Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe, founding sponsor of the ReelAbilities Houston Film & Art Festival, brought together more than 50 medical students, residents and fellows to view three movies from the Festival.
Eaton, who lives in Jersey Village, got her start in wheelchair basketball through TIRR Memorial Hermann’s Junior Hotwheels Team. She represented Team USA at the Tokyo Paralympics.
Kaitlyn Eaton has been playing wheelchair basketball competitively since she was a teenager. She first joined the Hotwheels basketball team at TIRR Memorial Hermann back in 2010, playing on teams with mostly boys at first.
The Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act was signed into law Jan. 5, 2023, after Dr. Smith's death in 2021. The designation honors rehabilitation centers leading the field in research and treatment innovations.
TIRR Memorial Hermann hosted a “sendoff celebration” for several Houston area athletes who are members of the Team USA Paris 2024 Paralympic team.
Houston's Mark Barr is spending his 38th birthday, Aug. 24, in France — but he won’t be there for the country’s culinary delights. Instead, he’ll be hard at work at the Olympic Training Center with Team USA, preparing for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
TIRR Memorial Hermann hosted a “sendoff celebration” for several Houston area athletes who are members of the Team USA Paris 2024 Paralympic team.
Zach Harrell works with TIRR Memorial Hermann to break barriers as a double amputee with TAR. He loves to play ball, kayak, and more.
Marco dedicated himself to his physical therapy at TIRR Memorial Hermann, which involved exercises on his back, his stomach and sitting in a chair. The TIRR team focused on improving his alignment and strengthening his muscles, which helped to improve Marco’s breathing.
TIRR Memorial Hermann once again ranks No. 2 among the country’s top rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital rankings for 2024-2025, which were released today. TIRR Memorial Hermann has been included in the prestigious rankings since the report’s inception in 1989...
Before a recent surgery, by Dr. Manish Shah at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, the longest Trevor had gone without a seizure was 13 days. The surgery, where a dead part of the brain was shaved off in order to keep the seizures away, has been a huge success. Now, he has been more than 180 da...
A fencer goes into sudden cardiac arrest in Houston during a match. It's all caught on video when he dies three different times within ten minutes. The avid fencer didn't have any symptoms leading up to this, but everyone around him jumped into action and helped save his life.
Doctors from TIRR Memorial Hermann say the man is the first documented case of what they have termed generalized anosognosia and anosodiaphoria after bifrontal injury syndrome (GAABIS). They described the case earlier this year in the journal Neurological Sciences.
As the New Year's buzz fades, many find their fitness resolutions losing steam. However, staying motivated is key to achieving long-term fitness goals. In this blog, we'll explore actionable strategies to keep you on track so you can achieve the health goals you set out for yourself in January an...
If you tossed and turned all night, you’re not alone, approximately 50 to 70 million adults in the U.S. are affected by some type of sleep disorder. Dr. Ailinh Do, a physician with Memorial Hermann, offers four solutions you can try at home to help improve your sleep.
If you’re struggling with daily back aches and pain - you’re not alone! According to a recent study by the National Institutes of Health, chronic pain affects more Americans than the number affected by diabetes, depression and high blood pressure.
In 2020, the Oil & Gas executive discovered a brain tumor that was removed in 2011 had returned. Surgery followed, but this time, it left her paralyzed on the left side of her body. Soon after she moved into TIRR Memorial Hermann to begin her recovery process.
As women, you tend to take care of everybody else before taking care of yourself, but you also need to stay on top of your checkups and screenings. Dr. Rikki Baldwin of Memorial Hermann Medical Group joins ABC13 Local Spotlight to talk about Women's Health.
Dr. Daniel Hermann with Memorial Hermann talks about stroke and its risk factors.
Dr. William Brown, cardiologist with Memorial Hermann, gives an in-studio demonstration on how to properly perform CPR.
Breast Radiologist, Dr. Meghan Woughter shares the importance of mammogram screenings. Annual mammograms are the best tool for early detection of breast cancer and may detect breast cancer even before a lump may be felt.
Dr. Kenny Sam, a breast and interventional radiologist, affiliated with Memorial Hermann Health System shares more information on these important screenings and who should be getting them. One in eight women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, and most of these women do not ha...
More Americans are relying on laxatives for having regular bowel movements. Gastroenterologists say they don't recommend laxatives as a first-line treatment for constipation. Instead, increasing fiber in your diet, drinking plenty of fluids, and exercising usually help.
“The parts of the brain that serve language through music are different than the parts of the brain related to understanding or producing speech,” said Nikola Dragojlovic, DO, Brain injury physician with UTHealth Houston and TIRR Memorial Hermann.
Dr. Lisa Wenzel, who works at TIRR Memorial Hermann where Vanessa was eventually transferred for rehabilitation, explains Vanessa's diagnosis of Guillain-Barré syndrome or GBS. "It's an acute inflammatory condition of the nervous system. This is not the spinal cord in the brain, but actually the ...
Researchers investigated the link between blood levels of the protein cardiac troponin and mortality within two years. They found that patients with higher levels of the protein had a 76% higher mortality rate than those with healthy levels.
Nathalia Jaramillo is mom to 4-year-old triplets. Her sons, Ricardo and Santiago, had spine surgery on the same day in March to help them to be able to walk.
The question seemed straight out of a medical ethics textbook. A pregnant woman shows up to the emergency room with symptoms of heart failure. Who should be saved first, mother or baby?
Dr. Samit Soni, a urologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, shared a kidney cancer patient story with KPRC Channel 2. Dr. Soni removed a young mother’s tumor before the cancer spread to other parts of her body.
Michael Pursley had no symptoms and no family history when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Rohini Manaktala, DO, an interventional cardiologist at Memorial Hermann, talked to HealthCentral about types of fish to eat and avoid with high cholesterol.
If you have high cholesterol, consider this your guide to enjoying cheese—in moderation, of course.
If you work outdoors in extreme temperatures you are entitled to breaks.
Prashanth Peddi, MD, a primary care physician at Memorial Hermann, talked to HealthCentral about the controversial connection of eggs and hypertension.
Humair Mirza, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Memorial Hermann, talked to HealthCentral about the danger of isolated systolic hypertension.
Judy learned about an adaptive sports program at TIRR Memorial Hermann, the Junior Hotwheels wheelchair basketball team. She reached out to Peggy Turner, athletics community liaison and adapted sports and recreation coordinator at TIRR.
He teamed up with Dr. Marina-Elvira Papangelou at TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston. It was then that Albert saw a glimmer of hope, things started to get consistent, "I noticed changes that gave me extra fire to keep going."
Seifeldin Hakim, MD, a board-certified specialist in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at Memorial Hermann, talked to HealthCentral about how AI might be able to enhance the detection of high-risk areas in the colon.
Shahid Rahman, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Memorial Hermann, talked to HealthCentral about the potential benefits of orange juice and lowering blood pressure.
Pediatrician Dr. Alexis Monique Canlas offers tips to take care of your children's vision.
Walkers support each of the 4-year-old boys' steps. They both have cerebral palsy, a congenital disorder that limits movement, balance and posture.
Dr. Ashley Okotie-Eboh emphasizes that parents need to be vigilant and monitor their children's behavior for any signs of stress, anxiety and depression.
Researchers investigated the effects of high blood pressure found that high blood pressure is linked to reduced depressive symptoms and higher well-being but that a hypertension diagnosis is linked to the inverse.
Data from a systematic review and meta-analysis found that strength training may be an effective non-medication option for the management of high blood pressure. However, its effectiveness depends on factors like intensity level and duration.
It's no secret that a heavy, greasy meal can sometimes cause a belly ache. But if you regularly get stomach pain after eating high-fat foods, or experience cramps, bloating, diarrhea or other GI symptoms, there could be an underlying issue that needs to be addressed.
Having kidney stones can be a painful experience, as passing these solid deposits that develop within the kidneys is no easy task.
Turner, now the adapted sports coordinator at TIRR Memorial Hermann, has dedicated her 41-year career to making athletics more inclusive. She’s being honored for that work while the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four is in Houston this weekend.
Coffee is a popular beverage commonly consumed by people all over the world. Data from a recent study found that drinking coffee is associated with more activity and less sleep.
Researchers investigated whether supervised exercise therapy could benefit those with heart failure. They found that supervised exercise therapy improves exercise capacity and quality of life among patients.
We live in the “stone belt,” according to urologist Dr. Samit Soni with Memorial Hermann Memorial City. That is the southern part of the country that doctors consider more likely to develop kidney stones.
According to data presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual (AAAAI) Meeting, garlic allergies are more common than most people realize.
Researchers investigated the effects of a genetic predisposition to high caffeine levels on measures of body fat, type 2 diabetes risk, and cardiovascular risk.
Waking up in the middle of the night for a trip to the bathroom throws a wrench in your quest to get a good night's sleep — and it's only harder to get quality zzzs if it happens multiple times each night.
Dr. Nilay Mehta, a cardiologist with Memorial Hermann, was in the Houston Chronicle where he talked about how daylight saving time and the loss of an hour of sleep is associated with an increased risk of suffering a heart attack.
Dr. Samit Soni, a urologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, shared a kidney cancer patient story with KPRC Channel 2. Dr. Soni removed a young mother’s tumor before the cancer spread to other parts of her body.
A story about a Beaumont area teenager who made a miraculous recovery at TIRR Memorial Hermann after suffering a traumatic brain injury when the car she was in was hit from behind.
Dr. Daniel Hermann, an interventional cardiologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group, discussed how decongestants can increase blood pressure.
KHOU Channel 11 did a story about the TIRR Memorial Hermann Hot Wheels basketball team and their upcoming exhibition game during the NCAA Final Four weekend in Houston. The story also featured Peggy Turner, TIRR’s adaptive sports coordinator, who will be honored with the NCAA’s &ldquo...
KPRC Channel 2 shared the story of Marianne Smith and her osteoporosis diagnosis. Smith showed an increase in bone density after her workouts with Blaine Schmidt, strength and conditioning coach with Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedics and Athlete Training and Health.
Dr. Wafi Momin, a cardiologist with UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, was in Medical News Today where he discussed a study that examined the link between insomnia and heart attacks.
Dr. Robert Salazar, a cardiologist with Memorial Hermann, spoke to FOX News about ways to avoid high blood pressure including taking part in regular exercise, eating fresh foods, and avoiding excess sodium.
Dr. Marwan Jumean, an advanced heart failure cardiologist with UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular and Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, talked to KRIV Channel 26 about a patient who went into cardiac arrest after suffering from a weak hea...
Dr. Dr. Omar Madriz, a colorectal surgeon with UT Physicians and Memorial Hermann, was interviewed as part of a story in the Houston Chronicle about the importance of colon cancer screenings.
Dr. Long Cao, a cardiologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann Memorial City, shared the seven best heart healthy foods.
Dr. James Anaissie, a urologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, discussed a study that examined urine tests as a way to detect pancreatic and prostate cancer.
Dr. Vinay Vanodia, medical director of the amputee and limb loss rehabilitation program at TIRR Memorial Hermann, was interviewed by ABC’s Good Morning America about a patient who lost both hands and feet due to septic shock following child birth.
A targeted approach to pancreatic cancer could save lives and spare damage to surrounding tissue. Houston is one of the only places where they’re using a novel technique called Radiofrequency Ablation, which may one day be a new tool for the treatment of pancreatic cancer.
Dr. Sanjay Maniar, a cardiologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, talked to the Huffington Post about foods he avoids to maintain a heart healthy diet.
Dr. Sanjay MDoctors save 12-year-old's severly injured leg instead of ampuating after UTV crash.
Researchers investigated the effects of different carbohydrates on cardiovascular health. They found that consuming more added sugars increases cardiovascular risk, and that more dietary fiber decreases cardiovascular risk.
Dr. Ramesh Krishnan, a urologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, spoke to the Houston Chronicle about a patient who is participating in the upcoming rodeo and credits Dr. Krishnan with saving his life after he removed his prostate.
Dr. Tamika Jaswani, a gastroenterologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, discussed the findings of a study that explored taking a smart pill to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease.
Dr. Petya Demireva, a clinical neuropsychologist with TIRR Memorial Hermann, was interviewed by KPRC Channel 2 for a story on frontotemporal dementia in light of actor Bruce Willis’ diagnosis.
Dr. Ashley Wenaas, an otolaryngologist with Memorial Hermann, discussed hearing loss.
TIRR Memorial Hermann Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Gerard Francisco, was quoted in the Houston Chronicle for a story about former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords thanking caregivers at TIRR prior to a screening of a documentary about her life.
Dr. Andrew Barreto, an associate professor of neurology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston affiliated with Memorial Hermann, Dr. James Grotta, director of stroke research with the Clinical Institute for Research and Innovation at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Dr. Abhijee...
Dr. Bharat Pothuri, a gastroenterologist with Memorial Hermann, discussed enemas as a source for constipation relief.
Dr. Khashayar Hematpour, an electrophysiologist with UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, was on KHOU Channel 11 talking about a young man who went into cardiac ar...
Nearly 12 years after she was discharged from TIRR Memorial Hermann, former Arizona Congresswoman Gabby Giffords joined her former care team and facility leaders for a virtual conversation and film screening of the documentary about her journey toward recovery.
Tara Johnson, a respiratory therapist with the pulmonary rehabilitation program at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, talked to HealthCentral where she discussed breathing exercises that are beneficial for patients with COPD.
Sesame Is Now a Major Food Allergen, According to the FDA: What to Know.
TIRR Memorial Hermann therapists, Chelsea Miller, Christine Malone, and Molly Filigrana, were interviewed for a story on KBMT-TV in Beaumont about a Beaumont-area cheerleader who was critically injured last fall when a charter bus rear-ended her parent’s vehicle.
Dr. Long Cao, a cardiologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, shared foods that he eats daily and foods he avoids.
TIRR Memorial Hermann therapists, Katie Nedley, Jordan Birdsong, Ty Walcott, were all interviewed for a story about a former patient who suffered a severe spinal cord injury. He’s a musician and he will be performing at the upcoming ReelAbilities Music Festival.
Dr. Sudha Tallavajhula, associate professor of neurology with UTHealth Houston and medical director of the TIRR Memorial Hermann Neurological Sleep Medicine Center, spoke with Livestrong about why you might regularly wake up right before your alarm goes off.
Actor Bob Saget lost his life after a head injury a little more than a year ago. A man from Houston suffered a similar problem but survived, following a six-month hospital stay. Dr. Mark Dannenbaum, a neurosurgeon with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann, spoke about the patient’s road to...
Dr. Felix Spiegel, a bariatric surgeon with Memorial Hermann Medical Group, was featured in an article in Livestrong where he discussed how ear magnets can assist with weight loss.
It’s a given that your stool is never going to smell like roses. Still, if you're wondering, Why does my poop smell so bad? you shouldn't simply dismiss the thought and carry on business as usual. A particularly bad odor can sometimes be a sign that something is off with your health.
