Sunday, August 9, 2009

Marriott Houston Medical Center in Houston, Texas

Marriott Houston Medical Center

4 Star Rating

6580 Fannin St
Houston, TX, US 77030


This hotel is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. As an exceptional convenience for its guests, the Marriott features air-conditioned walkways to hospitals, medical schools, Scurlock Tower and Smith Tower. This hotel sits adjacent to Rice University and the Houston Museum District. The Houston Medical Center Marriott is also just minutes away from Reliant Stadium, Minute Maid Park, Toyota Center, downtown Houston and the Galleria.
Each well-appointed Marriott room is equipped with an ergonomic work space with desk built on casters allowing guests to move it where desired. The ergonomic chair fits you, not the other way around. Electrical outlets are located at the base of the lamps, so you'll never again climb under the desk in search of power. And, you can easily read your monitor thanks to the bright, even light of the no-glare lamp. Downstairs, the business center let you fax, print, make copies, or express ship that crucial package.


Stay for Breakfast Package:
Book a stay in a Stay for Breakfast rate category and receive accommodations as selected with complimentary daily breakfast for two adults and children under 13. This offer is valid for on-site breakfast from the hot buffet, full menu or room service. May not be combined with other promotions. Other restrictions may apply.

Land of the Lost Promotion
Book a room over Friday or Saturday night June 3 - September 1, 2009, for stays June 5 - September 7, 2009, in a Get 4 Movie Passes rate category and receive at check-in:

  • One voucher for up to 4 movie admissions, valid at participating theaters

  • Offer valid at participating Marriott Hotels and Resorts and JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts in the continental U.S. and Canada. Must stay over a Friday or Saturday night to receive the offer. One voucher per room, per stay, redeemable at participating theaters to see Land of the Lost or any other movie in market at time of redemption. One Marriott Hotels and Resorts Summer Guide will be handed out per stay, while supplies last. Voucher code must be activated by October 31, 2009; certificate will be valid for 1 month after code activation.
    Offer not applicable to groups of ten or more. Must be a registered guest to receive offer. Available rooms are limited and blackout dates or other restrictions may apply. Limited quantities available while supplies last. No rain checks or substitutions will be issued. Void where prohibited.

    Surrounding Area

    IN THE MEDICAL CENTER COMPLEX

    Room Information - Marriott Houston Medical Center



    Stay for Breakfast Package:
    Book a stay in a Stay for Breakfast rate category and receive accommodations as selected with complimentary daily breakfast for two adults and children under 13. This offer is valid for on-site breakfast from the hot buffet, full menu or room service. May not be combined with other promotions. Other restrictions may apply.

    Land of the Lost Promotion
    Book a room over Friday or Saturday night June 3 - September 1, 2009, for stays June 5 - September 7, 2009, in a Get 4 Movie Passes rate category and receive at check-in:

  • One voucher for up to 4 movie admissions, valid at participating theaters

  • Offer valid at participating Marriott Hotels and Resorts and JW Marriott Hotels and Resorts in the continental U.S. and Canada. Must stay over a Friday or Saturday night to receive the offer. One voucher per room, per stay, redeemable at participating theaters to see Land of the Lost or any other movie in market at time of redemption. One Marriott Hotels and Resorts Summer Guide will be handed out per stay, while supplies last. Voucher code must be activated by October 31, 2009; certificate will be valid for 1 month after code activation.
    Offer not applicable to groups of ten or more. Must be a registered guest to receive offer. Available rooms are limited and blackout dates or other restrictions may apply. Limited quantities available while supplies last. No rain checks or substitutions will be issued. Void where prohibited.

    Property Information

    Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
    Check-in time is 4 PM
    Check-out time is Noon

    Star rating: 4

    Check in time is 4:00 PM, Check out time is 12:00 PM.

    Area Activities

    Burke Baker Planetarium - 2 miles
    Reliant Stadium - 2 miles
    George R Brown Convention Center - 3 miles
    Galleria Mall - 8.0 miles
    Compaq Center - 3.0 miles
    Minute Maid Park - 10.0 miles
    Miller Outdoor Theater - 1.0 mile
    Astrodome - 2.0 miles
    Contemporary Arts Museum - 1.0 mile
    Museum of Natural Science/Imax - 1.0 mile
    Space Center Houston - 25.0 miles
    Hermann Park Golf Course and Zoo - 1.0 mile

    Policies & Disclaimers

    You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
    Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
    for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
    and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
    directly between you and the property.

