Dove - Part 1

Monyo Mihailescu-Nasturel’s “Woman With Dove” Fountain dedicated to honor Luz Stranahan Ruiz is located between the University of Texas Medical School and HAM-TMC Library in the Texas Medical Center allowing people a serene atmosphere to enjoy a nice break or maybe even their lunch.

Flashback...

I've shown some photos of Hermann Hospital's Original Entry before, but this view of the origianl tile work in its entry brings one back to a time when it first opened.

Well... I think so anyway.

A Chip On His Shoulder

This remarkable work is an untitled work of Robert Fowler located in the Frank C. Weber Plaza near University of Texas Medical School in the Texas Medical Center. If that name sounds familiar it’s because another of his pieces was featured in a previous blog post HERE.

Keep the Heart Beating

"A Symbol of Excellence" stands outside the Denton A. Cooley Building of the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Created Ted McKinney, the 7-foot tall granite sculpture expressed his gratitude for the care that he and his daughter had received as heart surgery patients at the Institute.

I Bring You...

A revisit to the fountain that resides in the original Herman Hospital's entry courtyard as seen HERE

Enter Here...

As promised, this is a view of the original courtyard of the first Hermann Hospital. I am so glad they chose to save it, as well as, the building's facade. No longer the main entrance it is now the Cullen Pavilion of the larger facility in the Texas Medical Center.

Unfortunately, the fountain wasn't working, but that didn't take away from the beauty of courtyard. Now covered by skylights, there are tables and chairs on either side of the entryway (not seen) for people to enjoy a meal or just get away for a bit.

I know I would.

Hermann Hospital

Hermann Hospital is now associated with the Memorial Heathcare System and forms the city’s largest not-for-profit hospital system. This is its original façade, built in 1925 and restored in the late 80s. Through these doors led to a beautifully Spanish influenced open-air courtyard that is now a skylight enclosed gathering area.

Want to see that courtyard? Well… tune in tomorrow.

Bathed In Light

Well...

if the lights were on...

and it was dark... maybe.

Larry Young’s “The Bathers” is located in front of the Neurosensory Center at The Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center.

See Them NOW...

Before they all dry up!!

With our 19th consecutive day of 100-degree temperatures, and under the grips of drought, The City of Houston has instituted Stage 2 mandatory water restrictions. Seventeen of the cities twenty-five fountains will be shut off.

This is the LeRoy Melcher, Jr. Memorial Fountain located in front of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in the Texas Medical Center. Since it is a private fountain, it very well might be forced to shut down until we get some much needed rain.

Sailing Away

Funded through a grant from the Wortham Foundation, Sail Park adorns the front of the Texas Children’s Hospital on the corner of Holcombe and Fannin.

Best seen when windy.

RUN AWAY!!!

Today's Public Service Announcement is: Diseases are bad. They have sharp, pointy teeth, and one should run away from them in panic.

or something like that.

This brought to you by one of the art deco friezes located in the front of the Baylor College of Medicine in the Texas Medical Center.

Lighting the Way

Van Vranken’s “Flame” was commissioned in 1991 to honor the patients and employees of the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and commerate the center’s Golden Jubilee, offering a symbol of knowledge, achievement and hope for the future.

Perfect Spot

This shady getaway is located just outside the always busy Texas Medical Center in the Gus & Lyndall Wortham Park.

I'm all for taking as many breaks as possible, especially if it's within close proximity to HERE.

Prometheus Unbound

Houston’s Texas Medical Center has been in the news lately as Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords begins rehabilitative therapy after being shot in the head in Tucson earlier this month. The start of her recovery will take place at TIRR (The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research), a premier rehabilitation hospital renowned for its treatment of traumatic brain injuries.

The statue “Prometheus Unbound” welcomes visitors to TIRR and inspires people that, “Man uses the tiniest strengths for the greatest purposes.”

Making the Best of the Situation

This waterwall and collection fountain form the outside skin to perhaps the coolest parking garage in the city, the John P. McGovern TMC Commons located in the Medical Center.

Dancing Waters

IMG_9295, originally uploaded by lc_db.

The Gus & Lyndall Wortham Park is located at the busy intersection of Holcombe and Main in the Texas Medical Center, and very well might go unnoticed to most Houstonians.

It is the perfect getaway from a busy day. Shaded benches, moving waters... just typing this makes me want to take a nap.

Alkek Fountain

A moment of splendor in the busy Texas Medical Center. This is the Alkek Fountain in front of the Roy & Lillie Cullen Building giving those walking near the Baylor College of Medicine of brief respite in their otherwise busy day.

Texas Medical Center

The Texas Medical Center has been a focal part of the city for over 60 years. Simply, it is the largest medical center in the world with 49 medicine/health related institutions including 13 hospitals, 2 medical schools, and 4 nursing schools. It is the home of M.D. Anderson, the nation’s utmost center for cancer treatment and research and was also the home for the practices of Michael DeBakey and Denton Cooley, pioneers (and competitors) in the development of artificial heart transplants.

In recent years, expansion and construction has led to the development of its own skyline with several marquee structures easily recognized from afar. It has its own zip code and is fast becoming a city within a city.

While I hope I never have to use its facilities, I am still very grateful that it is here.