Dr. Daniel Hermann, an interventional cardiologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, and Dr. Michael Macris, a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at the Institute, discussed the hybrid approach...
A young boy with a brain tumor had to be operated on while he was awake. Due to the location of the brain tumor, UTHealth Pediatric Neurosurgeon with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital David Sandberg had to remove just enough to get rid of it, but not too much that the patient would lose the...
The Dr. Joanne Smith Memorial Rehabilitation Innovation Centers Act of 2022 recognizes a leading class of pioneering rehabilitation research facilities across the country, including TIRR Memorial Hermann, which set the standard for ongoing study and patient care.
After surgery on his spine removed the infection, Bolton started inpatient care at TIRR Memorial Hermann the Monday following his surgery. His care team included occupational therapist Gloria Sipakati, Dr. Isaac Hernandez and physical therapist Angela Owens.
Dr. Mehul Patel, MD, a pediatrician at Children’s Memorial Hermann Pediatrics in Houston, Texas, says that while caffeine consumption is safe in low amounts for kids, he warns against giving it to infants and toddlers. Here’s what to keep in mind before giving your kids soda or coffee drinks. ...
If you're trying to improve your gut health, the first step is to take inventory of your diet. What you eat can affect the amount of good and bad bacteria in the gut microbiome—and when there’s an imbalance, it can lead to a wide range of health issues.
There's a seemingly endless list of supplements you can take to keep your body functioning well, and probiotics continue to be one of the buzziest ones around. But to get all of these benefits, many people wonder whether there is a best time to take probiotics.
A GI condition, bile acid malabsorption (BAM) causes chronic diarrhea. Here’s what you need to know, including symptoms, causes, and treatments. Dr. Seifeldin Hakim, MD, a gastroenterologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group, talks about BAM.
October is National Physical Therapy Month, which is a great reminder to listen to your body and take the first step towards recovery.
A Houston firefighter is thankful to get a second chance in life. He's back on the job, doing what he loves most, after a major health scare. Dr. Khashayar Hematpour, an electrophysiologist at UTHealth Houston/Memorial Hermann, who works with the team who helped diagnosis and rally Jason.
An accident can change your life in an instant. In those unfortunate moments we’re so lucky to live in a place with world class medical care. The Texas medical center has some one-of-a-kind facilities, among them is TIRR Memorial Hermann. TIRR stands for the Institute for Rehabilitation and Resea...
Cardiologist Dr. Rahman explains the signs and symptoms of heart failure, treatment options and how to prevent it.
Urinating up to eight times per day and waking to pee once while sleeping might seem like a lot, but this is actually a pretty typical amount. Of course, since factors like the amount of fluid you drink each day, physical changes due to aging, and underlying health conditionsalso play a part, uri...
Dr. Paul Smith of Memorial Hermann recognized that Bryan Sterling was a candidate for a Retzius-sparing prostatectomy, a robotic-assisted procedure that is not as widely practiced as a conventional prostatectomy. Studies have found that men who undergo the procedure recover continence three to si...
Doctors say pickleball is much safer than other sports, but any physical activity carries at least some risk for injury.
You use your jaw any time you talk, eat, drink, or swallow. So, if you wake up with jaw pain, it can be debilitating, leading to symptoms including facial pain, ear ache, and headache.
Burn Surgeon Dr. Todd Huzar was recognized by AlloSource®, one of the largest allograft providers in the U.S., with its sixth annual Dr. Steven Gitelis Inspiration Award, which honors a physician who understands and embraces the use of donated human tissue, called allografts, to help patients...
One local softball player’s injury is eye-opening for many young athletes.
Doctors in South Dakota suspected Daksten had a benign brain tumor that was causing him to experience those seizures and suggested they take a "wait and watch" approach for years. That's when the Zellers got a second opinion from a specialist at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston....
Dr. Claudia Martinez had to put medical school on hold a few years ago when she developed a Chiari malformation and had a stroke that left her paralyzed from the neck down. She made a miraculous recovery at TIRR Memorial Hermann and is now a doctor seeing patients at TIRR.
Dr. Claudia Martinez had to put medical school on hold a few years ago when she developed a Chiari malformation and had a stroke that left her paralyzed from the neck down. She made a miraculous recovery at TIRR Memorial Hermann and is now a doctor seeing patients at TIRR.
Madalyn Martinez, RN, Clinical Manager of Cardiology Services at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, spoke about a high school chess and basketball coach who had a heart attack while at school. One of his students was able to use the coach’s radio to call for help, saving his life.
Dr. Jessica Jones, Assistant Professor in the Division of Oncology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and affiliated with Memorial Hermann, spoke about the importance of breast cancer screenings and treatments in the wake of the death of Olivia Newton-John.
Dr. Claudia Martinez had to put medical school on hold a few years ago when she developed a Chiari malformation and had a stroke that left her paralyzed from the neck down. She made a miraculous recovery at TIRR Memorial Hermann and is now a doctor seeing patients at TIRR.
Dr. Michael Chang, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, spoke about COVID-19 boosters.
Sharon Smalling, MPH, RD, LD, a clinical dietitian specialist with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, spoke about the difference between refined and complex carbohydrates.
After both suffering ACL tears, sisters Morgan and Tatum Greensage are back on the soccer field thanks to Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedics. Andy Cox, director of physical therapy at Memorial Hermann | Rockets Sports Medicine Institute-The Woodlands, spoke about the hard work put in to help ...
Dr. Khashayar Hematpour, Assistant Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and electrophysiologist at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital and Dr. Maria Patarroyo, Assistant Pro...
Dr. Wafi Momin, a cardiologist with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, discussed the impact the heat may have on people taking high blood pressure medication.
Dr. Jason Balette, a bariatric surgeon at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center talked about one of his patients who lost nearly 300 pounds after undergoing weight loss surgery. The patient’s father was just put on the kidney transplant list and he plans to get tested to see if he c...
Lex Frieden, a Professor of Biomedical Informatics and Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at UTHealth Houston and Director of the Independent Living Research Utilization Program (ILRU) at TIRR Memorial Hermann, spoke about the 32nd anniversary of the Americans w...
Dr. Sriram Nathan, a professor of cardiology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and a cardiologist with the Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center and Dr. Biswajit Kar, a professor of cardiology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and Chief o...
Dr. Jay-Jiguang Zhu, a neuro-oncologist with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, spoke about patient Israel Lemus who was diagnosed with grade IV glioblastoma in 2016. He has defied the odds and recently celebrated his sixth year since his diagno...
Dr. Majid Basit, a cardiologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, discussed how caffeine impacts our heart rate and our bodies.
Dr. Luis Ostrosky, Division Chief at the Division of Infectious Diseases of the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and medical director for epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship for Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and UT Physicians, spoke about monkeypox.
Dr. Luis Ostrosky, Division Chief at the Division of Infectious Diseases of the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and medical director for epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship for Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and UT Physicians, spoke about the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine. ...
The last six years have been full of once-in-a-lifetime memories for Israel Lemus. He and his wife Samantha are looking forward to the future. “I don’t feel like I have cancer. The scans may show different and the doctors may say different, but in my mind, I’m in remission,” Israel told us.
Dr. Brooks Cash, Dan and Lillie Sterling Professor of Medicine at UTHealth Houston and Chief, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, spoke about what can trigger a patient’s irritable bowel syndrome.
Dr. Denna Zebda, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and affiliated with Memorial Hermann, spoke with Self Magazine about safe air purifiers.
Dr. Reeba Mathew, Associate Professor of Medicine with McGovern Medical School and Co-Medical Director of the Sleep Disorder Center at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, discussed why children need more sleep.
NBC’s Today Show online featured a story on bariatric surgery patient Colton Lowe, who lost almost 300 pounds after undergoing bariatric surgery at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
The Houston Chronicle interviewed Amalia Stanton, Senior Vice President, Chief Strategic Communications and Marketing Officer at Memorial Hermann Health System, about some of the changes coming to Toyota Center as a result of the Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedics partnership.
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital’s expanded its pediatric services, including a pediatric hospitalist team to care for pediatric patients admitted to its pediatric unit.
Dr. Sheng Li, a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and Director of Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Research at TIRR Memorial Hermann, spoke to the Houston Chronicle about a patient who suffers with ...
Memorial Hermann Health System and the Houston Rockets announced a new branding partnership: Memorial Hermann’s entire orthopedics service line will be branded as Memorial Hermann | Rockets Orthopedics.
Dr. Samit Soni, urologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center was featured in WELL + GOOD where he discussed ways to prevent kidney stones.
Robotic prostate surgery offers benefits over traditional prostate surgery.
Dr. Luis Ostrosky, Division Chief at the Division of Infectious Diseases of the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and medical director for epidemiology and antimicrobial stewardship for Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and UT Physicians, spoke with US News & World Report about adenovir...
Dr. Daniel Hermann, interventional cardiologist with the Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center was on KRIV FOX 26 to share a special Father’s Day story about a son who saved his father’s life by doing CPR.
This study aimed to empirically evaluate the hierarchical structure of the Coma Recovery Scale-Revised (CRS-R) rating scale categories and their alignment with the Aspen consensus criteria for determining disorders of consciousness (DoC) following a severe brain injury.
Dr. Afton McNierney, Emergency Medicine Specialist, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, Dr. Sam Javedan, a neurosurgeon with Mischer Neuroscience Associates at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Amanda Wirt, occupational therapist with TIRR Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands...
Dr. Putao Cen, an associate professor in the Division of Oncology at UTHealth Houston and affiliated with Memorial Hermann, spoke with KPRC Channel 2 about how a new drug in combination with radiation treatments eradicated bladder cancer in a patient who was stage IV.
Medical research points to sleeping issues as one of the long term effects of COVID-19. A doctor explains why.
Dr. Michael Chang, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, was featured in the Houston Chronicle regarding the current surge of young patients with RSV.
Four nurses at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital spoke with KRIV FOX 26 about a special patient who they helped get through a very serious case of COVID-19.
Dr. Sameer Murali, Associate Professor of Surgery with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and an Obesity Medicine Specialist at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center discussed his own personal weight loss journey and shared his passion for...
Dr. James McCarthy, Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive with Memorial Hermann Health System, spoke with Texas Monthly for a story about supply chain shortages in hospitals.
Dr. Wahaj Aman, Assistant Professor of Interventional Cardiology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and cardiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital was on KHOU Channel 11 to discuss the heat’s impact on the heart.
Dr. Anthony Estrera , professor and chair of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and medical director of Cardiovascular ICU and Cardiovascular IMU at Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center, and Dr. Abhijeet Dhoble, assoc...
Jacob Allen was born in Ukraine with Spina Bifida. He was adopted out of a Ukrainian orphanage by a family in Kingwood at the age of 15. His health care had been so neglected before moving here that his leg could not be saved. It was amputated in December of 2018. He endured 6 to 8 weeks of...
Dr. Anthony Estrera , professor and chair of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and medical director of Cardiovascular ICU and Cardiovascular IMU at Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center, talks about the preventative s...
Dr. Sunil Sheth, an assistant professor of neurology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and affiliated with Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Associates, talks about cerebrovascular disease.
Carol Paret, senior vice president and chief community health officer with Memorial Hermann Health System, talks about “Dancing with the Doc,” a Zumba class in Clark Park that is part of Memorial Hermann Community Benefit Corporation’s mission to improve the health of the Northl...
The end of the school year and the start of summer - means your kids will be heading outdoors. Dr. Angie Curtis, a pediatrician and certified physical therapist -- affiliated with UTHealth Houston and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital offers some advice to parents...
Dr. Ruckshanda Majid, associate professor of pulmonology and sleep medicine with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and co-medical director of the Memorial Hermann Sleep Center talks about sleep disorders.
Dr. David Doherty, assistant professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, performed an osseointegration procedure, a surgery that aims to offer improved function and mobility for someone who has had an amputation, on a quadruple amputee patient...
Dr. David Callender, President and CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System talks about health inequities exposed by the pandemic and how to address them.
When it comes to your health - it's easy to put off your regular appointments or check-ups, especially when you're not feeling sick. But you still need to take care of yourself.
Dr. Ahmad Iqbal, an advanced heart failure cardiologist with Memorial Hermann Medical Group at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, talks about cardiomyopathy.
David Cañamar, a registered nurse, and Emily Young, a certified therapeutic recreation specialist at TIRR Memorial Hermann, were featured along with patient, Mason Spelling, on a special broadcast that honored healthcare workers. Mason was paralyzed after a motocross accident and has been ...
Dr. Gerard Francisco, Chief Medical Officer, TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital and Chairman And Professor of the Department Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, spoke with about spasticity after stroke.
Every year, more than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke. The journey to recovery doesn’t end when a stroke has been treated. Agnes Deguzman suffered from a stroke back in December 2021.
Memorial Hermann Life Flight pilot, Robert Purdy, talks about his life as a pilot and the experience of transporting a security guard the day of the Santa Fe school shooting tragedy in 2018.
Memorial Hermann Health System, in partnership with the Houston Rockets and the City of Houston, unveiled two newly refurbished basketball courts, one indoor, one outdoor, at the Moody Community Center in north Houston.
Dr. Robert Lapus, Associate Professor of Pediatric Emergency Medicine with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and Director of Pediatric Emergency Services at Children's Memorial Hermann, and Dr. Sandra McKay, associate professor of pediatrics with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Hous...
Dr. Michelle Agrons, a board-certified breast radiologist with Memorial Hermann, discusses mammograms and who should be getting one yearly and how early detection can help save lives.
Dr. Victoria Regan, Vice President of the Women’s and Children’s Service Line with Memorial Hermann Health System and Pediatrician with Children’s Memorial Hermann Pediatrics, talks about the ongoing baby formula shortage.
Dr. Linda Yancey, an infectious disease specialist with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, talks about finishing the entire dose of antibiotics.
Dr. Solafa Elshatanoufy, a urogynecologist with UTHealth Houston & Memorial Hermann, along with Preena Nair, a pelvic floor physical therapist with Memorial Hermann – discuss why pelvic floor conditions shouldn’t be ignored or just considered “normal” for women.
Anne Briggs-Cheng didn't think she could get pregnant, but when she finally did, the baby got sick. Several doctors told her the baby wouldn't survive. But, not this Houston doctor.
May is Stroke Awareness Month. From warning signs to risk factors - Dr. Sunil Sheth, a UTHealth neurologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Associates, discusses what to look out for to help prevent and treat strokes.
Toni Amequito, a registered nurse at Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, was featured for Nurses Week. Toni has made it her mission to help teen mothers learn everything from how their bodies will change to breastfeeding. She set up a program for teen moms because she was a teen mom herself and sh...
Dr. Duyen Nguyen, an allergist affiliated with Memorial Hermann, provides tips for allergy suffers when it comes to spring cleaning.
Karly Mendez, human performance specialist with Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, was featured in an article about the benefits of taking cold showers after workouts.
Jacob Allen was born in Ukraine with Spina Bifida. He was adopted out of a Ukrainian orphanage by a family in Kingwood at the age of 15. His health care had been so neglected before moving here that his leg could not be saved. It was amputated in December of 2018. He endured 6 to 8 weeks of...
Dr. Duyen Nguyen, a specialist in pediatric and adult allergy and immunology affiliated with Memorial Hermann, talks about a study that examined whether a probiotic taken by infants could prevent development of eczema, asthma or rhinitis.
Dr. Nitin Tandon, a UTHealth Houston Neurosciences affiliated with Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute, along with his patient - Chasity Roberts, talk about surgical options to treat epilepsy and how he was able to help Chasity become seizure-free.
Dr. Khashayar Hematpour, Assistant Professor of Cardiac Electrophysiology McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and electrophysiologist at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, discussed the signs and symptoms of arrhythmi...
Patient Ernest Wright received a heart transplant at the Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center and he recently met the family of the man who donated his heart.
Dr. Brad Snyder, a bariatric surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann and UTHealth, along with his patient Corelle Chester share his weight loss journey and how this program helped him get his life back on track.
Dr. Ramesha Papanna, UTHealth maternal fetal medicine specialist and research director with The Fetal Center at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, was featured in a story about his work pioneering a new surgical technique to treat vasa previa in expectant mothers.
A story of a woman who successfully delivered twins at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital after being diagnosed with an incompetent cervix. UTHealth’s Dr. Angela Burgess, Medical Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, was featured in the story.<...
The miracle recovery of Walker Hicks, a baby who suffered a traumatic brain injury who has made huge strides in his recovery thanks to Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital. Dr. Stephen Fletcher, Dr. Phuong Nguyen, Dr. Stacey Hall, Dr. Peter Scully and Dr. ...
Dr. Anthony Estrera, Professor and Chair, Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgery with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and Medical Director Of Cardiovascular ICU And Cardiovascular IMU at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute, talks about a procedure he performed to prevent an a...
Dr. Sriram Nathan, cardiologist with the heart failure team at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and the Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center, talks about two heart transplant patients and the treatment they received. The two patients formed a friendship ...
A UT Health Houston doctor won a national pitch competition for a fully implantable blood pump he helped develop, which may reduce the risk for strokes more than other products already on the market.
Dr. Cindy Ivanhoe, a professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at UTHealth Houston and TIRR Memorial Hermann, talks about how doctors are treating long-term COVID patients.
Dr. Sameer Murali, associate professor of surgery with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and an obesity medicine specialist at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center talks about glutathione supplement.
Sleepiness is related to several health problems, including depression, anxiety, decreased cognitive function and memory, and it can lead to chronic conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. Sleep deprivation also slows your reaction time, which could negatively af...
Dr. Kateryna Komarovskiy, an endocrinologist with Memorial Hermann is from Kyiv, Ukraine. She talks about the situation in her homeland and the need for medical supplies. The print version ran on the front page of the City/State section.
Dr. Biswajit Kar, professor of cardiology with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and Chief of the Center for Advanced Heart Failure at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center, talks about COVID-19’s impact on the heart. He discussed the long-term effec...
Dr. Sriram Nathan, cardiologist with the heart failure team at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center, talks about heart transplant patient Ronnie Slovacek. Ronnie lost his mother to heart disease and his “new&rd...
Stacey Hall, DO, clinical assistant professor of pediatric rehabilitation medicine at UTHealth Houston and affiliated with TIRR Memorial Hermann, talks about 1-1/2 year old toddler who is recovering after developing a rare case of Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
March is National Sleep Awareness Month which is a great time to make sleep a priority for optimal health. Fifty to 70 million adults in the U.S. are affected by a sleep disorder (ASA, 2021). Poor sleep, whether occasional or frequent, can lower a person’s quality of life and can have detrimental...
Dr. Donald Molony, Professor of Renal Diseases and Hypertension at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and nephrologist at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, was interviewed about kidney diseases for National Kidney Month.
TIRR Memorial Hermann patient, Jaclyn Pellicote, suffered a traumatic brain injury after a car accident. After months of intense rehab she made a miraculous recovery. She is now using her experience to mentor other patients going through rehab.
Dr. Allison Boyle, a neurologist with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, talks about how deep brain stimulation can be a game-changer for Parkinson’s patients.
Learn how you can stay on track with your health. Doctors are beginning to see younger patients diagnosed with colon cancer, but the good news is - this disease is treatable, especially if it's caught early. Dr. Harith Mushtaq, a UTHealth colon and Rectal surgeon aff...
Officer II Puneet Dhillon, a security officer at Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, was on was patrolling the hospital when he saw a Blue Fish Pediatrics employee having a heart attack in the hospital parking lot.
Dr. Paul Evans, a trauma and critical care surgeon with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, talks about country singer, Josh Ward. He performed emergency surgery on Ward when he suffered a life-threatening injury after falling off his horse.
Dr. Ben Bobrow, Emergency Medicine with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, talks about the importance of CPR.
Brett Singer, sports dietitian at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, talks about the pros and cons of different types of fitness supplements.
A barrel racer who is a patient of Dr. Alfred Mansour, UTHealth orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann underwent a hip preservation procedure that allowed her to avoid hip replacement surgery at a young age.
Dr. Martin Citardi, chair of the Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and otolaryngologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, discusses everything patients need to know about sinusitis.
Dr. Kelli Burroughs, Department Chairman of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal Director for Perinatal Quality and Safety at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, talks about pregnancy and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Sriram Nathan, cardiologist with the heart failure team at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and the Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute, spoke about a heart transplant patient who is a hip hop artist. For American Heart Month, the patient wrote a song about his new hea...
The Houston Chronicle featured Dugan Chandler, a patient of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital who went into sudden cardiac arrest after participating in a rodeo event. Christine Meliones, Pediatric & Family Nurse Practitioner with UTHealth Houston commented on Dugan’s story. ...
Dr. Damien LaPar, pediatric and congenital heart surgeon at UTHealth Houston and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, shares with KPRC2 / Click2Houston how he can help newborns with complex heart conditions live their best possible life
In this Houston Chronicle article, you will find answers to the most common questions about congenital heart defects, including diagnosis and treatment and how parents can best support a child living with a congenital heart defect.
Erin Asprec, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Memorial Hermann Health System, spoke her role moving forward post-pandemic.
After the story aired, the heroes who saved the patient who collapsed in Memorial Park came forward and all were reunited.
Dr. James McCarthy, Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive with Memorial Hermann Health System, spoke about the situation with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas.
Pediatric cardiologist Dr. Avichal Aggarwal and pediatric and congenital heart surgeon Dr. Jorge Salazar at UTHealth Houston and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital discuss fighting heart disease in children and the latest advancements in treatment on ABC13.
Peggy Turner, Athletics Community Liaison and Adapted Sports Coordinator with TIRR Memorial Hermann, along with former TIRR patients, spoke about a high school athlete who received a scholarship to the University of Arizona to play wheelchair basketball.
Dr. Anthony Estrera, professor and chair of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and medical director of Cardiovascular ICU and Cardiovascular IMU at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, about performing surgery on the teen who found out through ...
Peggy Turner, Athletics Community Liaison and Adapted Sports Coordinator with TIRR Memorial Hermann, along with former TIRR patients, spoke about tryouts for the USA Low-Point Wheelchair Rugby Team hosted by TIRR Memorial Hermann.
Dr. Samuel Prater, medical director of Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Emergency Department and associate professor in the Department Of Emergency Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, spoke about carbon monoxide poisoning, one-year after the winter storm.
Two breast cancer patients at Memorial Hermann Northeast Cancer Center, who worked together and have been friends for years, were diagnosed and went through radiation treatment at the same time, so it was only fitting that they should ring the bell together signaling the end of their treatment. ...
Dr. Ben Bobrow, Emergency Medicine with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, spoke about a patient who went into cardiac arrest while exercising in Memorial Park and was saved by a group of people who performed CPR.
Dr. Samuel Prater, medical director of Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Emergency Department and associate professor in the Department Of Emergency Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, spoke about carbon monoxide poisoning.
Himanshu Prasad, a Houston-area 17-year-old whose cerebral palsy and spastic paraplegia have caused him to use crutches for most of his life. After life-changing surgery with Dr. Manish Shah, UTHealth pediatric neurosurgeon affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, he's getting ...
Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson, Vice President of Employee Health Medical Operations for Memorial Hermann Health System, spoke with the about whether or not we will need to receive a fourth booster shot.
Tom Flanagan, Vice President of Memorial Hermann Life Flight and System Trauma Services, spoke to about the K-9 program and training.
John Eshleman, Director of Benefits for Memorial Hermann Health System, spoke with Money.com about Memorial Hermann’s student loan repayment program.
Dr. Sriram Nathan, cardiologist with the heart failure team at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and affiliated with Memorial Hermann, spoke with about a patient whose implanted defibrillator malfunctioned on his wedding day and caused him to spend the day in the hospital.
We all lead busy lives and finding time to see a doctor isn’t always easy. But preventative care is an important part of living a long and healthy life. Dr. Archna Vajpayee, primary care physician with Memorial Hermann Medical Group shares the benefits of having a primary care physician you can c...
With heart disease being the leading cause of death in both men and women in the United States, heart issues should never wait. Memorial Hermann doctors Sharon Smalling and Rhonda Leaverton share how cardiac rehabilitations could heal hearts.
A physician at Memorial Hermann provides real advice about healthy weight loss. See how Memorial Hermann offers a supportive program tailored to your individual needs and personal goals.
Links between COVID and obesity have prompted some people to undergo surgery to lower their risks.
Employees who are mentally and physically well are more productive, less absent from work and feel better about themselves, their jobs and their employers — outcomes that can contribute to the bottom line. Memorial Hermann Medical Group suggests ways employers can help their employees become and ...
For nearly 2 years, we’ve been masking and quarantining and keeping our distance—all to protect our health and the health of others. Use the new year to restart good habits and offers some important tips for turning your health around in 2022.
A heart attack was the last thing on Victoria Guajardo’s mind when she started experiencing chest pain. At 27, she was just too young.
Memorial Hermann’s first baby of 2022 was born at 12:36 am on Jan. 1 at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
Dr. Sriram Nathan, cardiologist with the heart failure team at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and the Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center was interviewed by KPRC Channel 2 for a story about patient Frank Eakins. His implanted defibrillator malfunctioned on his wedding day. He ended...
Dr. Michael Macris, a cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, was interviewed by KRIV FOX 26 about patient Alvino Santana. Santana suffered cardiac arrested and was saved by an AED. Dr. Macris performed life-saving heart surgery.
Dr. Matthew Davis, an Assistant Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and clinical medical director of spinal cord injury service line at TIRR Memorial Hermann, spoke with the Houston Chronicle about Makayla Noble, a high school cheerleader who...
In just four short months, Himanshu Prasad has made great progress. Once not able to easily bend his legs, today he is climbing stairs and he's got even bigger goals. The 17-year-old was born with spastic diplegia, a type of cerebral palsy that causes tightness in the hip and leg muscles. All his...
Kingston Murriel is a 9-year old boy who was born with a heart defect where his heart did not grow properly, causing the right ventricle to do all the work. Most of these children end up needing a heart transplant. Dr. Jorge Salazar, professor of cardiovascular surgery with McGovern Medical Schoo...
Victoria Guajardo, a young mother from the Valley, got a new heart for Christmas that allowed her to spend the holiday with her 9-year old son.
Peggy Turner, Athletics Community Liaison and Adapted Sports Coordinator with TIRR Memorial Hermann, along with Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia, spoke with KUHF Radio about the new James Driver Park, a new inclusive park in NE Houston.
Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson gives an update on COVID-19 at Memorial Hermann.
If you’re experiencing symptoms like nausea, bloating or heart burn, it may prevent you from doing everyday things you love. That was the case for 21-year-old Danni Hertel. Watch the full clip above to learn more about her health journey to recovery after being diagnosed with functional dyspepsia...
UTHealth Spine and Orthopedic trauma surgeon with Memorial Hermann, Dr. Mark Prasarn, explains the treatment options that can help patients find back pain relief.
Anne Accardo’s doctor, Gustavo Oderich, describes it as a Cinderella story. Like a glass slipper that could only fit one foot, Oderich — a vascular surgeon McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, UT Physicians and Memorial Hermann — designed a stent specifically for Accardo.
Dr. David Rodriguez, an orthopedic surgeon who performs hip arthroplasty at Memorial Hermann, discusses who is a candidate for total hip replacement surgery, how it can significantly improve quality of life and how minimally invasive techniques can greatly benefit patients.
Pilot, the new Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital facility dog, was featured in the Houston Chronicle.
Husband gave wife life-saving CPR after she went into cardiac arrest.
No matter what your health regimen consists of, the holidays have a way of wreaking havoc on healthy habits. Add to that the stress of getting everything done, out-of-town guests and unusual routines, and you have a recipe for illness. By taking a proactive approach, we can overcome these obstacl...
Dr. Misti Ellsworth, an assistant professor of pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and director of Pediatric Infection Prevention at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, wrote an Op-ed in the Houston Chronicle about how parents should not be afraid to ask their pediatricians ...
Charlotte, who had just received the shot, explained to her identical twin, Claire, that the shot feels like “a pinch.” They gazed at each other when Memorial Hermann Hospital nurses delivered the split-second injection. A small crowd of parents and kids cheered.
Most recent discussions about public health center around the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, another pandemic is also threatening lives and livelihoods—the pandemic of type 2 diabetes.
Sandra Cartagena, a security guard at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, spoke with KHOU Channel 11 about about how she helped deliver a baby outside the hospital.
Dr. Ha Nguyen and Dr. Victoria Regan with Memorial Hermann discuss the OBGYN and holistic women's services available at Memorial Hermann.
Dawn McDonald, OTR, CLST, Lead Pediatric Therapist, OT III, TIRR Memorial Hermann – The Woodlands, spoke with the Houston Chronicle about how she developed lymphedema after a double mastectomy and now helps women at TIRR with the same condition get back to their lives.
Dr. David Callender and Carol Paret, Senior Vice President and Chief Community Health Officer with Memorial Hermann Health System, spoke with the Houston Chronicle for a story about Memorial Hermann becoming an anchor institution and expanding its commitment and efforts to support some of the are...
Dr. Michael Chang, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, spoke with a national reporter about the alarming rise in MIS-C cases among children.
With kids back in school and fall sports in full swing, this is the time that sports injuries are more likely to occur. Dr. Jessica Traver, pediatric orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine physician with Children’s Memorial Hermann and UTHealth Houston, discusses her team’s approach t...
Dr. Jessica Jones, UTHealth breast oncologist with Memorial Hermann Cancer Center, discussed the increasing prevalence of cancers in patients under the age of 40.
Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson, Vice President of Employee Health Medical Operations for Memorial Hermann Health System, spoke with CNBC about booster shots.
Kimberly Gandler, human performance manager with Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, spoke with Trail Runner, a national running publication, about how to incorporate heart rate training into workouts, especially as it pertains to pregnant women.
Dr. Nitin Tandon, with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, talks about how the Houston Astros supported one of his patients who had a brain tumor.
Dr. Arlene Ricardo, breast cancer specialist affiliated with Memorial Hermann, spoke with the Houston Chronicle about the importance of breast cancer screenings.
The Houston Chronicle profiled Tommy Goodwin, a Hollywood stuntman who is back to working in movies thanks to a surgery, performed by Dr. Milton “Chipp” Routt, a UTHealth orthopedic trauma surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, to repair Goodwin’s fractur...
Eugene Bramble, fitness specialist with TIRR Memorial Hermann – Kirby Glen was part of a feature story about Kel Matabah on KTRK Channel 13. Matabah, a TIRR Memorial Hermann patient, suffered a traumatic brain injury and started a foundation to help others who are also recovering from TBIs.
Jorge Sanchez, program manager for Memorial Hermann Community Benefit Corporation, spoke with the Houston Chronicle for a story about how a local muralist is helping with Memorial Hermann’s efforts to beautify Clark Park in north Houston.
Michelle Tate, a 40-year old woman who spent three months in a coma at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center after contracting COVID-19, was interviewed by ABC News about her story of survival.
Brent Peery, Vice President of Chaplaincy Services for Memorial Hermann Health System, spoke with KUHF Radio about how our chaplains are helping our frontline workers deal with the stress of this latest COVID-19 surge.
Dr. David Sandberg, UTHealth pediatric neurosurgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute, was profiled by the Houston Chronicle for the amazing work he is doing helping children nationally.
Dr. Sriram Nathan, Program Director of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology Fellowship at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and Director of Cardiogenic Shock at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, spoke to the Houston Chronicle about a local rapper who was living and perfor...
Memorial Hermann President & CEO, Dr. David Callender, gives an update on the current COVID-19 situation.
Peggy Turner, Athletics Community Liaison and Adapted Sports Coordinator with TIRR Memorial Hermann, was interviewed by KHOU Channel 11 for a story about Kaitlyn Eaton, a basketball player who will represent the USA in the Paralympic Games later this month in Tokyo. Kaitlyn got her start in the ...
It’s hard to believe it’s already back to school time in Texas. Many school districts in our area are set to return to class this week. But things are changing, as Covid-19 cases continue to rise and appear to be impacting more children.
Jennifer Steenburg, ICU Nursing Director at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, wrote an op-Ed for the about what it’s like caring for patients in the middle of a fourth wave of COVID-19.
Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson, Vice President of Employee Health Medical Operations for Memorial Hermann Health System, spoke about how to speak to your loved ones about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Eugene Bramble, B.S., NASM, PN1, SFS, Fitness Specialist III, Strength Unlimited, TIRR Memorial Hermann/Kirby Glen, talks about Kel Matabah, a young man who suffered a traumatic brain injury and is now thriving as a bodybuilder.
Dr. Hilary Fairbrother, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at UTHealth and affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, spoke with the Houston Chronicle about how the emergency department is faring during this latest COVID-19 surge.
Dr. James McCarthy, Chief Physician Executive, Memorial Hermann Health System, gives an update on hospitalizations, Guillen-Barre Syndrome, vaccines and the Delta variant.
According to Memorial Hermann Hospital, 99% of people hospitalized with the virus are not vaccinated, but what they're seeing now is that the people hospitalized are younger than before.
Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson, Vice President of Employee Health Medical Operations for Memorial Hermann Health System, talks about the rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations throughout the Memorial Hermann Health System.
Sean Harris, a sports physical therapist and clinical researcher with Memorial Hermann’s Ironman Sports Medicine Institute, talks about how the physical, mental stress of preparing for a delayed Olympics hits U.S. athletes.
Dr. Shabana Walia, Assistant Professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in the Department of Emergency Medicine and affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, spoke with KPRC Channel 2 about injuries that occur from lightning strikes.
Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson, Vice President of Employee Health Medical Operations for Memorial Hermann Health System, talks about getting your kids vaccinated before the start of the school year.
Dr. David Callender, President & CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System, talks about the rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Dr. Walt Lowe, director of the Memorial Hermann Ironman Sports Institute, talks U.S. Olympic athlete, Victoria Stambaugh, who will represent the U.S. in Taekwondo.
Dr. George Al-Shamy, a neurosurgeon with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, reunites with a patient who had a traumatic brain injury after a bike accident.
Dr. David Callender is honored in Houston Business Journal's fourth-annual Most Admired CEO Awards.
Dr. David Callender, President & CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System, talks about the drop in COVID-19 cases.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said that it will add a warning to the Pfizer and Moderna coronavirus vaccines about mild, rare cases of heart inflammation seen in some teens and young adults following vaccination
Dr. Avichal Aggarwal, pediatric cardiologist with UT Physicians and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, talks about the link between COVID-19 and myocarditis in teens.
Dr. David Callender, President & CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System, talks about different aspects of the pandemic and beyond.
Dr. Soma Jyothula, medical director of the lung transplant program at Memorial Hermann and associate professor of medicine at the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, talks about a 32-year old man who underwent a double lung transplant after his lungs were destroyed by COVID-19.
Dr. Sidra Yunas, OB/GYN with Memorial Hermann Medical Group, talks about how new expectant mothers can prepare for hurricane season.
Dr. Benedict Ifedi, a family medicine physician with Memorial Hermann Medical Group Katy Primary Care & Sports Medicine, talks about what can happen to a child if they are left in hot car.
This is the first large retrospective cohort study on the primary medical and neurological complications and comorbidities in persons with DoC. A total of 146 patients admitted to a specialized inpatient DoC rehabilitation program from 1 January 2014 to 31 October 2018 were included.
Dr. James McCarthy and 15-year old daughter, Kathryn, talk about getting vaccinated.
Dr. Victoria Regan, VP, Women's and Children's Services, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, talks about vaccinating kids 12 years of age and older.
Dr. James McCarthy talk about vaccinating kids 12 years of age and older.
Stephanice Stephen, critical care nurse manager at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected her.
Carol Paret, senior vice president and chief community health officer with Memorial Hermann Health System, talks about how Memorial Hermann is partnering with churches to vaccinate underserved Houstonians.
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital nurse, Jennifer Steenberg, talks about her life during COVID-19.
Mariam Wahby, Education Specialist, Behavioral Health Services with Memorial Hermann, talks about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of kids.
Dr. David Callender talks about Memorial Hermann shifting it's vaccine strategy.
Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson, talks about how to talk to family members who are hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Sam Prater, Medical Director/Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Emergency Department, talks about carbon monoxide poisoning during the Texas winter storm.
Did you know, knees are the most common site of pain in adults over age 50? This pain may prevent you from doing everyday things you enjoy.
Dr. James McCarthy talks about how the demand for the COVID-19 vaccine is dwindling.
Dr. Annamaria Macaluso Davidson, associate vice president of medical operations for Memorial Hermann Medical Group, talks about what you can do after getting the COVID-19 vaccination.
Dr. David Callender, President & CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System, talks about what MH is doing to help employees during the pandemic.
Dr. James McCarthy, Chief Physician Executive with Memorial Hermann Health System, talks about how flu season was non-existent this year.
Dr. Gerard Francisco, Chief Medical Officer at TIRR Memorial Hermann and Chair of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at UTHealth, talks about music therapy for the brain.
Dr. Linda Yancey talks about how you can still spread the COVID-19 even after receiving the vaccine.
Dr. James McCarthy talks about the Memorial Hermann vaccine waitlist.
Dr. David Callender gives an update on vaccine distribution.
Dr. Manish Shah saves the life of a University of Texas at Austin student after discovering a blood clot the size of an apple in his skull.
Father and son physicians Dr. Paul Torre and Dr. Michael Torre were featured on NBC’s Today Show about working together at Memorial Hermann Southeast during this pandemic.
Dr. Jorge Salazar saves the life of an infant with a scrambled heart.
Dr. Donna Goff and Dr. Jorge Salazar talked to the Houston Chronicle about treating a twin born with half of a heart with a string of surgeries.
UH guard DeJon Jarreau played in Sunday's win over Rutgers after suffering a hip pointer in Friday's game vs. Cleveland State. It's the type of injury that can linger.
Brian Duncan, director of human performance at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, spoke with the Houston Chronicle about hip pointers. The story was a feature on the injury that has affected University of Houston basketball player, DeJon Jarreau.
Dr. Linda Yancey advises people on what to do after returning home from Spring Break.
Dr. James McCarthy urges residents to be safe on Spring Break.
The staff at Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital help grant a final wish for a man dying of COVID-19.
Dr. David Callender urges residents to be safe on Spring Break.
Dr. David Callender wrote an op-ed about Medicaid expansion.
Stephanice Stephen, nurse manager of critical care at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, and Dr. Luis Chug reflect on COVID-19 one-year later.
Dr. David Callender talks about what is has been like battling COVID-19 on the one-year anniversary of the dreaded virus.
Dr. David Callender urges Governor Greg Abbott to reverse course on the mask mandate and opening up Texas.
Dr. Linda Yancey talks about the benefits of the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Dr. David Callender voices his displeasure with Governor Greg Abbott lifting the mask mandate and opening Texas 100%.
National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month is every March, giving healthcare providers the opportunity to share valuable, life-saving information with the public regarding the importance of being screened. Colon and rectal surgeon with Memorial Hermann and UTHealth, Dr. Scott McKnight shares ever...
Dr. Linda Yancey talks about the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Jason Glover, VP of Operations at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, talks about the successful mass vaccination clinic in The Woodlands.
Dr. Jorge Salazar talks about children and heart disease.
Tiger Woods, world-renowned golfer is on the road to recovery after multiple injuries from his traumatic car accident.
Dr. Linda Yancey talks about the signs and symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Dr Tanya Kajese, Bariatric Surgeon with Memorial Hermann, discusses bariatric surgery and how it can help you lose the pounds.
Memorial Hermann President & CEO, Dr. David Callender, talks about how the system made it through the storm, vaccinations, and COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Dr. Chris Langan, Regional Chief Medical Officer with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Northeast Hospital talks about hypothermia.
Memorial Hermann President & CEO, Dr. David Callender, talks about about the system made it through the winter storm; vaccines
UTHealth/Memorial Hermann ER physician, Dr. Samuel Prater, talks about carbon monoxide poisoning and other things he saw during the big winter storm.
Dr. Salil Bhandari, associate professor of medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and Memorial Hermann emergency medicine physician talks about carbon monoxide poisoning.
Dr. Chris Langan, Regional Chief Medical Officer with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Northeast Hospital talks about carbon monoxide poisoning, hypothermia, etc.
Dr. Scott Bassett, an interventional cardiologist with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, talks about how treatment options have expanded to care for heart patients in the Houston area.
Rhonda Abbott, Senior Vice President & Chief Executive Officer at TIRR Memorial Hermann, talks about TIRR Memorial Hermann being a founding partner and supporter of the ReelAbilities Festival.
You finally get your appointment, but you show up and they turn you away. Here are some things to keep in mind to make sure your shot is secured.
Dr. Deepti Mishra, VP & CMO with Memorial Hermann Medical Group, talks about what to do and what not to do before getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Memorial Hermann President & CEO, Dr. David Callender, talks COVID-19 hospitalizations; vaccinations.
Memorial Hermann infectious disease specialist, Dr. Linda Yancey, says the COVID-19 virus loves cold weather.
Dr. Gustavo Oderich is a world-renowned authority on vascular and endovascular surgery and one of 10 surgeons in the country to have U.S. FDA-approved access to industry standard and custom-made stents to treat complex aortic aneurysms. He discusses the importance of vascular health and the in...
A young man in Houston wants to share potentially life saving information after he survived a very serious heart condition known as the widow maker.
A flood of TikTok and YouTube videos promise viewers they can learn to do a split in as little as a day.
Dr. Kevin Coupe, an Orthopedic Surgeon with Memorial Hermann discusses treatment options for various shoulder injuries.
Dr. Jamie Terry, a breast surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann, talks about breast cancer and African American women.
Dr. Linda Yancey weighs in on new CDC guidelines regarding children going back to school.
Doctors say the 18-year-old had a tangle of blood vessels in his head the size of a plum. It caused bleeding in his brain that was the size of an apple.
Dr. Linda Yancey talks about why we are not seeing many flu cases this season.
Dr. James McCarthy talks about what it means for Memorial Hermann to become a vaccination hub.
A Memorial Hermann social worker explains why she wanted to get the COVID-19 vaccine while she is pregnant.
How music therapy helped U.S. Representative Gabrielle Giffords find her voice after being shot.
Memorial Hermann Chief Physician Executive talks about the NRG drive-thru vaccine event and how long it will take to vaccinate everyone in the Houston area.
A Kingwood, TX woman who contracted polio as a child before the development of vaccine vowed not to miss out on getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
Memorial Hermann infectious disease specialist, Dr. Linda Yancey, debunks myths surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines.
Dr. Michael Trahan, UTHealth Bariatric Surgeon with Memorial Hermann, discusses their NewStart program and how it can help you lose the pounds.
Memorial Hermann Chief Physician Executive, Dr. James McCarthy, talks about vaccine distribution.
A Humble ISD nurse says there are many reasons why she wanted to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Memorial Hermann President & CEO, Dr. David Callender, talks about the rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Memorial Hermann holds drive-thru vaccine event at NRG Park.
A new variant from the UK has made its way to Houston. Dr. Linda Yancey breaks down the variant and what it means.
While the variant spreads more easily, researchers say its symptoms are not more severe than the previous versions of the virus. In addition, the number of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the Houston area.
Dr. Linda Yancey talks to KHOU about receiving her second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
A Memorial Hermann employee talks about getting the COVID-19 vaccine in honor of her grandfather who lost his battle to the virus last summer.
Dr. James McCarthy gives an update on the number of COVID-19 cases on the rise as well as how the vaccine rollout process is working.
Giving someone a second chance at life is one of the nicest things anyone can do for another. A nurse at Memorial Herman selflessly gave her kidney to save her colleague's husband.
The first baby of 2021 was born at Memorial Hermann-Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.
The new program, “K9 Casualty Care Course and Transportation Service,” is the nation’s first nongovernment agency program to provide treatment and transportation for injured K-9 officers, according to the Texas Operational Canine Committee.
When you’re living with joint pain, simple activities become difficult or even impossible to accomplish. Luckily experts with Memorial Hermann Joint Centers are always on hand and ready to help relieve your pain.
If your child has had COVID-19, doctors at Memorial Hermann said you should get their heart checked before letting them get back into physical activity.
Dr. David Callender, CEO of Memorial Hermann, joins CNBC’s Kelly Evans to discuss how he is planning to vaccinate health care workers and how the coronavirus outbreak is faring in his region.
A Memorial Hermann nurse care for COVID-19 patients earns her a major prize.
Memorial Hermann President & CEO, Dr. David Callender, talks about COVID-19 hospitalizations and vaccines.
Dr. Randal Camarillo, an orthopedic surgeon with Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, shares tips to keep student athletes active at home and prevent injuries during the offseason.