    The Complete Book of Dog Health: The Animal Medical Center

    Synopses & Reviews

    Publisher Comments:

    The Complete Book of Dog Health—The Best Investment You Can Make for Your Dog! Whether you've spent a lifetime raising dogs or have just bought your first pup, The Complete Book of Dog Healthoffers everything you need to keep your dog healthy and happy. The Animal Medical Center, one of the nation's foremost pet health-care centers, details all your canine concerns in simple, straightforward language. Brimming with useful facts, charts, checklists, and the seventy-five years of expertise that only The Animal Medical Center can provide, The Complete Book of Dog Healthgives you all the information you need to keep your favorite pet in howling good shape.

    A Howell Dog Book of Distinction

    Table of Contents

    AMC Contributors.

    Introduction, (William J. Kay, DVM, Chief of Staff).

    PART ONE: A Healthy Dog.

    Chapter 1: Veterinary Care, (William J. Kay, DVM).

    Chapter 2: Your Dog's Body and How It Works, (Dennis A. Zawie, DVM).

    Chapter 3: Keeping Your Dog Healthy, (Michael S. Garvey, DVM).

    Chapter 4: Common Surgical Procedures, (Cheryl J. Mehlhaff, DVM).

    Chapter 5: Breeding and Reproduction, (Kathleen E. Noone, VMD).

    Chapter 6: Care of Newborns, (Philip R. Fox, DVM).

    Chapter 7: Care of Older Dogs, (Connie E. Leifer, DVM, and Robert E. Matus, DVM).

    Emergencies, (Michael S. Garvey, DVM).

    PART TWO: People-Pet Relationships.

    Chapter 8: Canine Behavior, (Peter L. Borchelt, Ph.D).

    Chapter 9: Dogs As Companions, (William J. Kay, DVM).

    Chapter 10: When a Dog Dies, (Susan Phillips Cohen, CSW, ACSW).

    PART THREE: Disease and Illness.

    Chapter 11: Symptoms of Illness, (Michael S. Garvey, DVM).

    Chapter 12: Care of a Sick Dog, (Richard C. Scott, DVM).

    Encyclopedia of Diseases of Dogs, Their Treatment and Prevention.

    Afterword: About the Animal Medical Center, (Elizabeth Randolph).

    Appendix: Medications, (David P. Aucoin, DVM).

    Glossary 1: Some Terms Commonly Used in Veterinary Medicine.

    Glossary 2: Some Tests, Procedures, and Equipment Used in Diagnosing and Treating Canine Diseases and Disorders.

    Bibliography.

    Index.

    Product Details

    ISBN:
    9780876054550
    Subtitle:
    The Animal Medical Center
    Author:
    Randolph, Elizabeth
    Author:
    Kay, William J.
    Author:
    Animal Medical Center
    Author:
    Randolph, Elizabeth
    Publisher:
    Howell Books
    Location:
    New York :
    Subject:
    Health
    Subject:
    Dogs
    Subject:
    Diseases
    Subject:
    Dogs - Care/Health
    Subject:
    Dogs - Breeds
    Subject:
    Dogs -- Diseases.
    Subject:
    Dogs -- Health.
    Copyright:
    Edition Number:
    1st paperback ed.
    Edition Description:
    Paperback
    Series Volume:
    5
    Publication Date:
    March 1990
    Binding:
    Paperback
    Grade Level:
    General/trade
    Language:
    English
    Illustrations:
    Yes
    Pages:
    253
    Dimensions:
    10.99x8.44x.79 in. 1.65 lbs.

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    Resources for Using Medical Literature

    The following resources are available to the clinical staff at Bayfront Medical Center. Staff also credentialed at All Childrens Hospital should contact the librarian at All Childrens for information about obtaining access to resources sponsored by that facility.

