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t m c » p u l s e | j a n / f e b 2 0 1 7 33 Texas Children's Hospital is the official children's hospital of the Houston Texans. While members of the team and cheerleaders visit patients and participate in scheduled events throughout the year, that is only a small piece of the partnership's mission. The two organizations also work together to encourage children through com- munity and school-based events each year, including Houston Texans Jr. Cheerleaders, the Houston Texans Kids Triathlon, Houston Texans Running of the Bulls and Get Fit with TORO. Texas Children's and the Houston Texans have also partnered for the NFL's Play 60 program, a national health and fit- ness campaign encouraging children to be active for at least 60 minutes a day. "Together with the Houston Texans, we are providing children and their families with tools and support to lead healthier, more productive lives," said Amber Tabora, senior vice president of development, marketing and public relations at Texas Children's. "In addi- tion to the many community events we engage in each year, visits from our local NFL team mean the world to our patients." Christian Covington and Paige Lejeune made a true connection. Registration & Ride Info: www.granfondotexastmco.com Benefitting the Texas Medical Center Orchestra and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Key Sponsors Gran Fondo Texas TMCO 2016 riders called our ride "One of the Best" BP MS 150 Recommended Rides. 2016 riders called our ride "One of the Best" BP MS 150 Recommended Rides. April 9, 2017 Montgomery High School Football Stadium April 9, 2017 Montgomery High School Football Stadium Enjoy the beauty of Montgomery County on routes of 38 to 100 miles along excellent hilly roads. Enjoy the beauty of Montgomery County on routes of 38 to 100 miles along excellent hilly roads. Special Thanks to: MS 150 RECOMMENDED RIDE C M Y CM MY CY CMY K N4341_.25 pg Hou_Methodist-TMC Pulse FINAL.pdf 1 1/12/17 8:06 AM INTENSIVE BIOETHICS COURSE events.houstonmethodist.org/bioethics Houston Methodist Hospital 6565 Fannin St. n Houston, TX 77030 HOUSTON METHODIST and BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CENTER FOR MEDICAL ETHICS & HEALTH POLICY This live activity has been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™ and education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. CENTER FOR MEDICAL ETHICS & HEALTH POLICY • Fundamentals of medical ethics • Communication strategies for facilitating family meetings • The value and importance of clinical ethics services This unique course focuses on the following topics: • How to: conduct a consult, write a chart note, run an ethics committee, write effective hospital policy and conduct advance care planning conversations Early registration discount applies through Feb. 1, 2016. APRIL 11-15, 2016 CENTER FOR MEDICAL ETHICS & HEALTH POLICY APRIL 18-21, 2017 According to Amy, Covington was inspired by how strong Paige continued to be until the very end. "He was actually in awe of how she was looking at it, because she was never, 'Woe is me, this is awful.' I mean, it was, obviously, but she never went there," Amy said. "And I think as much as it was good for her to have these really cool football players coming in and spending this time with her, I think it was good for them to see the impact of those visits, of what that can do for the kids, to see the attitude and the fight that kids have in them when they're faced with what they're faced with." The fact that players take time out of their busy schedules to spend a day at the hospital "means more than I can really put into words," Amy said. Christian Covington, a defensive end for the Houston Texans, got to know Paige Lejeune and her family. Credit: AP / Wilfredo Lee It is with a heavy heart that I learned that the earth lost such a sweet girl early today. — CHRISTIAN COVINGTON Instagram post from Oct. 24, 2016

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