.
Posted on Aug 28, 2009 | Tagged in: Montgomery County , healthcare , Conroe
Residents of South Montgomery County will now be able to receive health care through Memorial Hermann Woodlands Hospital.
Tuesday The Montgomery County Hospital District board authorized an agreement to bring MCHD's Health Care Assistance Program into the hospital. The district also has a provider agreement with Conroe Regional Medical Center and recently even added Cleveland and Tomball.
In a statement to MCHD board members, MCHD CEO Allen Johnson said "This is a big move," and that"In the 11 or 12 years since I’ve been here, we’ve not had Memorial Hermann as an option for indigent patients." "This is a major accomplishment, especially for those living in South County."
There are currently 725 indigent patients on MCHD's rolls and growing. The current contract for this is a fee-for-service arrangement drawing from MCHD's funds. Those who worry because they don't qualify for Medicare, Medicaid, or other programs should have no fear, as this program has plans available for qualifying individuals who cannot afford other health care services, or do not qualify for other said programs. The applicants must live in Montgomery County, have a monthly income of less than $1,300 a month per person, and have a medical necessity for health care.
Posted on Aug 21, 2009 | Tagged in: healthcare , education , Conroe ISD
Texas kids are getting ready to go back to schools, and for many children, preparation includes getting a few more immunizations. This year, big changes have been made in immunization requirements which will impact incoming kindergarten and seventh grade students.
The changes to the requirements were made to bring Texas into line more closely with what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Advisory committee on Immunization Practices recommend. These changes started on August 01 and include:
- Hepatitis A Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubelle (MMR) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten will be required to have two doses of the MMR vaccine.
- Varicella (chickenpox) Vaccine: All students entering kindergarten and 7th grade will be required to have two doses of the Varicella vaccine. However, a written statement from the parent/guardian, school nurse or physician attesting to the child already having had chickenpox may replace the vaccine.
- Tetanus, Diptheria and acellular pertussis-containing Vaccine (Tdap): All students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of Tdap vaccine. Students in the 7th grade are required to have a booster shot of Tdap only if it has been five years since their last dose. Students in grades 8-12 are required to have a booster shot of Tdap if it has been ten years or more since their previous dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine.
- Meningococcal Vaccine: All students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of meningococcal vaccine.
For more information on immunization requirements for Texas kids:
