Memorial Hermann Life Flight® is working with the SAFE 2 SAVE mobile app to reward drivers who put their mobile devices down and keep their eyes on the road. The sponsorship is part of Memorial Hermann Health System’s ongoing educational and targeted prevention efforts to drive change in behaviors and reverse the startling rise in distracted driving motor vehicle collisions in the Greater Houston Area.
Deaths related to distracted driving motor vehicle collisions rose 62 percent in Harris County from 2016 to 2017, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. In 2017, more than 19 percent of motor vehicle collisions in Texas involved distracted driving, resulting in 444 deaths and more than 2,800 serious injuries, according to TxDOT. The Houston Chronicle recently labeled the Greater Houston Area’s driving conditions as the country’s most distracted and deadliest, based on its analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data.
Many distracted driving motor vehicle collisions are preventable.
Memorial Hermann will serve as the presenting sponsor of SAFE 2 SAVE in the Houston market. SAFE 2 SAVE rewards drivers for not using mobile devices while driving. For every minute a driver does not touch their mobile device while driving, they receive points that can be redeemed at select Houston area businesses such as Chick-fil-A®, Papa John’s Pizza®, Dave & Buster’s® and Rooftop Cinema Club®.
“We are thrilled to partner with Memorial Hermann Life Flight® on bringing SAFE 2 SAVE to the Houston market,” said Marci Cory, Owner & Founder of SAFE 2 SAVE. “With this partnership we hope to reach every Houstonian and serve as a driving force in reversing the rising trend of distracted driving impacting the Houston, Harris County and surrounding areas.”
“We see so many patients involved in motor vehicle collisions that are often caused by some distraction or impairment,” said Michelle McNutt, MD, Chief of Trauma at the Red Duke Trauma Institute at Memorial Hermann-TMC and McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. “If we can change the behaviors of Houstonians, we can help reduce the number of friends and families who experience the devastating toll these preventable collisions take on the community.”
Learn more about the distracted driving initiatives at Memorial Hermann.
Congratulations to Briana, our Holiday Dinner Giveaway winner! Briana was one of many who entered the Memorial District’s HEB gift card raffle by naming their favorite holiday food item on the Memorial District’s Facebook and/or Instagram accounts. The winner was randomly selected.
Entrants love a variety of foods including apple pie, buttermilk pie, ham, tamales, homemade sugar cookies, turkey, green beans and Louisiana gumbo!
Briana’s shared her entire holiday dinner menu. Who knows, you may want to “steal” an idea or two for your own holiday meal!
Briana’s meal:
Green bean casserole
Juicy Cajun butter turkey
Sweet honey ham
Collard greens
Jambalaya rice mix, with loaded mash potatoes
Steamed veggies
King Hawaiian bread rolls
And for dessert - peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream, pecan pie and warm sweet apple pie
Yum!
Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway contest!
Happy holidays and happy cooking from the Memorial District.
Ring in the new year in the Memorial District! There are fun New Year’s Eve events for everyone — just pick your favorite place to celebrate.
Earlier in the Day
Noon Year's Eve at Memorial City
It's a perfect way to celebrate the new year without staying up until midnight. Join the dance party while your kids get sparkle-face drawings, make a balloon animal, or both. Once the clock strikes noon, there will be a balloon drop and lemonade toast for everyone.
Start time: 11 a.m.
Where: Xfinity Fireplace inside Memorial City Mall
Cost: Free
Join another family-friendly early celebration with Texas Children's Hospital West Campus in CityCentre's plaza. Dance to live music, cap the noon hour off with bubbles and participate in lots of fun activities, including caricature artists, Lucky Shots' magic mirror photo booth, face painting and more.
Start time: 11 a.m.
Where: The Plaza, CityCentre
Cost: Free
That evening - Ringing in the New Year
New Year Eve Soiree at Hotel ZaZa Memorial City
Have a perfect New Year's celebration at the Grand Fashion party at Hotel Zaza! Dance to DJ's happy tunes, enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres and a bubbly champagne countdown!
Start time: 10 p.m.
Where: Hotel Zaza
Cost: $75 per person
Make your night even better by booking the New Year’s Eve Package, which includes two party tickets, overnight accommodations and a $40 breakfast credit.
Book your NYE night here.
Rock the Clock at The Westin Memorial City
Start off 2019 right with live jazz music by The April Spain Trio band! Enjoy appetizers and cocktail specials along with a complimentary midnight champagne toast. The party is open to the public with no cover charge.
Start time: 8 p.m.