Bariatric surgery is on the rise in the era of COVID-19.
Kaitlyn Eaton started playing wheelchair basketball at 5 years old. She was born with a condition where part of her spine missing.
A young woman from Kingwood develops a blood clot in her arm after excessive exercising.
Aneurysms can happen anywhere in the body, but usually occur in your aorta, the main artery that ships blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The stomach is the most common site, where the condition is known as an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA).
Dr. Linda Yancey reflects back on a tough year of dealing with COVID-19.
Adversity hasn't stopped local Houston athlete while battling Parkinson's disease and training for the 70.3 Ironman.
Memorial Hermann takes steps to help employees mentally deal with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
A young woman raises thousands of dollars to feed healthcare workers at Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital.
A survey commissioned by the Memorial Hermann Community Benefit Corporation identifies some of the problems plaguing residents of southwest Houston.
Women's World Cup athlete bounces back strong after tearing her ACL and navigating catching COVID-19
The pain was constant for the sisters over the decades — a grinding, bone-on-bone sensation in the knee.
A young woman from Idaho travels to Memorial Hermann to undergo life-saving brain surgery.
Dr. James McCarthy talks about the similarities between the flu and COVID-19.
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time to keep in mind that according to the American Cancer Society, about one out of nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. To stress the importance of screenings and having the right treatment for this disease, urologist...
UTHealth surgeons were the first in Texas to perform a double lung transplant at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center on a man whose lungs were damaged by COVID-19.
Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital’s dedicated, affiliated surgeons, leadership, physical therapists, nurses and ancillary team help provide an excellent patient experience and necessary patient education as we continue to navigate the COVID-19 landscape.
A father and son work in the ER at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital saving lives during the height of the COVID-19 crisis.
A Memorial Hermann nurse talks about leaving New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Life Flight's Tom Flanagan talks about how MH played a role in rescuing patients.
If you've struggled with pain, whether it's in your neck after sitting at a computer all day or you tweaked your knee while gardening or exercising, we have a pain-free solution for you.
An ER doctor from Louisiana survives COVID-19 after spending weeks in the hospital and going through rehab at TIRR Memorial Hermann.
Spasticity is one of the most frequent neurological impairments affecting persons with disorders of consciousness (DoC). If left untreated, it can mask signs of consciousness by inhibiting one's ability to interact with the environment. The lack of information about spasticity specific to patient...
A UTHealth/Memorial Hermann doctor talks about the long-term effects of COVID-19.
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on our minds and bodies. Even if we've managed to stay active, the disruption to our daily routines — coupled with the threat and uncertainties surrounding the virus — has caused us to develop a number of bad habits. How can we better use our t...
During the height of the COVID-19 surge in July in Houston Dr. James McCarthy talked to NBC News about the situation at Memorial Hermann.
After enduring 16 surgeries, this Dobie High School star athlete, Gabriel Rojas, has emerged strong to recently clinch a prized baseball scholarship at Letourneau University in Longview for Fall 2020. It was a freak accident that could have sent any young boy's life into tailspin, but instead it...
A Houston Chronicle reporter spent the day in the COVID ICU at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center to see what it's like to take care of patients during the pandemic.
If you’re looking for a new start and you need help to lose weight, there are medical procedures available, even amid the coronavirus crisis. Doctor Jason Balette And Dr. Drew Howard, bariatric surgeons with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, and patient Diana Barnett, explained detai...
Dr. Zayde Radwan, orthopedic surgeon with Memorial Hermann Joint Center, shared treatment options for those suffering with arthritis.
Most patients who survive COVID-19 after being treated in ICU, need to undergo rehabilitation to get their mobility back. TIRR Memorial Hermann has created a program specifically designed to help these patients.
Gerard Francisco, MD, is chief medical officer for TIRR Memorial Hermann rehabilitation hospital and chairman and professor in the department of physical medicine and rehabilitation at UTHealth’s McGovern Medical School. He spoke with TMC News on June 3, 2020. From what we heard about COVID...
While playing sports can be great way to encourage your kids to keep moving, there may be some risks you might not know about. Orthopedic Surgeon of Memorial Hermann Ironman Sports Medicine Institute Dr. Bonnie Gregory shares some ways you can prevent common youth sports injuries.
Survivors of critical illness from acute respiratory syndrome and the prior SARS epidemic suggest that critically ill COVID-19 survivors may experience a wide range of sequelae, resulting in long-lasting physical, cognitive, and psychological dysfunction. Early rehabilitation can mitigate these c...
Scoliosis is an abnormal curve of the spine often diagnosed at early childhood. Dr. Shiraz Younas and Dr. Lindsay Crawford with Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital shared best treatment plans for the condition.
Dr. Joshua Griffin, orthopedic surgeon at Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, discusses treatment options for ACL injuries.
Life will never be the same for children who grew up in the COVID-19 era — and that’s challenging. But parents can help their children understand and adjust to the new normal. “I encourage families to be creative about what they can do in lieu of prom and birthday or graduation parties and ask fo...
Dr. Ankit Patel, Stroke Medical Director at Memorial Hermann Katy, discusses signs of a stroke and what you can do to help reduce your risk of having one. For more information on Memorial Hermann and their stroke centers, call 713-704-7100 or visit memorialhermann.org/stroke.
How about less screen time and more play time? How to keep your kids healthy and safe and what to keep an eye on to keep their stress levels low.
Lake Creek High School Principal Phil Eaton was unconscious and using a ventilator for nearly three weeks at Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands. "I shouldn't be alive," he says. After spending 21 days on a ventilator fighting for his life, Phil Eaton spent a month as a TIRR Memorial Hermann-The Woodl...
Rena Gerstenberg, 56, underwent a weight loss surgery to shrink her stomach. This heralded the first robotic-assisted surgery performed at the Greater Heights campus, and likely in all of the Heights area.
If you are living with pain after a recent orthopedic or sports-related injury and you are hesitant to seek professional help -- there's no need to delay care because orthopedic services are back in business. Dr. Rehal Bhojani, primary care sports medicine physician with Memorial Hermann IRONMAN ...
Although we are still in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, physicians are taking precautions to safely resume preventive care, both in their offices and virtually, with telehealth audio and video options.
Dr. Annamaria Davidson with Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital explains the type of tests for COVID-19 and the importance of getting tested.
Depending on the injury or the patient, PT may or may not have been on hold during coronavirus but Memorial Hermann says it’s important for a lot of patients to get back in for face-to-face visits now.
In honor of National Women’s Health Week, Memorial Hermann OB/Gyn Dr. Carlos Perez-Cosio explains why women should not put their healthcare needs on pause.
During these uncertain times, pregnancy can understandably cause increased concern for a mom-to-be. That’s why Dr. lyabode Ogunlade, Ob/Gyn at Memorial Hermann - Cypress, is providing insight into questions about covid-19 and the implications for women who are currently pregnant.
People with spinal cord injury (SCI) represent a unique diagnostic challenge as it relates to coronavirus disease COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals with SCI develop a myriad of physiological changes that not only increase their risk of morbidity from COVID-19, but may also mask the presentation of a...
Did you know that stroke is the nation’s fifth leading cause of death? While covid-19 may be on everyone's mind, May is Stroke Awareness Month, so we're dispelling common stroke myths and sharing what you can do to reduce risks.
Learn the advancements and treatments offered for heart surgery at Memorial Hermann.
Here are Houston doctors’ tips on caring for someone who contracts COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus.
Losing nearly half his bodyweight, Houston man has no plans to stop
Human bodies were not meant to sit for long periods of time. But we knew this already.
Gastroenterologist Dr. G.S. Ramesh discusses the importance of screening for colorectal cancer.
Dr. David Callender had barely settled into his new post as the CEO of Memorial Hermann Health System last fall when he announced the sprawling chain’s new vision: a commitment to broadening its reach beyond hospital and clinic walls by improving the neighborhoods where people live, work an...
NewStart, Memorial Hermann’s surgical weight loss program, is a supportive program tailored to a patient’s individual journey, including pre-surgical counseling and post-surgery recovery and support. Surgery options for patients include gastric banding, gastric sleeve, gastric bypass,...
Dr. Tanya Kajese, bariatric surgeon with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, and one of her patients, Misty Hammond, share tips to adapt healthy eating habits after weight loss surgery.
Recently, we've heard so much about opioids and their dangers. Now, we have a new drug to warn you about, and it could be just as deadly.
Dr. Daniel Hermann with Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital discusses treatment for PFO which is also defined as a hole in the heart.
Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in American men, and most prostate cancers are found before they ever cause any symptoms. Since September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, this is a good time to bring attention to the importance of an annual screening and t...
Lacy Johnson, 17, has recently begun regaining function in the left side of her body thanks to TIRR Memorial Hermann.
Dr. Steven Canfield is conducting clinical trials on a procedure that could revolutionize prostate cancer treatment in the next decade.
The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine inducted orthopedic surgeon Christopher Harner, MD, into its hall of fame at the organization's annual meeting in Boston on July 14.
Yesenia Blancas, MD, an OB-GYN affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, discusses the challenges for patient and provider around endometriosis.
Suicide rates among all age groups in the United States rose 30 percent between 2000 and 2016, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, but experts are particularly concerned about the higher number deaths for adolescents and young adults.
Phil Sontag quickly returned to spending time with his family, thanks to a minimally invasive approach to repair his mitral valve performed by Dr. Tom Nguyen.
Body Mass Index, known as BMI, is a calculation based on weight and height. The result categorizes you as underweight, normal, overweight or obese.
Memorial Hermann is introducing a first of its kind sports park in Katy. Athletes of all ages will soon have the chance to either improve their performance or use a new program to quickly return to play after injury.
If you ever doubted your abilities to compete in the Ironman triathlon, we're sure you're not the only one.
Brittany Dodson was diagnosed with colon cancer at just 26 years old and doctors think her tumor began forming when she was much younger.
Pediatric neurosurgeon Stephen Fletcher, DO discusses addressing spina bifida through maternal-fetal surgery and how it has impacted 8-month old Elysia.
“I've lost, like, right at 200 pounds. When I started I weighed around 415, and I'm around 215 right now,” said Nick Bone after undergoing weight loss surgery with Dr. John Primomo.
“Naps should be shorter. While it can be as little as five minutes, 20 to 30 minutes is ideal,” said Dr. Reeba Mathew, co-director of the Sleep Disorders Center at Memorial Hermann Hospital and UTHealth.
On March 12, Mark Neville was announcing that the SDCCU Holiday Bowl and Navy/Notre Dame game funneled more than $75 million of economic benefit into the San Diego community. On March 21, the CEO of the Holiday Bowl Game Association was making a far different contribution. He was in a Houston hos...
After taking on a challenge to eat 18 hot dogs in one night, Amer Ismail realized he no longer garnered respect from those around him—or himself. So, he did something about it: He put down the hot dogs, learned to ski, almost died, and lost 200 pounds in the process.
It's a totally preventable disease, and yet the American Cancer Society anticipates more than 51,000 people will die from colorectal cancer this year. Patients are becoming younger and younger. In fact, one Houston woman, Brittany Dodson, was only 26-years old when she was diagnosed with stage 3...
Bareback bronc rider Anthony Thomas has dreamed of being crowned world champion since he was a young teenager in Australia taming wild horses.
It is no surprise that Moise was the recipient of this year’s Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given to physicians who have made a lasting and significant impact in the field.
Before birth, babies rely on their mothers for oxygen. A mother’s oxygen-rich blood travels from the right atrium to the left atrium of a baby’s developing heart through a small, open flap called the foramen ovale.
The former Oilers quarterback played through pain many times: “Twelve concussions, broken cheek, two cracked sternums, 38 broken ribs, 4 separated shoulders."
Physicians at Red Duke Trauma Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center make a plea to Houston Area Drivers to put down their phones while driving.
As hundreds of runners get ready for the Houston Marathon, we want to show you the best ways to prepare.
A trip to the eye doctor ultimately led Jackie Purswell to a life-saving carotid artery surgery at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.
The SAFE2SAVE app, founded in 2016 by Marci Cory, works to combat distracted driving in Texas. Tom Flanagan, vice president of Trauma Service Line and System Integration at Memorial Hermann, thinks SAFE2SAVE can make a difference, particularly among younger drivers.
Becker's Healthcare named the following organizations to the 2018 edition of its list "100 hospitals and health systems with great neurosurgery and spine programs."
Hospital celebrates second anniversary and opens new cardiac ICU and operating rooms.
A 94-year-old southeast Houston great-grandmother is proving that you're never too old to lift weights.
Community health workers in emergency rooms improve patient health and cut costs. A Memorial Hermann program led by the Community Benefit Corporation has resulted in a decline in ER visits.
Memorial Hermann Health System has partnered with a new generic drug company formed to combat "artificially high" pharmaceutical prices and ease chronic drug shortages.
If you're like us, when you think of the typical sufferer of sleep apnea, you might imagine an older gentleman, perhaps with a beer belly. But the condition strikes all ages, and, in fact, Dr. Cindy Jon, a pediatric pulmonologist affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hermann, has seen an incr...
To meet the needs of spine and neurosurgery patients, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center developed the Memorial Hermann Orthopedic & Spine Hospital.
Hospitals will be required to post the cost of their standard services online, starting Jan. 1, 2019. Patients will be able to compare prices before seeking treatment.
Christa Filak, MD, a pediatrician with Memorial Hermann Medical Group, said everyone can catch the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), but especially babies and the elderly are susceptible.
One of Santa’s special helpers, Santa Deryl, is home for Christmas thanks to the physicians with Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute.
Santa Claus stopped by the NICU at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital to bring some joy to some newborns and families.
Her mother knew Tonia wouldn't be happy until they'd been able to help the other kids. No matter how impossible it seemed.
A promising young athlete from Iowa wise beyond her years recognizes the inner champion of patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Marci Corry, founder of Safe 2 Save, along with Tom Flanagan and Sarah Abbott with Memorial Hermann discuss their partnership that is helping save lives on the road.
Dr. Saumya Sharma, an electrophysiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute, discusses newer procedures to aid in the treatment of an irregular heartbeat.
Dr. James McCarthy, EVP and Chief Physician Executive, shares his thoughts on how doctors can help curtail the epidemic of gun violence.
Dr. Arthy Yoga with Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital stopped by to discuss how genetics can play a role in breast cancer diagnosis.
Facility Medical Director, Robert Carpenter, with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital helps explain when it's vital to go to the emergency room or visit an urgent care center.
In 2015, Memorial Hermann began searching for a new chief executive. One of the first candidates the board approached was sitting in an office right down the hall.
Jonathon Coz doesn’t remember this happening to him in February, 2016. But his wife does. As a nurse, she’s well trained in CPR, and she performed compressions for about 10 minutes until the ambulance arrived to take Coz to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.
The crash injured Anzaldua so badly that he initially could not speak or breathe on his own. It was weeks before he could swallow on his own. He spent almost two months at TIRR Memorial Hermann, one of the premier rehabilitation facilities in the country.