    Top Electronic Resources for Medicine


    • Resources for Evidence Based Practice -New York Academy of Medicine collection of fact sheets on how to search the following medical and nursing literature databases.
    • PubMed MEDLINE with linkouts to online full text journals available through Aucremann Medical Library.
    • UpToDate Current reviews of Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Ob-Gyn and Pediatric topics. full text access within Bayfront Medical Center, the Plaza offices, and the Clinics only.
    • Medscape online index to conferences, free credit continuing education courses, reviews of current research, and selected full text journal articles. Requires a one-time free registration for your personal account.
    • Cochrane Library contains high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. It contains high-quality, independent evidence to inform healthcare decision-making. It includes reliable evidence from Cochrane and other systematic reviews, clinical trials, and more. Bayfront Medical Center only.
    • Harrison's Internal Medicine and other online books.

    Journal Articles & Collections

    • Medical Library Journals Available includes holdings of Bayfront and All Childrens Hospital libraries, both in print and online.
    • List of Available Journals by Subject view titles and location by specialty, the subject list is being updated and new information is added daily.
    • PubMED MEDLINE National Library of Medicine's index to medical, nursing and allied health journals, use the linkout option to see Aucremann Medical Library's online full text journals. PubMed MEDLINE Tutorial
    • Proquest full text articles from over 800 clinical and nursing journals. Contact the Aucremann Library to obtain user name & password.
    • Highwire Press index allows full text searching of online clinical journal articles> Some cost restrictions may apply for access. Contact the librarian for further information.
    • MDConsult Available at www.merckmedicus.com
    • CINAHL

    Selected Online Journals:

    The titles marked with an asterisk (*) will require a user name & password to access. Contact the Aucremann Medical Library for further information.

    Book Resources

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    Request for Proposals: A History of Duke University Medical Center and Health System

    Background: Duke University Medical Center and Health System have become nationally and internationally renowned leaders in patient care, research, and education. As DUMC/DUHS approaches its 75th anniversary, we need to capture the rich history of the growth and development of this premiere institution, including the role of many leaders in expanding and enhancing its core mission.

    Parameters of the Book

    Content: The book will be a history of Duke University Medical Center and Health System (DUMC/DUHS), describing the environment that stimulated its creation, and tracing the development and growth of the institution to its present standing. The acceptable manuscript will place Duke University Medical Center's achievements within the context of the business, political, social, scientific and health care developments of the time that affected the institution's course. The book will focus on the years not covered by previous histories. It is also important that the book address the role of the Duke family and its continuing importance in the Medical Center and DUMC/DUHS involvement in the local Durham community.

    A publisher (e.g., a university press or self publication) will be sought for this book by DUMC; while the involvement of the author will be important in the process, the author will not be responsible for securing a publisher.

    Style: The book should be objective, historically accurate, and well researched and illustrated. The book should be conversational in tone, engaging to the lay reader with a limited knowledge of the medical world and written to capture the institution's personality and culture.

    Timetable: The book must be completed to the satisfaction of the DUMC Administrative steering committee within 28 months of the execution of a contract. As part of the contract, a 2,500 to 5,000 word historical overview will be written by the author by December 1, 2004 for use in a brochure by DUMC during its 75th anniversary. With the approval of the editorial committee, scholarly articles concerning the history of DUMC/DUHS also may be submitted to journals by the author during the period of the contract.

    Resources: The author will have reasonable access to all DUMC faculty and staff, historical records housed in the Medical Center Library, Archives, and other departments, and the assistance of the Library staff, archivist and staff in other areas of the institution. The author will not have access to data in any patient charts, the official personnel records of present or former members of the faculty and staff, or records deemed of a confidential nature.

    Office space and computer equipment will be provided within the Medical Center Library. Additional space will be available in the Medical Center Archives for research and use of archival documents. Additional support will be provided for related supplies, oral history transcription, and other expenses.

    The position of historian may be treated on a contract basis or become a temporary full-time employee of Duke University for the duration of the project. This will be negotiated with the final candidate.

    Role of the Steering Committee: The steering committee of the history will select the author and monitor progress via regular meetings with the author. The committee chair and/or members will be available for advice and consultation with the author when needed.

    The committee will approve the theme, general direction and proposed outline of contents for the book. As details emerge, the committee will review and approve drafts of the contents and chapters, and review and give final approval of the manuscript.

    Copyright: Duke University will hold the copyright to the history, as a work made for hire. Duke University reserves the right to reproduce the book as a whole or in part in any medium, but will routinely grant permission to the author to use parts of the book in other publications by the author, so long as Duke University and the book are properly acknowledged. Duke University will make certain that all versions of the book as a whole will show the name, academic credentials and affiliation, if appropriate, of the author in a prominent location.