Where: Westin Memorial City Lounge #024
Cost: Free (excluding drinks and appetizers)
Say goodbye to 2018 at the New Year’s Eve party at CityCentre! Dance to the five-piece, variety dance band, A Sure Thing, in the plaza then join the countdown to 2019 with confetti and a 60-second rooftop fireworks show.
Start time: 9:30 p.m.
Where: The Plaza, CityCentre
Cost: Free
Parking: Allow extra time for parking
$10 in all garages – consider carpooling or a ride service
New Year's Eve at Hotel Sorella City Centre
Ring in the New Year at Hotel Sorella! Join the annual Monnalisa® Bar party, and create wonderful memories in the perfect festive atmosphere.
Choose from several NYE packages:
Quite the Night, New Year's Eve in Monnalisa® Package Enjoy live music and once the clock strikes midnight, celebrate with a balloon drop and a complimentary champagne toast.
Quite the Night - New Year's Eve Party & New Year's Day Brunch Package In addition to a perfect New Year's celebration in Monnalisa®, kick off the first day of the year with delicious brunch in Radio Milano.
Have the holidays snuck up on you? Do you need to find a last-minute gift for that person who has everything, or do you want to give a unique and unexpected gift? Never fear, you’re in luck! There are so many wonderful stores in Memorial District that you are sure to find that perfect item.
Do you know a budding musician or singer? Give the gift of music lessons from Sessions Music. How about the foodies in your life? Give them some tasty and unique culinary items from Liebman’s - they even have some wonderfully thought-out gift baskets already wrapped for you. Do you know a theater lover? Buy them tickets for an upcoming show at The Queensbury Theatre. Or would they rather be outdoors fishing? You’ll find a great gift at Fishing Tackle Unlimited.
For the fashionistas on your list, there are several boutiques in The District that are sure to have just the item that shows off her unique style. Check out Anything Bling Boutique, French Cuff, Marlo Miller or Bevello. There is also Free People and Lily Rain - so many options so you’ll be able to find something that fits everyone’s look on your list.
Instead of a tangible gift you can also gift an experience – like an evening of puzzle solving fun at The Escape Room, a relaxing mani/pedi and spa treatment or even a massage. With several movie theaters in the District you can gift them a movie night. For the artists on your list, have them create their own masterpiece with an evening of painting (wine is optional). Want something grander? Surprise them with a staycation at one of the area hotels.
Once you’ve found the perfect gift, make it personal at Mine Gifts and Monograms or Things Remembered – whether you bought it there or somewhere else.
Whatever you choose, we feel confident that you’ll be able to get all your shopping list done at the many wonderful retailers in The Memorial District.
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center earned national recognition as top performers for superior quality and safety by the Vizient Quality and Accountability Study at the 2018 Vizient Connections Summit.
Memorial Hermann-TMC received the 2018 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award for Academic Medical Centers, and ranked ninth of 99 participating academic medical centers. Memorial Hermann Memorial City received the 2018 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Award for Complex Teaching Medical Centers and ranked seventh among 100 participating teaching medical centers.
“We are extremely proud of our partnership with UTHealth and the role Memorial Hermann plays in developing some of the best healthcare providers in Texas and the nation,” said Memorial Hermann President and CEO Chuck Stokes. “Recognition from Vizient, an esteemed industry leader in quality measurement, underscores Memorial Hermann’s commitment to providing environments that help facilitate great patient outcomes and foster clinical and academic excellence.”
The Vizient Quality and Accountability Study helps academic medical centers, complex teaching medical centers and community hospitals identify structures and processes associated with high performance in quality and safety across a broad spectrum of patient care activity.
Nearly 300 academic medical centers, complex teaching medical centers and community hospitals were included in the Vizient Quality and Accountability Study. The study measured performance based on safety, timeliness, effectiveness, efficiency, equity and patient centeredness.
“Today’s leading hospitals are leveraging advanced analytics and innovative technology to provide superior clinical outcomes and patient experiences and while effectively managing costs,” said Byron Jobe, president and chief executive officer for Vizient. “Receiving this award indicates that Memorial Hermann has demonstrated a leadership style focused on results and a culture of collaboration and adaptability that is necessary to succeed during this time of change in the health care industry. We congratulate them on their achievement and commitment to delivering exceptional patient care.”
The holidays can be hectic and expensive, especially for families on a tight budget.
Memorial District is buying one lucky family dinner this holiday season to help you purchase a holiday turkey, ham, sides, all those delicious deserts or any of your favorite items.