Houston disability rights activist Lex Frieden, one of the ADA’s authors, told TMC News this year that working with Bush was a defining moment in his advocacy efforts.
Kevin Coupe, MD, an orthopedic surgeon with Memorial Hermann Ironman Sports Medicine Institute and UT Physicians in the Woodlands, Texas, has seen numerous athletes — students, professionals, weekend warriors — suffer heat illness due to overexertion, particularly in warm weather.
Walmart said it selected the approved facilities, including Memorial Hermann and all known in health care as designated "centers of excellence," for their demonstrated expertise in high-risk procedures.
Executive Vice President of Acute Care Services and Chief Transformation Officer at Memorial Hermann Health System featured.
More than 300 attendees gathered at MINI of The Woodlands earlier this month for Canopy Quest, an inaugural fundraiser event for Canopy, a cancer survivorship center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
As a Fisk Electric superintendent, John Marra is helping construct the new Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center tower, slated to open in 2020. Tuyen Nguyen, M.D., has kept Marra on the job with a different construction project: rebuilding Marra’s leaky heart valve.
During cold weather, your core body temperature may start to drop, so to make up for that, you may shiver, your heart rate may increase and there may be more strain on your heart. Scientists wanted to know if that put us at risk for heart attack. The American Heart Association found for the...
The bad news is that Wesley Moore has lung cancer. The good news is that drugs have been developed to treat his disease caused by a gene abnormality allowing him to continue his passion.
The Memorial Hermann Sports Park-Katy will offer a primary care clinic, a training center and an outdoor turf field when it’s expected to open late next spring.
On the Fourth of July in 2016, Braden Scott came down with what seemed like just a summer cold. But a couple of days later, when the 5-year-old couldn’t swallow and was having trouble walking, his parents took him to urgent care in Beaumont. But Braden continued to get worse, so his parents...
Since the birth of little Hiram was diagnosed with Charge syndrome and, for this reason, had to undergo different treatments and operations that would allow him to continue alive. Today, at 4 years of age, he has managed to overcome medical prognosis, walks by his own means and communicates with ...
Perhaps more than most people, Carol Paret is well aware how intimidating our health care system can be. As Memorial Hermann Health System’s Chief Community Benefit Officer and CEO of its subsidiary Community Benefit Corporation, however, Paret oversees an organization that, despite the usu...
Nearly half of parents say they've saved leftover antibiotics that were prescribed to their children, according to a new study - and of those, nearly three-quarters then gave those medications to someone else without consulting a doctor.
Nathan was gone. His heart stopped beating. So how and why is he sitting here today? They got a pulse and got him to Memorial Hermann Southwest, where they discovered Nathan had a rare heart condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is honoring the man who saved thousands of lives during his own time on earth with a special tribute. Vaughn Construction, overseeing the construction of the new Susan and Fayez Sarofim Pavilion at the hospital, has installed a large steel outline of red cowb...
Children take longer to get acclimated to a sudden temperature drop, and that's why doctors say as the weather changes, so should your child's wardrobe.
Oncologist Dr. Michelina Cairo and Breast Surgeon Dr. Jamie Terry, affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, shares how a team approach was beneficial in helping Jenna D'Amico fight breast cancer and win!
Many tout vaping as a healthy alternative to cigarette smoking, but health experts are now saying, “Not so fast.” In fact, the head of the FDA is calling teen vaping “an epidemic”.
“Charlie’s Angels” star Jaclyn Smith is certain her husband Brad Allen was heaven sent. The actress and the heart surgeon have been married since 1997 and the pair is still happily in love. Smith previously told Closer Weekly she met Allen when he was working at Memorial Hermann...
The impact from the accident tore Sneed’s spinal cord from the base of her skull. Two weeks later, Sneed was transferred to TIRR Memorial Hermann in Houston—the No. 2 rehabilitation hospital in the nation—for in-patient care. Although she was unable to talk, walk, move her limbs...
This year, 2018, is 50 years after I graduated from what is now TIRR Memorial Hermann, 40 years after we founded the Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) Program at TIRR and 30 years after the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center opened.
Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Terrence Anderson, of Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital discusses treatment options for children with Scoliosis.
As an Interventional cardiologist at Memorial Hermann and assistant professor of cardiovascular medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Konstantinos Charitakis, M.D., understands the importance of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Whether he’s pedaling along the roads in ...
Volunteers, supporters, and the community came together on Sunday, November 4, 2018 for Canopy Quest, a community wide scavenger hunt around The Woodlands, that raised funds and awareness for Canopy, a cancer survivorship center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
What started as minor numbness in her face, by the end of the day, she was completely paralyzed. “It’s a disease where the body, something causes it to attack itself. It attacks the nerves," said Dr. P. Jacob Joseph with TIRR Memorial Hermann/UT Health. Dr. Joseph says the exact cause...
Medical Director of Memorial Hermann Life Flight; retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force. Growing up in Fairbanks, Alaska, Joseph Love didn’t anticipate he would have a career in the military or in medicine. But after completing his master’s degree, his wife convinced him to...
Four years ago, Walter Lowe, MD, the team physician for the Houston Texans, watched as outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney—the No. 1 NFL draft pick in 2014—injured his knee in the first game of the season. Lowe is the chairman of the department of orthopedic surgery at McGovern Medica...
Dr. Houston Braly with the Memorial Hermann Joint Center performs hip replacement on patient Kyle Martin McGowan who had battled Leukemia.
When Olivia Shanks landed in the hospital, it changed her life. She didn’t arrive as a patient, though — she came to work. The 21-year-old, who has high-functioning autism, has struggled to get places on time. Some basic workplace tasks stressed her out. Her work in Memorial Hermann S...
A quiet, solemn moment with family, friends, and hospital staff lining the hallways to honor the sacrifice made by 33-year-old Juanita Deluna. Deluna -- known for her kindness and love -- was declared brain dead last week after suffering a seizure and losing oxygen to her brain.
According to Jennifer Zimmerman, vice president of operations for the Memorial Hermann Medical Group, the new emergency room landscape can be broken down into a few categories. The most familiar is the traditional emergency room at a hospital, such as Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Cente...
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital now offers a minimally invasive stroke prevention procedure for people with carotid artery disease. It’s called transcarotid artery revascularization, or TCAR. Carotid artery disease develops when fatty deposits, or plaque, clog the blood vessels deliveri...
The 2018 Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health Luncheon was a record-breaking event, not only in terms of fundraising but also attendance. Canopy, the crown-jewel of our fundraising efforts, is a Cancer Survivorship Center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center that provides services ...
Dr. Brian Boutwell, who sat down with Dr. James “Red” Duke Jr. several times in his final months for extensive interviews has written an engaging and inspiring biography titled, naturally, “I’m Dr. Red Duke.”
Within a month, 2-year-old Jose Gabriel traveled to Tomball and received surgery that changed his life before heading back home. Gabriel and his mother, Kerly Gabriela, were flown into Houston by HeartGift, a nonprofit organization providing lifesaving heart surgery for children around the world ...
The Texas Department of State Health Services announced Thursday that at least two cases of a polio-like illness were reported in Southeast Texas this year. About one in a million people will be diagnosed with acute flaccid myelitis, also known as AFM, according to the Centers for Disease Control...
Abigail Franklin was born with a rare congenital heart defect called Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries and is now at home recovering after that surgery. Abigail had her "Double Switch" surgery two weeks ago at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. “Abigai...
Life is now incredibly different for the software engineer — and burgeoning athlete — since he has dropped down to 260 pounds, a testament to his determination and the power of self-improvement.
An hour after Karl Wiggins arrived at a local hospital near his home in Liberty following his first encounter with sudden cardiac death, he was transferred via Life Flight to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, where sudden cardiac death struck him again.
In Cecilia Argueta’s arsenal to fight breast cancer, two of her biggest weapons are her proactive stance and positive attitude. At her most recent appointment, however, doctors located a mass they wanted to investigate further. Argueta returned to MD Anderson Breast Care with Memorial Herma...
Alyia Wasi inadvertently noticed a lump in her breast as she walked down the stairs one morning. Tests revealed Wasi had breast cancer. She received treatment at Memorial Hermann Northeast from oncologist and McGovern Medical School professor, Julie Rowe. Wasi’s first round of chemotherapy ...
The two-dimensional mammogram is still the “gold standard” in breast cancer detection but the head of imaging at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital doubts that will be the case in a few years.
When 10-year-old Ashleigh Gramss found out that her mom, Catherine, had breast cancer last year, she said she didn’t want to tell any of her friends about it — she was worried that they would tease her. But, in a cooking class, of all places, Ashleigh said she felt safe enough to let ...
At birth, Ethan weighed 9 pounds 14.6 ounces—larger than the average newborn. After a difficult delivery at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Julie Page and her husband, Brent, were told that their baby boy was born with a heart defect.
“I sat down with my doctor to come up with a plan to allow me to continue to teach class as I went through chemo. My doctor said, ‘You’re not sick. You might have cancer, but you’re not sick.’” Her medical oncologist is Dr. Michelina Cairo. Her breast surgeon i...
The self-described “very dorky, friendly, really chill girl” belted out lyrics she had sung for more than a decade. Filling the theater with her rich, orotund voice, Wells—a registered nurse for Memorial Hermann Health System—surprised celebrity judges Simon Cowell, Heidi ...
Breast cancer is about 100 times less common in white men than among white women and about 70 times less common in black men than black women. Nadya Hasham-Jiwa, a medical oncologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann, said only about 1 percent of breast cancer patients are male.
Barbara Frisbie greets visitors with a smile every week at Canopy – A Cancer Survivorship Center at Memorial Hermann - The Woodlands Medical Center. What you wouldn’t realize at first glance is that she’s been battling ovarian cancer for more than 10 years.
Dr. Kristyn Greifer with Memorial Hermann Health Plan and Memorial Hermann ACO stops by to share the importance of Medicare Advantage plans.
An Alzheimer's study found that excessive daytime sleepiness may cause plaque buildup in the brain that's considered a hallmark of the condition. A leading Houston sleep doctor said this study should be a wake-up call to everyone. "This should be something you think about and one of the many reas...
Memorial Hermann Health System celebrated the topping out of its new tower in the Texas Medical Center Sept. 24. The 17-story tower is named for Susan and Fayez Sarofim, who donated $25 million for the project. It’s the largest gift Memorial Hermann has ever received. Susan Sarofim was the ...
A 7-year-old boy is being credited with helping save his grandmother's life by using Siri. Noble Koontz was with his grandmother, Evon Pruitt, on a business trip on Sept. 17 when Pruitt suffered a stroke. Koontz realized something wasn't right with his grandmother because she was unable to use he...
September is National Prostate Health Month and millions of men get the diagnosis every year. One in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Dr. Adam Hollander, with Memorial Hermann Medical Group Greater Heights, said that because of those high numbers he could probably diagnose a new pati...
If you don't know a child with asthma, chances are, you don’t know many kids. According to a recent report from the Houston/Harris County State of Health Committee, 96,000 Harris County children have been diagnosed with asthma. Nationwide, the disease is responsible for a third of hospital ...
“Don't wait," Billingsley said. "When you go for a regular blood screening, it's very simple, just one more vial of blood, and they test it and see what your PSA is. That doesn't guarantee you have cancer, that just means something is going on and they need to check, and you need to see a u...
Personal stories and statistics reveal what is often at the root of Houston's growing fatality count: a pervasive, ingrained culture of speeding.
Almost a year to the day after Hurricane Harvey dumped 51 inches of rain on the greater Houston area, a sea of blue-clad Memorial Hermann employees went into the community to give back. To commemorate the anniversary of the devastating hurricane, more than 1,400 Memorial Hermann employees system ...
Dr. Diana Racusin, a maternal-fetal medicine physician at Memorial Hermann, said due to more women coming into pregnancy with high blood pressure, obesity and older age, there is a higher risk of heart attacks happening in those cases.
After Eugene Alford suffered six broken ribs, a broken collarbone and a broken shoulder blade from the accident, he went through rehabilitation at TIRR Memorial Hermann.
“In our 50s and 60s, we start to rapidly lose strength unless we’re providing the body a stimulus, and if we do that, then the body reacts based on the amount and the intensity of our stimulus.”
According to Dr. Michael Chang with Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and UT Health, this is the time of year when cases of the illness spike, especially when kids go back to schools and day cares.
Bernard Giudicelli, president of the French Open, said the catsuit Serena Williams wore to compete in May was not appropriate tennis attire.
Someday, when Reid Thomas Dolan is old enough, he'll hear the story of his birth. It will have hurricanes and flooding, evacuations and emergencies. There will be a monster — and, of course, a hero, his mother Jessica Dolan, a nurse at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center’s n...
“Enteroviruses are more common in children," said Dr. Michael Chang, with Children's Memorial Hermann and UT Health. Dr. Chang said this time of year there is always a spike when kids go back to school and daycares.
The Houston Business Journal named 48 business leaders as honorees for the 2018 Most Admired CEO Awards, including Chuck Stokes, president and CEO, Memorial Hermann Health System.
Project Mammogram, a program sponsored by The Northeast Hospital Foundation and Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, was one of several organizations chosen to receive a $10,000 grant to help Harvey-affected patients.
Canopy is a first-of-its kind cancer survivorship center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
Seventeen health systems have launched a national collaboration through the Avia innovation network to develop more effective ways of serving their Medicaid populations.
Nearly one out of every 700 kids has the birth defect, but many are teased by others who don't understand it.
For Katie Sorrentino, her Mother’s Day scuba dive started off as normal as the hundreds of dives she had completed over the last 35 years. The veteran, licensed diver was on vacation with her family in the Bahamas when she experienced symptoms of decompression sickness or “the bends.&...
TMC institutions named among Top 10 hospitals nationwide in several medical specialties by U.S. News & World Report’s 2018-2019 “Best Hospitals” rankings.
This summer, we have reported on hot car deaths involving kids and in the last 30 years, Texas leads the total number of deaths in hot cars by dozens more than the next highest state, according to kidsandcars.org. Robert Lapus, MD, a pediatric emergency physician with Children’s Memorial He...
A Stratford High School football player, excelling in the sport he loves, saw his life flash before his eyes. The end result - an appreciation for everything we all sometimes take for granted.
The issue of when and if pets should be introduced to kids has been up for debate among allergists for years, but recent studies lead many to believe that the family unit can and even should include pets. Dr. Dat Tran, an allergist and immunologist at Innovative Allergy Clinic and in affiliation ...
About two-thirds of students have tried alcohol by 12th grade. About half of ninth through 12th grade students reported ever having used marijuana and 4 in 10 say they've tried cigarettes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevention specialist with the Lovett Center, X...
At 12 years old, Joseph weighs 230 pounds, and at 5 feet, two inches is classified by the CDC as obese. Esparza decided it was time to get help and took her family to the Lamar Health Center—one of Memorial Hermann’s 10 school-based clinics.