    Application Process

    Applicants should submit a resume of professional and writing experience, a portfolio of writing examples, three professional references, and a description of any special experience, skills or resources they bring to this project. At least one published book or journal article of comparable nature and magnitude is expected. A proposed budget and a description of the expected extent of other commitments during the contract period should be included.

    The deadline for the receipt of proposals is 5:00pm on Friday, August 16, 2002. Other credentials being equal, preference will be given to professional historians of medicine, science or technology. The Duke University Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

    BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS

    ou can buy almost all of Dr Levinson's books online through Amazon.com, UK dyslexia specialist bookseller Better Books and other internet booksellers.

    Most titles are also available to order from good high street retailers. You can also search for a second hand copy using abebooks.com.

    If you would prefer to buy directly from Dr Levinson's Centre or have any difficulties getting hold of a particular title please contact us for pricing information.

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    The Discovery of Cerebellar-Vestibular Syndromes and Therapies

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    The Discovery of Cerebellar-Vestibular Syndromes and Therapies: A Solution to the Riddle — Dyslexia

    Stonebridge, Published 2000

    In this enlightening and thought-provoking work, Dr. Harold Levinson details the clinically-based research efforts leading him to, and significantly beyond, his findings in A Solution to the Riddle — Dyslexia. At its core, this work provides readers with the first and only comprehensive portrait of the dyslexic syndrome and its determining cerebellar-vestibular (CV) mechanisms, along with new, highly successful methods of medical screening, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.


    Smart But Feeling Dumb
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    Smart But Feeling Dumb:

    The Challenging New Research on Dyslexia -- And How It May Help You

    Warner Publications, Published 1994

    Every day thousands of children are labeled "dumb" or learning disabled when in fact they may actually suffer from a hidden form of dyslexia. "SMART BUT FEELING DUMB" has already helped thousands of parents with information on these disorders and Dr. Levinson's own remarkable system of treatment. Complete with the case histories and the research that led to his medical breakthrough, and totally updated, expanded, and revised to include the medical establishment's recognition of Dr. Levinson's theories, this book is the definite volume on dyslexia-and the book that shows you how you may be able to get safe, effective, immediate help for your child today.


    A Scientific Watergate
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    A Scientific Watergate--Dyslexia

    Stonebridge, Published 1994

    In this provocative and important work, Dr. Harold Levinson clearly demonstrates and analyzes the ignorance, bias and denial characterizing the conventional concepts of dyslexia -- thus simply explaining the otherwise unexplainable 100-year-old diagnostic-theraupetic medical void.


    Phobia Free
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    Phobia Free

    Evans, Published 1986

    Now for the first time, a reputable medical researcher and physician tells you there is a simple inner-ear basis for your phobias and offers simple, safe medical treatment.


    Total Concentration
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    Total Concentration

    Evans, Published 1990

    Within the pages of Total Concentration you will learn the differences between realistic, neurotic, and physiologically determined concentration disorders - often referred to as ADD, and secondary concentration disorders. With treatment guidelines for you and your doctor.


    The Upside-down Kids
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    The Upside-Down Kids

    Evans, Published 1991

    This book's content offers hope and a helping hand to all dyslexic children, their families, and concerned professionals. It is written in a way that both children and adults can readily understand, and published in a typeface selected specifically because it is easy for dyslexics to read.


    Turning Around The Upside-down Kids
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    Turning Around--The Upside Down Kids

    Evans, Published 1992

    Every child and adult can become an expert on dyslexia. The specific treatments covered can be implemented by any educator or parent to help any learning disabled child. This is an invaluable therapeutic aid in helping each child and non-reading adult feel as smart as they really are.


    A Solution to the Riddle--Dyslexia
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    A Solution to the Riddle--Dyslexia

    Springer - Verlag, Published 1980

    In this revolutionary research-based work, Dr. Levinson describes his cerebellar-vestibular (cv)-based diagnostic/treatment insight into dyslexia and related ADD and phobic disorders. This breakthrough approach integrates psychiatry, neurology, neurophysiology, psychology, ophthalmology and optometry, pediatrics, OT, and other disciplines.