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After a three year delay, the Physician Specialty Center at 1900 North Loop West between Ella and T.C. Jester is open for business, or at least a portion of it is. There are offices open on the first through fifth floors of the six story building with additional office space still being constructed on the fifth and sixth floors. The entire structure offers 19,850 square feet and LoopNet lists the rental rate as $23 per square foot a year as a minimum. Parking will be free of charge in the parking lot and the three-level garage. Tenants on the exterior sign for Physician Specialty Center include Memorial Herman Endoscopy Center, GI Specialists of Houston, LLP, Coastal Eye Associates and Solis Mammography. A list of tenants who currently Photo by Betsy Denson occupy the building are on a poster board in the lobby. While some work remains to be done on the Physician Specialty Center at 1900 North Loop West, particularly on the fifth and sixth These include Houston Foot floors of the building, the office complex is steadily moving towards completion in spite of a three year delay. and Ankle, North Houston Melanie Crozier, a Regional Di- Health Care REIT will be responsi- floor. Urology and IntegraNet Health. A rector with Health Care REIT which ble for the leasing and maintenance Human Resources Director Kate permanent tenant directory will be is headquartered in Ohio, said that of the center. Cevallos said they moved in in Noinstalled in the coming weeks. they acquired the building from While the listing on LoopNet indi- vember and that while it has been In 2012, the building was owned Stone Development Ventures when cates that there are two spaces left a little quiet, they are enjoying the by Stone Development Ventures, it was about three-fourths complete. available for lease, Crozier said she space. who acquired it after Hurricane Ike. Health Care REIT, Inc. is a publicly understands that there is one 1,800 “There’s a little bit of construction Karen Kizer, the broker for Stone traded real estate investment trust square foot space still available. still left and work to do on the gaDevelopment Ventures, told The that owns and manages medical ofOne tenant already enjoying the rage,� said Crozier. “We’re ready to Leader at the time that construc- fices and long term care facilities. space is IntegraNet, an independent bring all the bits and pieces together tion had been delayed but that they Crozier said that Stone Develop- integrated delivery network and and make it the Class A building we hoped to open in 2013 and that they ment Ventures is finishing all leas- physician association, which oc- expect.� had some tenants signed. es that they started and after that cupies a large office on the fourth
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Melody Dickerson chose nursing as a career in high school, after being hospitalized following a car accident. Today, she’s a master’s-degreed registered nurse, a certified professional in healthcare quality and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital. “After my accident I realized I had a calling to improve patient care,� said Dickerson, who has been a nurse since 1995 and, as CNO, leads efforts to ensure that patients receive top-notch care. “At the heart of nursing is our desire to serve our patients and help them physically, emotionally and spiritually during a tough time in their lives. No one wants to be in the hospital unless it’s to have a baby. Our job as healers is to make the hospital experience as comfortable as possible. The nurses who go a step further and advocate for their patients are exceptional. This desire to improve is what the American Nurses Credentialing Center Pathway to ExcellenceŽ Program is all about.� Memorial Hermann Northwest was recently redesigContributed Photo nated in the Pathway to Ex- Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital is celebrating receiving the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Pathway to Excellence cellence Program for creating designation, signifying the medical center’s commitment to providing nurses with a positive environment where they can excel. a positive environment where nurses can excel. a nurse satisfaction survey. more complex almost daily,� said agers support them. Our CEO is “Nurses understand that Pathway“That was a nail-biter for me,� Crystal Goode, RN, who is nursing a nurse, and our CNO is very supdesignated hospitals respect their Dickerson said. “51 percent of the director in charge of the hospital’s portive. They make sure we have the contributions, support professional staff must complete the survey, and Progressive Care Unit, Intermediate resources we need to do a good job,� development and nurture ideal work 75 percent of the responses must be Care Unit and Admission Processing Goode said. settings,� Dickerson said. “When positive. Our responses were 100 Unit, a new area opening in Janu“We’re drawn to nursing as a canurses know they are appreciated for percent positive – the ANCC told us ary 2015 that will transition patients reer because we like caring for peothe good work they do, patient care this was an astounding result.� from the Emergency department to ple,� she added. “If nurses get into and outcomes improve. Studies have With an aging population living this new unit where they’ll receive it for other reasons, they don’t last shown that when nurses are happy, longer, today’s nurses care for pa- care. long. We’re challenged every day patients are happy.� tients who are sicker. “The Pathway designation means with new things. We help, we save, The challenging road to a Pathway “The level of care required of that our nurses are committed to the we teach, we inspire. It would be imto Excellence designation ends with nurses at the bedside is growing work they do and that we as man- possible to praise nurses too highly.�
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Ways to fend off holiday stress Out of breath? By Betsy Denson betsy@theleadernews.com
