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JNF Names 2014 Medical Humanitarian of the Year
The Joe Niekro Foundation is excited to announce Orlando Diaz, MD as this year’s Medical Humanitarian of the Year. This award honors a Houston based medical professional for their ongoing research advancements and treatment studies of cerebral aneurysms, AVMs and/or hemorrhagic strokes, as well as their philanthropic endeavors. Dr. Diaz will be presented with this […]
Posted on Monday, August 4, 2014Read More -
GET READY TO PITCH ANOTHER GREAT EVENING
CONTACT Natalie Niekro nniekro@joeniekrofoundation.org 602-318-1013 Chairman, Natalie Niekro, of the 5th Annual Knuckle Ball…A Pitch for Life, on September 20th, at Hotel Zaza, is pleased to announce some of this year’s participating athletes who will be honoring her father and former Houston Astros pitcher, Joe Niekro. Over 40 MLB, NFL and NBA athletes will […]
Posted on Wednesday, July 2, 2014Read More -
Questions, Questions, Questions
Ever wonder what sort of questions you need to ask your doctor when preparing for treatment? We have put together a few of those for you! QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR IN PREPARING FOR SURGERY/TREATMENT By Carrie Myrick Hirmer 1. What possible problems should I look for after brain surgery? 2. What happens […]
Posted on Monday, June 16, 2014Read More -
A Year of Reflection and Thanks!
Tonight we say goodbye to 2013 and welcome a new year of adventure, excitement, challenges, happiness and growth. Before the ball drops, we wanted to take a few moments to thank all those that helped make this year our best yet. To our amazing Board of Directors – Your commitment and dedication to our mission […]
Posted on Tuesday, December 31, 2013Read More -
Anger and Frustration – Part 2 of The Grieving Process
You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger. ~Buddha Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret. ~Ambrose Bierce Anger, if not restrained, is frequently more hurtful to us than the injury that provokes it. ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca After […]
Posted on Sunday, June 9, 2013Read More