As of Aug. 1, VibraLife of Katy, a new post-acute care and assisted living community, is now accepting patients.
A 3-month-old baby who underwent surgery at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital for a congenital heart defect is now back home with his family.
When taken to a Memorial Hermann, the doctors immediately ordered a CAT scan that revealed a mass in Sean's brain and transferred him to Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Osteoporosis makes your bones brittle, so many stay away from weights, but Sharon's doctor recommended weightlifting to add to her bone density.
Alarming percentages of pregnant women between Houston and Galveston receive no prenatal care, according to a new report that shows a dramatic variance in maternal risk factors in Texas.
We stopped by Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital to talk with Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Brandon Fadner on the best options "fit" for you and help you get the body you have always wanted.
Camp Berryman was taken to Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center where a carotid dissection was discovered. Later, a stent was placed in his carotid artery by neuro interventionist Gary Spiegel, MD.
One family in southwest Houston had four reasons to celebrate this Fourth of July. Linda and Thomas Agi welcomed home their newborn quadruplets Wednesday, four weeks after they were born.
Dietetic experts in the Texas Medical Center have a two-pronged plan to help Houston’s health community treat patients: Educate to overcome nutrition barriers and tackle health challenges.
It’s equally important for both parents and children to remember the potential dangers that come with many summertime activities.
This year, 2018, is 50 years after I graduated from what is now TIRR Memorial Hermann, 40 years after we founded the Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU) Program at TIRR and 30 years after the Metropolitan Multi-Service Center opened.
Intermittent fasting is a diet that's starting to receive a lot of attention. People have been fasting for centuries, sometimes for religious reasons, but now different forms of fasting are becoming a popular way to lose weight.
Last December, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital announced the launch of its new cardiac surgery program and the appointment of Dr. Cesar Nahas as the program’s medical director.
As population growth generates greater demand for health care services in the Cy-Fair area, community hospitals are finding ways to provide higher levels of care to residents closer to their homes.
After five years at Memorial Hermann, including time spent as CEO of their flagship medical center, Dean discusses his future goals with HealthLeaders Media.
A Baytown teen who suffered from a gunshot wound due to an accidental shooting was able to walk the stage with his senior class.
Carol Paret, chief community health officer with Memorial Hermann Health System, penned an op-ed about how school-based clinics can help move the needle on education reform.
Children's Memorial Hermann and Blue Fish Pediatrics are excited to announce a new partnership in the Greater Houston area.
Health care has long been one of the fastest-growing industries in the Greater Houston area, and with The Woodlands’ rising population, a high rate of insured residents and a steadily increasing number of seniors, officials said the community has positioned itself to be the next major medic...
Electrophysiologists, Dr. Sohail Jalal and Dr. Amir Azeem, with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital share treatment procedures for those suffering with AFIB.
Electrophysiologists, Dr. Sohail Jalal and Dr. Amir Azeem, with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital share treatment procedures for those suffering with Afib.
National health initiative Stop the Bleed wants to educate civilians to help save lives in emergency situations before medics arrive.
The World Cup is here and while it brings a ton of excitement and joy -- it can also present a scary effect on our health. As fans across the world prepare for their national team to fight for the trophy, they should prepare for a possible trip to the hospital. Men had a higher risk at 3.26 times...
Christina Wells says watching herself on “America’s Got Talent” was an out-of-body experience. The registered nurse and mother earned a standing ovation from the judges and the crowd...
Dr. Ashley Amsbaugh with Mischer Neuroscience Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center discusses treatment for SI Joint Dysfunction.
Girls are five times more likely to suffer anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, according to Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute. They said a female’s risk skyrockets after puberty and while girls are young and active, soccer and basketball are sports that increase the ...
“What makes this cancer interesting is that it’s one of the only cancers in the body that we’re actually seeing more cases of year over year,” explained Ron J. Karni, MD, who serves as chief of the division of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at McGovern Medical School at U...
Grief is different for everyone. Some may move forward without any problems, others might need therapy to get back on track and some may appear to be fine but have a delayed reaction.
Memorial Hermann Health System started offering student-loan repayment in 2015 to attract employees with one to three years of experience. The health system makes 270 loan payments each quarter.
With hundreds of doctors and medical practitioners serving the Houston community, the Houston Business Journal set out to find some of the best in the business for our 2018 Health Care Heroes awards.
Great doctors have to start somewhere, and the Houston Business Journal has identified Houston's health care scene's rising stars as part of our 2018 Health Care Heroes awards. Dr. Matthew Greives was honored.
Adding clopidogrel (Plavix) to aspirin therapy in the immediate days following a minor stroke prevented more ischemic events, but at the cost of increased bleeding risk, a randomized trial suggested.
Dr. Eckhardt has delivered more than 5,000 babies since he started practicing medicine in the early 1990s and his wife has also assisted in bringing countless numbers of new lives into the world.
Figueroa sought second opinions from doctor after doctor, but none offered any real hope until she found her way to a Texas Medical Center cardiologist daring enough to propose a cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedure not exactly envisioned for expectant young mothers.
Unhealthy guts are a result of built-up toxins. Gabriela Gardner, clinical dietitian with the Ertan Digestive Disease Center at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and UT Health, said “toxins” is really just a term implying processed, high in fat or high-sugar foods. “That can...
Americans are slouchy people these days, and it triggers everything from back pain to bad moods. But there’s hope: Even adults who’ve been slouching for decades can turn the bad habit around.
With the Memorial Hermann Ironman North American Championship just around the corner, we sat down with Dr. Kevin Coupe, an orthopedic surgeon with Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute - The Woodlands and UT Physicians who gave us a quick guide into how triathlons impact one’s ...
Dr. Marwan Jumean and Dr. Sukhdeep Basra share the advancements and treatments that Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute has to offer for open heart surgery.
When someone experiences a severe head injury, it’s not just the initial blow that batters the brain. The body’s immune response can go haywire, overwhelming and sometimes continuing to damage the brain for months.
"It did not hurt that much," says Lawrence Waldron of the moment his bicep tore off his tendon. "It just made a loud popping noise and I knew something was wrong."
Doctors at a Houston hospital shared video of a woman playing the flute while on the operating table during a brain surgery procedure. The Texas Medical Center said Anna Henry, 63, was undergoing a procedure known as "deep brain stimulation" in the hopes of treating a condition known as essential...
Dr. Scott McKnight With Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center shares how robotics is helping doctors treat colorectal cancer.
A group of educators are being hailed as heroes after all coming together to revive a man who suffered a heart attack in their school gym.
Dr. Pushan Jani, pulmonologist with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and UTHealth, discusses the effects of reducing nicotine in cigarettes.
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital is providing an updated surgical experience for patients with the addition of a new robot, the da Vinci Xi.
Dr. William Ross Brown and Dr. Biswajit Kar with Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute share how they helped revive the heart of Deborah Duncan's mom.
After being told she had congestive heart failure and aortic stenosis, Dr. William Ross Brown, an interventional cardiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center recommended Esther Duncan undergo the TAVR procedure.
Shortly after launching a new cardiac surgery program, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital has expanded cancer treatment services, renovated its facilities and augmented its team of specialists.
Dr. Tuyen Nguyen, cardiovascular surgeon with Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute and UTHealth, defines a widowmaker heart attack and the describes the signs and symptoms. Dr. Nguyen also discusses what viewers should know about modern heart care.
It’s a milestone that many couples dream of achieving: 50 years of marriage. The Turners agree that the biggest challenge they’ve ever faced came recently, when Edward suddenly experienced a cardiac arrest. “I remember waking up for work, and then nothing,” he says. For Lo...
There are now 12 sites around the country used by Walmart, with marquee names like Mayo and Johns Hopkins. Last May Memorial Hermann's Mischer Neuroscience Institute was added to the roster.
Edward's heart stopped and his wife of 52 years, Lonna, jumped into action. In the treatment and recovery that followed, a patient at Memorial Hermann Medical Group Memorial City Cardiology.
El doctor Amílcar Avendaño, del Memorial Hermann Medical Group, explica cómo identificar los síntomas en ambas situaciones y qué medidas se pueden tomar en el momento.
Finding out that you're pregnant is exciting, but also nerve-wracking, considering the hundreds of lists out there telling mothers-to-be what not to do.
As part of Hellard’s recovery plan, he was referred to TIRR Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands for inpatient rehabilitation. During treatment, Hellard was referred to an interventional cardiologist/heart disease specialist.
Within the halls of Houston ISD schools, nurses reported 421 cases of students with flu-like illness since the beginning of the school year.
The weather has been messing with people all around Montgomery County, but it's also the peak of flu season. How do you know if you have flu, cold, allergies or simply a stomach bug?
Dr. Victor Van Phan and patient Sherry O’Neal shares how you can get relief from joint pain.
After having a baby Donald Grabill realized he needed to do something to lose weight and change his life for himself and his family.
The Center for Disease Control says Texas is one of the 26 states reporting "high flue activity." In Houston, the health department says 10 percent of all emergency room visits are due to flu-like symptoms.
Thousands of people are wrongly labeled unconscious after severe brain injuries each year. Some have their life support withdrawn; some are sent to nursing homes and left to lay in bed, aware but unable to show it. A fortunate few make it to a Houston rehab hospital, where those with even the wor...
Across the country, thousands of people with severe brain injuries are wrongly labeled as unconscious each year. Among them, a small number make it to a Houston rehab hospital, where those with even the worst injuries get a shot at recovery.
Participating physicians and medical practices contribute 100 percent of their fees and services to HeartGift. In Houston, HeartGift works with doctors affiliated with Memorial Hermann Health System and The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth). This year, Ilhan was HeartGift-Houst...
By the time Parkinson’s disease is diagnosed, the damage is likely already done. What if a smartphone app or computer keyboard could pick up Parkinson’s just from the way someone swiped or typed? Mya Schiess, MD, has been working with Giancardo for the past year and said this technolo...
Following the birth of her second child, Vanessa Schlitzkus had horrible back pain, well beyond typical post-delivery aches.
Imagine going about your life one minute—then losing all control in the next. That'a reality for the more than three million Americans living with epilepsy.
Surgeons at Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital performed the first surgery with the new da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system.
In Harris County and the other hardest-hit regions of Texas, 17 percent of those who had houses damaged or suffered income loss report that someone in their household has a new or worsening health condition.
People arrive at the hospital most frequently on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years with burns caused by Christmas trees and candles.
It can be a long and emotional process for women trying to conceive, but a simple over-the-counter ovulation predictor kit is helping some women get pregnant and teaching them about their bodies.
Rudy Pijnnaken worked with stroke patients for years before finding himself in need of high-level care after tests showed that he had a blood clot which was starving his brain of oxygen.
The job market in The Woodlands and Montgomery County continues to heat up, fueled by the ongoing expansion of some of its largest employers, and just as the busy holiday hiring season arrives.
DentaQuest recently announced their support of Memorial Hermann’s Mobile Dental program, which is part of the Memorial Hermann Health Centers for Schools program.
Brett Singer, sports dietitian with Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute, acknowledges that feasting one day of the year will not make you unhealthy.
Over the years, other surgeries have helped to improve her jawline and most recently, her 19th surgery that made and implanted cheekbones to protect her face and eyes.
Life is unpredictable. Kelly Bailey Blomberg did not expect to change her wedding plans, but after a trip to the emergency center at Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, she found herself saying "I do" in a hospital chapel.
Joshua Steenburg grew up in Canada with dreams of becoming a hockey player, but after his family moved to the Greater Houston area, he said his friends pressured him to start smoking marijuana around age 15.
One of the Grant-A-Starr Foundation's key fundraising events, the annual Cure for Tomorrow Gala is a special evening and dinner benefiting the advancement of diagnostic testing to save children’s lives.
Memorial Hermann Cypress launched a partnership with Cy-Fair ISD this fall sponsoring GoNoodle Plus, a collection of more than 300 three- to five-minute interactive videos that promote physical activity while reinforcing concepts being taught in classrooms.
Starting in early 2018, Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital will expand its pediatric and OB/GYN services as a response to the growth in the city.
A program offered through Memorial Hermann is helping low-income families get access to fresh produce that they cannot afford.
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa made a huge impact on a few dozen young patients at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital when he took some time to visit with them and take pictures and sign autographs.
Two Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center nurses were so determined to get to work during Hurricane Harvey, they would've done just about anything -- including kayak.
Urologist Kyle Keyes, MD, has joined Memorial Hermann Medical Group Sugar Land Multi-Specialty Clinic.
Radiation Oncologist Dr. Shariq Khwaja with Memorial Hermann discusses quicker, and more comfortable treatment options for patients with prostate cancer.
At 32 years old, Kristen Adams has made a big decision. She has taken on all the risks of major surgery and opted to remove both breasts, even though she's perfectly healthy.
Cancer treatment is advancing thanks to innovations like personalized medicine and immunotherapy, but some doctors are working to improve treatment through a low-tech technique: stronger communication.
We all know what we eat can affect our health, but a Katy woman learned this the hard way.
A UTHealth doctor said 80% of the population will have back pain at some point in life. From activities like hanging Christmas lights to lifting heavy luggage, the holidays can be a treacherous time to injure your spine.
When lifelong Houston Astros fan Dustin Harbert found out his wife was pregnant, he told her he wanted to name the baby after the MVP. When he found out the baby was going to be a girl, he stuck to the plan and named her Zoe Georgia.
This World Series taking quite an emotional toll on Astros fans across the city. Doctors say it’s just a game, but that stress can have real consequences.
Many people are reaching for that extra cup of coffee after days of staying up late. Local doctors say that lack of sleep mixed with alcohol and unhealthy foods may be the perfect recipe for disaster.
Memorial Hermann is one of the largest integrated health care delivery systems in Texas, with more than $5 billion in total operating annual revenue and more than 25,000 employees.
The fly-fishing paintings and golf course photos in Chuck Stokes’ office are there to remind him that he should take time to relax - but there hasn’t been much down time.
The Leapfrog Group has assigned letter grades to hospitals based on their patient safety performance twice annually since spring 2012. Fifty-nine of those hospitals have earned an A in every update, including the fall 2017 update released Tuesday. These 59 straight-A hospitals have maintained the...
“He’s already back to fishing. But his big hope is to go back to baseball, which we’re very very excited about," Dr. Shah said. Kingwood boy on a mission to get back to baseball after stroke.
Ralph DeAyala walks in to Elyse Cho’s office bearing good news: The hospital that his obstetrics and gynecology practice is affiliated with, the Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center.
League City Mayor Pat Hallisey suffered multiple heart attacks and previous surgical bypasses failed. Blood flow to the lower half of his body was cut off.
Every mother knows labor pain is no laughing matter, but Memorial Hermann The Woodlands disagrees. They are the first hospital in Houston to offer nitrous oxide during labor.
On Tuesday, the staff from the hospital system released a set of special photos of some of the newest Houstonians decked out in Astros gear.
When about-to-be parents rush to the hospital for delivery full of the joy and terror, there is almost never the thought that when they leave their newborn will not be with them.