One of my favorite quotes about Christmas, although it is applicable to the holiday season at large, is from the great Garrison Keillor: “A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.� That doesn’t mean the holidays aren’t wonderful, but they can be stressful too. Here are five categories of holiday stress relief with reader tips to help you relax a little bit in the weeks to come. 1.) Kick back and enjoy some entertainment Leader reader Carol McLean is right to say she avoids the nightly news during the holiday season. A holiday vibe can easily be rebooted by watching a favorite movie. My favorite is Will Ferrell in Elf or Nicolas Cage in The Family Man. Selena Crochet prefers unwinding with a glass of wine and a classic Christmas movie like Love, Actually, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation or White Christmas. “One of those is a classic, at least,� Crochet said. Lesley Goodman attended Sister’s Christmas Catechism: The Mystery of the Magi’s Gold which runs until December 28 2014 at Stages Repertory The-
atre, 3201 Allen Pkwy #101. “It’s absolutely hilarious,â€? she said. 2.) Holiday Cocktail anyone? More than one person mentioned their fondness for a glass of wine or a special cocktail during the season. Crochet’s favorite is EFFEN cucumber vodka mixed with Hubert’s Mango Lemonade and one drop of tabasco. Laurie Pitzer makes herself Oatmeal Cookies – which is not a cookie but equal parts Bailey’s, Butterscotch Schnapps, and Goldschläger, or any cinnamon schnapps, shaken and served over ice or straight up. “It’s a sipping cocktail, obviously,â€? Pitzer said. Alice David likes a little bit of Bailey’s in her coffee. “It’s especially good in decaf when I’m preparing dinner on a chilly night,â€? David said. 3.) Let a little steam off Exercise is a good stress reliever any time of year. Reader Julie Campbell does Imperium Crossfit, 1718 W 23rd St., three times a week while Toni Valle goes to VauLt Houston for aerial dance. “Nothing like being up in the air,â€? Valle said. Kelly Gerszewski practices prayer, yoga and meditation. Lorraine Cherry walks the trails at West 11th Street
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Area health inspections from Nov. 24 to Dec. 9 Below are the list of inspections completed by the City of Houston from Nov. 24 to Dec. 9. More information and complete listings can be found online at the Digital Health Department’s homepage at houston.tx.gegov.com/media/search.cfm 77007 Golden Hynan 1801 Durham Change of Ownership Inspection (Dec. 3) Violation 20-21.23(a): Wall/ Ceiling not maintained in good repair. Big Eyed Fish 908 Henderson St. Pre-Opening Inspection (Dec. 2) Violation 20-21.10(a): Equipment components not kept intact/tight/adjusted in accordance with manufacturers’ specification. Violation 20-21.23(a): Wall/ Ceiling not maintained in good repair. Starbucks Coffee #10527 1801 Durham Pre-Opening Kitchen Inspection (Dec. 1) No Violations
/ packaged and held refrigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate “time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date.” Violation: 20-21.10(a): Multiuse equipment / utensils not designed / constructed with safe materials / repaired with safe materials / corrosion resistant / nonabsorbent / smooth / easily cleanable / durable / maintained in good repair. Violation 20-53(b): Owning/operating/causing to be operated a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a Food Service Manager’s Certification. Violation 20-21.23(a): Wall/ Ceiling not maintained in good repair. Violation 20-021.19(c): No hand-cleaning soap / detergent available at each handwashing sink. Violation (Corrected on Site)20-021.21(b): Openings to the outside not protected against the entrance of insects by: doors kept closed / closed windows / screening / properly designed and installed air curtains / self closing screen doors. 77008
Underdogs Pub 4212 Washington Ave. Inspection Request (Nov. 25) No Violations Tampico Refresqueria 4520 N. Main St. Routine Kitchen Inspection (Nov. 25) Repeat Violation 2021.25(a): No properly designed and installed heating system/ ventilation system/air conditioning system. Violation 20-21.19(q): Hand wishing sign/icon/poster not posted or visible at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Violation 20-21.24(a): Not providing at least 50 footcandles of light to working surface where food/utensils/ equipment are utilized. Outlaw Dave’s World Headquarters 6502 Washington Ave. Routine Establishment Inspection (Nov. 24) Violation 20-53(b): Owning/operating/causing to be operated a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a Food Service Manager’s Certification. Violation 20-21.12(e)(2): Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils not immersed in chlorine solution equal to 50 ppm/water temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Violation 20-21.19(c): No sanitary towels/hand-drying device conveniently located near each hand-washing sink or group of two adjacent sinks. Violation (Corrected on Site) 20-21.9(a): Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a manner which contaminates employees hands, exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linen, unwrapped single-service articles. Brixx 5110 Washington Ave. Inspection Request (Nov. 24) No Violations
Los Cucos Mexican Cafe 1111 Studewood Pre-Opening Establishment Inspection (Dec. 3) Repeat Violation 2021.21(a): Effective measures intended to minimize the presence of rodents / files / cockroaches / other insects on the premises not utilized. Los Cucos Mexican Cafe 1111 Studewood Pre-Opening Inspection (Dec. 2) Violation 20-21.5(e): Ice storage bin(s) not drained through an air gap. Violation 20-21.10(a): Equipment components not kept intact/tight/adjusted in accordance with manufacturers’ specification. Violation 20-021.19(a) No convenient hand-washing sink installed for employee use in food preparation / utensil washing area. Violation 20-21.24(a): Not providing at least 50 footcandles of light to working surface where food/utensils/ equipment are utilized. Violation 20-21.21(a): Effective measures intended to minimize the presence of rodents / files / cockroaches / other insects on the premises not utilized. Violation 20-21.23(a): Wall/ Ceiling not maintained in good repair.