You can win a $250 gift card from HEB to get everything for your perfect holiday meal. Entering is simple. Go to our Facebook or Instagram post about the HEB Gift Card giveaway and comment with your favorite holiday food item and you will be entered into the drawing.
We will randomly select a winner on Wednesday, December 19. We will contact the winner and arrange a time for you to pick up your gift card. Then, happy shopping!
You have until noon on Wednesday, December 19 to enter. Good luck!
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Are you craving good old Southern-style biscuits and gravy? How about shrimp and grits? Turkey pot roast? Or maybe you prefer a vegan barbecue burrito.
Whatever it is you have a hankering for, you can try any or all of these dishes and so much more at The Flying Biscuit Cafe - Memorial City, which is now open in the Memorial District.
The Atlanta-based eatery opened its newest restaurant this week at 12839 Kingsride Lane and now has 18 eateries in Georgia, North Carolina, Florida and Texas.
The Flying Biscuit Café opened in a neighborhood and has retained its quintessential neighborhood spirit and focused on a Southern-inspired menu of comfort food made with fresh ingredients. Though the restaurant is famous its grits and biscuits, loyal guests throughout the Southeast visit to enjoy breakfast, brunch and lunch throughout the day.
And, while you’re dining, feel free to shop The Flying Biscuit Café Store for gift ideas for you and your loved ones–from cookbooks and gift cards to cranberry apple butter and t-shirts.
Stop in for friendly service, fun décor and delicious fare. Grand Opening Week continues through December 9. The restaurant is open 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Notice to Property Owners in Harris County Municipal Management District #1 aka Memorial Management District
The Memorial Management District is issuing a call for participation in the Holiday Decor Installation Proposals in accordance with its established terms (found below). Qualified projects could receive up to 50% reimbursement for actual installation and removal costs. Interested property owners must respond to this notice by January 6, 2019 to be eligible for consideration for the fiscal year 2019 reimbursement. Please send your request and project description to:
Memorial Management District
Attn: Pat Walters
9821 Katy Freeway, Suite 180
Houston, TX 77024
patw@3.214.207.131
Terms for Holiday Decor Agreement
Call for Projects
a. At the end of each fiscal year, the Board will determine available funds for holiday decor reimbursement projects for the following fiscal year. Based on the availability of funds, the Board will issue a request to all District property owners for application to the District for holiday projects expected to be completed during the following fiscal year.
b. All applications must be submitted to the District within 30 days of the call for projects issued by the Board.
c. Applicants must respond to the District's notice of award within 30 days indicating owner's intent to participate in the Program for the following fiscal year.
d. The Board will enter into an annual reimbursement agreement with applicants for reimbursement the lesser of fifty percent (50%) or $10 per lineal foot of the actual costs to install and remove holiday decor in the public right of way within the District, subject to all the following criteria:
Reimbursement
Upon confirmation by the District’s Executive Director that a holiday lighting project has been completed (including both installation and removal), project owners must submit the following documentation for payment:
Posted on 12/6/18
Time flies and winter holidays are right around the corner. Life Time Athletic in CityCentre once again has something both you and your kids will enjoy. Check out these kids’ activities for December and early January:
Pajama Jingle Jam!
Kids aged 5-12 can wear their favorite pj’s and play games, participate in fun races and craft activities while meeting new friends and eating pizza.
Dec. 22, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
$25 for members and $30 for non-members
Winter Break Day Camp
Sign up your kids (5-12 years) for a day or a week-long camp where they will play a variety of gym games, swim, witness hands-on science activities, participate in a club learning session and more. It is a great way to keep kids active and curious during their school break.
Winter Break Camp dates:
All week: $180 members, $190 non-members
Daily: $50 members, $60 non-members
Space is limited for the Pajama Jingle Jam and the Winter Break Day Camp.
Breakfast with Santa
Last but not least, stop by Saturday, December 15 from 10 a.m. to noon for a buffet style breakfast at the Life Cafe and get a photo with Santa. Cost is $10. Head to the activity desk to sign in.
To learn more and register, contact Kids Manager Brandon Day at 713-630-8451 or bday@lt.life.
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It’s the season for family, fun, and lots of food! Unfortunately, the holidays can create challenges for those trying to manage their diabetes and even others trying to stick to a diet and stay healthy.
“Not only are there a lot of tempting treats during the holidays, but you often can’t control what’s being served. We encourage people to remember that it’s about balance and moderation. If eating from a buffet, try selecting a small plate so that you’re more likely to select smaller portions. If you do have some sweets, cut back on the carbohydrate you choose for the meal to keep the blood sugar in balance,” says Gail Llewellyn, RN, BSN, CDE, a Registered Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center.
