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Houston MS/CES Pre-Practicum & CES Residency: March 2020: City and Medical Information

City Information

Named Forbes Magazine’s coolest city to live in for 2012, Houston has the fourth-largest museum district in the country. It also has its own version of New York’s Central Park – Memorial Park, which has nearly 1,500 acres of green space. And for those NASA fans, Houston is also home to the Space Houston Center, the official visitor’s center for the Johnson Space Center. The city of Houston is also making a name for itself as a leading consumer of alternative green energy. Enjoy your stay!

Weather

In March, the average temperature in Houston ranges from the low-70s during the day to the low-50s in the evening. Please remember that with all venues, in-room temperatures may not reflect the outdoor temperature. It is best to wear layers, as rooms can be quite chilly at times and other times it can be warm.

Medical Information

Hospital

St. Joseph Medical Center
1401 St Joseph Pkwy
Houston, TX 77002
1-713-757-1000
Open 24 Hours
 

Pharmacy

CVS
917 Main St. 
Houston, TX 77002
1-713-982-5565
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
 

Urgent Care

MedSpring Urgent Care - Midtown
2707 Milam St.
Houston, TX 77006
Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.