Lana’s Fast Food 1402 Northwood St. Routine Kitchen Inspection (Nov. 25) Violation 20-21.11(a)(2): Kitchenware / food-contact surfaces of equipment not washed, rinsed and sanitized: after each use / following interruption of operations during which time contamination may have occurred. Violation 20-021.14(d): Food equipment / utensils / single-service articles stored in toilet room / vestibule or other source of contamination. Violation: 20-21.10(a): Multiuse equipment / utensils not designed / constructed with safe materials / repaired with safe materials / corrosion resistant / nonabsorbent / smooth / easily cleanable / durable / maintained in good repair. R&V Food Store 2502 Hardy Routine Store Inspection (Nov. 25) Violation 20-21.23(a): Wall/ Ceiling not maintained in good repair. Galindo Coastal Srv. Station
2303 N. Main Routine Store Inspection (Nov. 25) Violation 20-21.17(a): Plumbing not sized / installed / maintained properly. Violation 20-21.20(b)(3): Outside storage areas / enclosures not kept clean Veracruz Seafood & Steaks 4325 Irvington Blvd. Routine Establishment Inspection (Nov. 24) Violation (Corrected on Site) 20-21.9(a): Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a manner which contaminates employees hands, exposed food, clean equipment/utensils, linen, unwrapped single-service articles. Violation (Corrected on Site) 20-021.14(a): Equipment / utensils not handled properly to protect from contamination. Repeat Violation 2021.23(a): Wall/Ceiling not maintained in good repair. Violation 20-21.11(a)(7): Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment not cleaned as often as necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation dust, dirt, food particles
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or other debris. Repeat Violation 2021.17(a): Plumbing not sized / installed / maintained properly. Violation 20-21.3(b)(1): Indicating / recording thermometer not located to measure air temperature in the warmest part of the facility storing potentially hazardous foods. Violation 20-21.3(b)(10)b: Potentially hazardous / readyto-eat food opened / prepared / packaged and held refigerated for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate
“time food is opened / prepared” and “disposition date.” Violation 20-21.18(d): Toilet fixtures not kept clean or in good repair. Violation 20-21.24(a): Not providing at least 10 foot-candles a distance of 30 inches above the floor: walk-in refigeration / dry storage areas / other areas during periods of cleaning. For more inspections, visit www.theleadernews.com
LEADERS IN QUALITY
Recognized, once again, as one of the best hospitals in the nation. Now more than ever, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital stands outas one of the best in the country. Our commitment to putting patients first, as well as our clinical and operational excellence, safety and leadership have all been recognized nationally, and our reputation spans decades in the Greater Houston area. So, if you or a loved one needs medical care, rely on the nationally recognized hospital with deep roots in Houston: Memorial Hermann Northwest.
Valero Corner Store #2172 2000 W. 18th St. Routine Grocery/Store Inspection (Nov. 29) Violation 20-21.19(q): Hand wishing sign/icon/poster not posted or visible at all handwashing sinks used by food employees. Violation 20-53(b): Owning/operating/causing to be operated a food preparation area without the food service manager having in his possession a Food Service Manager’s Certification.
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Christian’s Tailgate Bar and Grill III 2820 White Oak Drive Routine Establishment Inspection (Nov. 24) Violation 20-21.3(b)(10)b: Potentially hazardous / readyto-eat food opened / prepared
RGD Foods 2702 Airline Drive Change of Ownership Inspection (Nov 25) Violation 20-21.23(a): Wall/ Ceiling not maintained in good repair.
*Part of the Memorial Hermann Health System that includes The Woodlands, Southeast, Southwest and Northwest hospitals.
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ANTIQUE SHOP LIQUIDATION SALE: 1614-A W. 22nd (by Ella). Lots of glassware, figurines, chairs, tables and much more. GARAGE SALE: Rolling Fork Subdivision, 8231 Waynemer Way. Saturday, 8 a.m. Furniture, refrigerator, dryer, lawn tools, Christmas decorations, household items, clothes.