Llewellyn also says it’s important to make time for plenty of exercise and sleep.
“Exercise doesn’t have to be an hour at the gym. It could also be taking a walk through the neighborhood to deliver gifts, going to the park with the family after a meal, playing catch with the kids outside, or taking everyone bowling. The holidays are hectic, so just think about different ways to stay active, and then make sure you call it quits in time to get a good night’s sleep. Seven to nine hours is recommended.”
When it comes to traveling, keep healthy snacks on hand.
“Traveling, and even just running errands, can alter your normal eating schedule, so make sure you have something on hand in case you can’t eat right away, like healthy snack bars, fruit and a cheese stick or raisins and nuts. Snacks should be a combination of a carbohydrate to bring the blood sugar up and a protein to stabilize the blood sugar. That will carry you safely to the next meal and prevent overeating once you get to that meal,” says Llewellyn.
Most importantly, Llewellyn wants to remind people not to get discouraged if they get off track.
“Don’t let one day or one meal derail you, everyone gets off track sometimes. If you indulge too much, re-focus on spending time with friends and family, not food. Drink lots of water, maybe do a little extra exercise, and get back on track. Everyone needs to eat healthy and exercise, not just those with diabetes, so enlist the help of friends and family to help each other enjoy in a healthy way—that truly can be a ‘reason for the season’.”
If you want to learn how to manage your diabetes, Memorial Hermann offers ADA Recognized Diabetes Self- Management Education and Support Programs. You will receive an individualized assessment of your needs, and tools to achieve your personal health goals. A physician’s referral is required. For more information, visit Memorial Hermann's Diabetes Center.
Black Friday is the biggest shopping day of the year and if you are venturing out to hit the holiday sales, you don’t have to go further than the Memorial District. Shops small and large abound with just about everything you could want. Check our retail directory to find those ideal gift and cash in on those holiday deals.
Parking can be a bit stressful, but here are resources to help you through the day. Here’s the parking options at City Centre. At Memorial City Mall they’ve put together this great holiday guide to help you maximize your efficiency at the mall.
Whether you are at the shopping centers or at individual stores, remember to pack your patience and be courteous. Happy shopping!
With the holiday season upon us, our schedules promise to be even more hectic than ever. Here are 5 tips from the Office of Constable Ted Heap, Harris County Precinct 5 to keep you and your loved ones safe while enjoying the holiday.
1. Don't leave valuables in an unoccupied vehicle. It's said time and time again, but car burglary is a crime of opportunity. Most often the victims of vehicle burglaries had left their vehicles unsecured or a valuable item inside the vehicle. Value is in the eye of the beholder, what may not be valuable to you may be worth the risk to a criminal. Also, remember to take your key fob with you, as most modern cars have remote entry features that rely on the presence of the fob.
2. Photograph the boxes of items you purchase. Keeping track of item models and serial numbers may seem unnecessary, but as we saw with Hurricane Harvey, there are a multitude of reasons to document your property, such as theft, flood or loss. Before you toss the box this holiday season, snap a picture of the model and serial number. Then, remember to break down boxes - electronics packaging is a great advertisement for thieves.
3. Share your location. There are a multitude of phone apps that keep us more in the loop than ever before. Before you and your loved ones go out for the night, on a trip, or to the mall, have a plan in place to know where everyone is. Many people use smart phone features such as Share My Location to let loved ones know where they are and, most importantly, that they are safe.
4. Look for the "S". Another tech tip for the holiday is to look at the website URL when purchasing an item online. If the URL does not start with https:// (emphasis on the “s”) then the site may not be secure. If you ever are in doubt about a website’s security, try calling the store to verify, or head out to a local retailer. More often than not, retailers will match online pricing so you don't have to worry about compromising your information.
5. When in doubt, call it out. Sometimes we see things that make us go, "Hmm..." If you're ever in doubt of your security or the well-being of someone else, don't hesitate to call the authorities. Listed below are the non-emergency numbers for all of the local law enforcement entities in our area. We'd rather you call and not need us than need us and not call us! If it's an emgency, please call 9-1-1.
Have a safe and happy holiday season, y'all.
Important Phone Numbers
Houston Police
713-884-3131
Harris County Constable 5
281-463-6666
Harris County Sheriff
713-221-6000
Spring Valley Police
713-465-8323
Bunker Hill Police
713-365-3700