BIG YARD SALE: Household, yard, children’s books, records, birdhouses, tools, mens, womens, baby clothes. Many with new tags still attached. Saturday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. 850 T.C. Jester. “He who has something to sell and whispers it into a well, is not as apt to get the dollars as he who stands up tall and hollers.” Advertise!
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2000 CHEVY MALIBU V6: Four door, 186,600 miles, new tires, stickers current, AC works. $2,500 obo. 225252-0105. (1-3)
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2005 HONDA SI HATCHBACK: Very good, 60K, 5-speed. Good A/C. $8,900. 713-397-9091. (12-13)
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Notice is hereby given that the United States Department of the Interior is hereby commencing a forfeiture proceeding against the following items of wildlife or wildlife products, which were seized in the Houston area of Texas on the dates indicated because they were involved in one or more violations of any of the following laws: Endangered Species Act, Title l6 U.S.C. Sec. l538, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, 11 U.S.C. Sec. 1371 1372, the Lacey Act, l6 U.S.C. Sec. 3372, Wild Bird Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 4901-4916 or the African Elephant Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 4221 4245. These items are subject to forfeiture to the United States under Title l6, U.S.C. Sec. l540(e), 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1377, or l6 U.S.C. Sec. 3374 and Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, Section l2.23. Any person with an ownership or financial interest in said items who desires to claim them must file a claim with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Law Enforcement office,16639 W. Hardy, Houston, TX 70060-6230. Such claim must be received by the above office by 0214-15. The claim will be transmitted to the U.S. Attorney for institution of a forfeiture action in U.S. District Court. If a proper claim is not received by the above office by such date, the items will be declared forfeited to the United States and disposed of according to law. Any person who has an interest in the items may also file with the above office a petition for remission of forfeiture in accordance with Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations, and Section 12.24, which petition must be received in such office before disposition of the items. Storage costs may also be assessed.
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SEMI-RETIRED HANDYMAN: Carpentry, paint, roof repairs, power washing. Don Ruthstrom, 713-7540923. (TF)
GENERAL CARPENTRY AND PAINTING: Small jobs welcome. Excellent references. 832-523-0360, 281-743-8467.
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We have a small staff here at The Leader, so sometimes we don’t know about everything that’s going on in our area. If there’s something of concern in your neighborhood, please let our editor know and we’ll follow up on it.
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Helping local pets is a ‘SNAP’ away By Kim Hogstrom For The Leader
How many times have you driven down Ella Blvd., Yale, Main (or fill in the blank) and noticed a mangy, free-roaming dog? How often have you wondered why whomever owns of that skinny, beat-up cat on your block, doesn’t feed it enough? The fact is, humans domesticated cats about 3,000 years ago, and dogs, about 10,000 years ago. In that time, we have allowed them to breed at a rate greater than we can care for them, leaving many without homes. How many unwanted pets are there in Houston? “It’s really hard to determine that, because most of the area shelters will not release numbers on the animals they kill each year,� Laura Walsh, Director of Development for the Houston’s Spay-Neuter Assistance Program, or SNAP, said. “A safe estimate would place the number at 70 or 75,000 pets a year - or about 226 a day are put to death.� SNAP has been an active member of the Heights community for 14 years. The agency’s mission is to to prevent
Contributed Photos (Above) The Houston Spay-Neuter Assistance Program utilizes a mobile surgical truck to help spay or neuter pets to areas of Houston in need. (Right) Ria van Dright donates whenever she can.
the suffering and death of cats and dogs due to overpopulation and preventable diseases, especially in low-income areas. SNAP neuters about 37,000 pets annually. “Our vision at SNAP is A world where there are no homeless dogs and cats,� Walsh said. “and the first step to a no-kill world, is no births.� The program offers male neutering for $35 and female spaying for $55, as well as basic wellness care, saving community members sometimes hundreds of dollars. Additionally, SNAP offers these services free of charge to families on government assistance, thus removing the financial obsta-
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George Riadi, manager of Chris’ Alterations and Dry Cleaning on 1765 West 34th St., has been in the business of clothes since he was 8 years old. The 61-year-old business owner has worked from the lower end of clothing to the higher end, and first began working in factories and other establishments while living in Israel. He has been living in the US for more than 30 years, and recently began managing Chris’ Alterations several months ago. “Chris Balat, the original owner, is actually my brotherin-law,� Riadi said. “That’s part of the reason why I kept the name.� The other reason is the recognition. People have been coming to Chris’ Alterations and Dry Cleaning for many of their clothing needs, and the establishment offers dry cleaning, laundry and professional alterations for clothing like suits. “I don’t make any suits yet, although I am a tailor,� Riadi said. “My intention is, in the
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