Top medical professionals reveal how they stay healthy all throughout cold and flu season. Megha Tewari, MD, a family medicine doctor affiliated with Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, comments.
Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital is in the beginning stages of applying for Level IV trauma designation, which will qualify the hospital to treat and transfer trauma patients more effectively.
"I'm a thriver not a survivor. Cancer gave me more than it took," Iris Gerken said.
After a massive heart attack, Rick Owens' arteries were 99 percent clogged and had to be reopened with four heart stents.
Doctors with Memorial Hermann Health System, Baylor College of Medicine and Kelsey Seybold Clinics said this week they have been seeing more patients, particularly those from areas hit hard by flooding, whose asthma or allergies has flared up lately.
It's not unreasonable to have such questions when a stranger in a lab coat asks you to sign a waiver and then comes at you with a needle. And many of us have had experiences that warrant skepticism about the flu vaccine.
In her 20 years as a practicing nurse, they've all been spent as an Oncology Nurse where she helps patients with cancer overcome, and sometimes cope with succumbing to, the disease.
Neonatologist Dr. Carla Collado and Chef Steven Cantu with Memorial Hermann braved the storm to make sure their patients were cared for.
As residents work to clean out their flooded homes, they may not realize the risks that remain in their streets.
Nurses who were on duty during the storm continued to care for patients, slept on cots, delivered hot meals and put aside worries about how their own homes would fare during Harvey.
Mitochondrial disease was put in the spotlight earlier this year when the parents of Charlie Gard, an infant from London, sought a way to treat his mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes progressive brain damage and muscle weakness.
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital announced Monday the Texas Department of State Health Services designated the hospital as housing the first Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in Montgomery County.
For the thousands of people whose houses and belongings were damaged by floodwaters from Hurricane Harvey, mattresses are just one more necessary expense. Since mattresses can cost thousands of dollars, it is important to consider priorities, such as health and finances, before making an investme...
Rivera went into surgery almost immediately. He then made a picture perfect recovery, thanks to Dr. Donald Gibson, a cardiothoracic surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center.
What's the reason you get out of bed in the morning? If it's money, you're in good company. A new survey found that money and work are the first things on the minds of most Americans (56 percent of men and 48 percent of women, respectively) when they wake up in the morning.
The floodwater has receded, but chances of getting sick from it are still very high.
For six days during Hurricane Harvey, Jessie Dolan knew one speed: hyper drive – or at least as fast as her nine-month pregnancy allowed her to move.
After Harvey, you may be finding it hard to sleep. The floods created a disruption from which we're still recovering, said Elizabeth Haberer, a psychotherapist in private practice. But in this post-Harvey period, there are a few things you can do to sleep better.
It wasn't just first responders, but everyday citizens who rescued hundreds of people during Harvey. One of them is a neurosurgeon at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. When the water started to rise in Meyerland, Dr. Joseph Cochran became a hero.
While Houstonians were evacuating before the arrival of Hurricane Harvey, San Antonio mom Lilliana Castro was doing quite the opposite. She hopped in the car with her four children and headed straight into the storm’s path.
“Patients say they’ve been doing their Kegels, and it turns out they’re doing them backwards,” says April Dominick, with Memorial Hermann Pelvic Floor Health Center – Memorial City.
Take a break from studying for your Cardiology Certification or MOC exam; here’s an interview with Cardiologist, Dr. Nilay Mehta, for inspiration.
Joe Chapman felt all the usual symptoms associated with allergies, except he also felt shortness of breath, chest pressure and bit of heart fluttering. Prompting the doctor to consult Dr. Nilay Mehta, a cardiovascular disease specialist at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital.
TIRR Memorial Hermann again ranked as the second best hospital for rehabilitative care in U.S. News & World Report's annual survey of the nation's best hospitals, released Tuesday.
Reporter Nicole Spector explores what’s good and bad for your brain if you’re hoping to catch those zzz’s.
A Houston woman, Clara Lambert, who survived an aggressive form of cancer, hasn't left the hospital where she was treated. She's turned her medical struggle into inspiration for others.
Sarrah Hannon, 30, lives with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a group of genetic connective tissue disorders. The most abundant protein in her body, collagen, is failing her.
Houston attorney Rand Mintzer and his colleagues recently partnered with Memorial Hermann Heart &Vascular Institute-Southwest to bring certified CPR training to Harris County attorneys, prosecutors and court workers.
At a time when Houston didn't even have an official ambulance system, the idea of medical helicopters swooping into urban mayhem and whisking away patients fighting for their lives might have seemed impossible.
Some women don't need a pap test every year, thanks to new official recommendations. But do those recommendations apply to you? And does it mean you can skip your checkup altogether? Not so fast.
The Zika virus and the birth defects it could inflict have struck fear in pregnant women since the disease spread to the Americas two years ago.
The state would expand its investigation into why so many mothers are dying after delivering babies in Texas under legislation that won initial approval from the Senate Monday and could win final passage as early as Tuesday.
A new High-Risk Pregnancy Center, also known as a maternal-fetal medicine—or MFM—clinic, opened at Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital July 10.
Nathan and the four other full-time ob-gyn doctors at the Los Angeles clinic are all fully booked for the next two months.
“I've lost, like, right at 200 pounds. When I started I weighed around 415, and I'm around 215 right now,” said Nick Bone after undergoing weight loss surgery with Dr. John Primomo.
Sarangoo Menjargal, 11, traveled all the way to Texas from Mongolia just to get proper treatment for the atrial septal defect she has.
Imagine being home alone and your heart stops. It would typically lead to sudden death, however, a man is alive today because his doctor suggested he use something called a life vest.
Memorial Herman Health System has launched a pilot program called Find My Way, which lets users turn their phone into a tracking device that takes them from their front door to the parking garage closest to their appointment.
In a roundtable discussion filmed at the 2016 EACTS Annual Meeting in Barcelona, Spain, Song Wan of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and Rüdiger Lange of the German Heart Center share their opinions on current and future trends in mitral valve repair while Tom Nguyen of the University of ...
Woodlands Online spoke with Dr. Batista about vaccines for college-bound students and how to prevent several possibly life-threatening diseases.
A Katy teen survived a massive blood clot that developed after long flight from Asia. Annie Beirne share her story along with Dr. Stuart Harlin, a surgeon affiliated with Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital.
About a month after the flood waters receded, Harvey is still finding a way to do harm to Houstonians as more people make their way to the emergency room because of respiratory infections.
A heartwarming video has gone viral on social media this weekend, in which a heart transplant recipient reads an emotional letter from the mother of his donor.
Carol Ruiz was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) when she was 32 years old. It's been a swift change of life in two years.
Stanley Botten underwent a surgery to repair a hiatal hernia in January 2017 only to return to the hospital to learn he'd been hit with his second pulmonary embolism.
She keeps the crib empty. No toys, no blankets, no bumpers, and that’s exactly how baby Jackson should sleep, says Dr. Rita Muthappa, the NICU Medical Director.
Family medicine physician Charles "Chase" Whitehead, MD, has joined Memorial Hermann Medical Group Memorial City.
From the expansion of the Grand Parkway to new business openings, the Cypress area is experiencing quite a boom.
A heart attack can be scary, and often deadly. Now a new, wearable device is helping to lower the risk of this deadly condition.
The 81-bed Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital will be opening on Friday, March 31.
A runner who suffered a major heart attack within sight of the finish line of a Houston race lived to run again thanks to physicians at the race and Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute.
Board certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, endocrinologist Navneet Kainth, MD, has joined Memorial Hermann Medical Group The Woodlands.
Close to 1 million people are affected by blood clots each year. If not caught in time, it could travel to your heart and kill you. Vascular surgeon Arash Keyhani and interventional radiologist doctor Dean Chauvin with Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute- Memorial City discuss.
Memorial Hermann has opened a new Convenient Care Center in Spring and plans to build a new hospital in Cypress.
The CDC says the twin birth rate has been increasing for the last three decades. In the 1980s, one in 53 pregnancies resulted in twins. Now, the statistic is one in 30.
The mention of chest pain conjures up images of a heart attack, but there are plenty of other diseases that can trigger this symptom. Here are seven conditions that can cause chest pain
Dr. Tom Nguyen, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon with Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center discusses a variety of minimally-invasive techniques to cure heart valve disease.
If it's been a while since you've worked out -- or if you're trying a new fitness regimen -- chances are good you might have some aches and pains afterward. Enny Audu went to the Memorial Hermann Ironman Sports Medicine Institute-Memorial City and UT Health and found out she had a lumbar annular ...
Dr. Tuyen Nguyen discusses treating heart valve disease on Great Day Houston.
As a parent, there are a lot of moments that make you panic, from the first fever, to the first fall. Babies make new parents worry. However, new moms in particular, experience hair loss for a completely different reason than worry. Dr. Pamela Berens, of Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, expl...
Nearly 600,000 metal stents are inserted into patients in the US each year. But a new kind of stent is being implanted by Dr. Prakash Balan, cardiologist with Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute.
A Willis teenager paralyzed from the waist down in a serious auto accident last year is on track to walk across the Sam Houston State University stage for his high school graduation in May. "Walking honestly wasn't even a goal (in the beginning)," said Matthew Haynes, TIRR Memorial Hermann The Wo...
A rare, innovative open-heart surgery performed by Dr. Ali Dodge-Khatami at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital fixed an 8-year-old’s heart and had him back on the baseball diamond a month later.
“Sold out.” What sweeter words could a chairwoman hear? That was the happy news reported by Bobbie Nau, chair of the Memorial Hermann Razzle Dazzle “Goes Royal” luncheon. The ninth annual fundraiser for the Bobetta C. Lindig Breast Center at Memorial Hermann Memorial City ...
Dr. Sunil Reddy, a cardiac electrophysiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, talks about how to treat an irregular heartbeat.
The two most powerful men on the sidelines during the Super Bowl on Sunday might not be the ones calling plays. Two Houston doctors will have the authority to stop play. Pull a player out of the game. Tell him he can't return.
Dr Tom C. Nguyen is an Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Director of Minimally Invasive Valve Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston.
Dr. Anthony Johnson, Co-Director of The Fetal Center at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, shares a procedure and treatment that helps save a set of twins.
Deborah Duncan chats with a panel of medical experts on some of the latest hot topics making medical news. On the panel are Family & Cosmetic Dentist Dr. Terri Alani, Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Trenton Carlyle... And Head And Neck Surgeon Dr. Ifepo sofola.
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital is at the forefront of Orthopedic Care. Find out more about how they are revolutionizing hip and knee replacement surgeries -- and how they can help you get back on your feet the very same day!
With the opening of the Kingwood Convenient Care Center and construction of a new tower at Memorial Hermann Northeast, the Memorial Hermann Health System continues to work toward accommodating population growth and medical needs in the community.
Doctors across the nation are getting ready but the CDC advisory committee has recently made a big recommendation that will affect many of you who dread "the needle".
We're coming up on flu season. Memorial Hermann Medical Group, Dr. Dhiekson Silva joins us live to answer your questions on what we can expect this season.
Childhood obesity awareness month takes place in September, shedding light on the fact that one-third of American children and teens are overweight or obese.
As your kids begin to settle in to their back to school routine, a warning to parents about concussions. On the field, one powerful hit "results in metabolic changes, chemical changes," and can change your kid forever, without you even knowing it, according to a Houston sports neuropsychologist. ...
Dr. Toni Odumosu, a physician with Memorial Hermann Medical Group and Memorial Hermann Convenient Care Center in Cypress offers some tips that could prove to be helpful for students’ transition to a routine sleep schedule for the new school year.
Situated along West Lake Houston Parkway near the intersection of Will Clayton Parkway, the Memorial Hermann Medical Group Pediatrics primary care center will serve as a medical option for families needing pediatric medical care in the neighboring communities.
In every part of the city you can find people working hard in the heat and doing what they can to cool off.
Firefighters were called to Aldine ISD's WW Thorne Stadium in north Harris County for a high angle rescue. A worker suffered heat exhaustion while working on lights at the stadium at 1865 Aldine Bender Road and called for help to get down.
Filmed at the 2016 STS Annual Meeting in Phoenix, Arizona, a group of experts discuss the future of aortic stenosis treatment. The panelists weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the standard sternotomy, right mini-thoracotomy, and TAVR treatment options.
Patlan sees patients of all ages and treats a variety of conditions, ranging from chronic diseases such as hypertension and diabetes, to acute medical conditions like pneumonia and sinusitis.
James Grotta, MD, FAAN, director of stroke research and the mobile stroke program at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas and other leading stroke experts look back at the research advances over the last 15 years in diagnosis and treatment — from the emergence of novel an...
Pediatrician’s Krystal Batchelor, D.O., Linda Dang, M.D., Lisa Ecroyd, M.D., Lauren Shepard, D.O., and Brooke Swearingen, M.D., are anchoring the Memorial Hermann Medical Group’s newest primary care location in Katy.
Federal and state health officials are warning about a steady and unexplained rise in the number of babies born with gastroschisis, a birth defect in which a length of intestines protrudes through an opening in the abdominal wall.
Beginning Friday, April 1, Memorial Urology Associates in Memorial City and Katy will join Memorial Hermann Medical Group and become Memorial Hermann Medical Group Urology.
During the first two days after everyone springs forward one hour for daylight saving time, research shows the rate for a common type of stroke is eight percent higher.
Each year, the incidence of heart disease rises, and for as long as I can remember, heart disease has been America's No. 1 killer.
Not smoking is the obvious place to start but taking part in a vigorous exercise program three to four times a week is also important,” says Dr. Marcin Bujak, M.D., interventional cardiologist, affiliated with Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital .
Rafael Moncayo, MD, a board certified family medicine physician, recently joined the Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) Firethorne in Katy.
Paralyzed from the neck down, 20-year-old Louis Tontodonato has enrolled in the first clinical trial testing the ability of stem cells to repair spinal cord injuries and restore sensation and movement in quadriplegics.
Dr. Walt Lowe weighs in on Ben Roethlisberger's injured shoulder after a game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
At least three U.S. medical centers are evaluating the benefits of deploying specially equipped mobile stroke units to respond to emergency calls for patients with suspected strokes.
Dr. Matthew Koeplinger estimates when the Cincinnati Bengals can expect quarterback Andy Dalton to return to the field after suffering a fractured thumb.
Family medicine physician Dr. Ryan Jennings, MD, has joined Memorial Hermann Medical Group and is anchoring the newest primary care location in Alvin.
Family medicine physician, Prasuna Sajja, MD, has joined Memorial Hermann Katy Convenient Care Center.
Family medicine physician, Prasuna Sajja, MD, has joined Memorial Hermann Katy Convenient Care Center. Dr. Sajja received her medical degree from Stanley Medical College in Madras, India.
Victor Phan has learned a valuable life lesson: "It's not how hard you fall. It's how fast you get up."
Dr. Talati graduated from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio and provides highly personalized care for patients of all ages.
Guillain-Barré syndrome missed three times in woman until she was reffered to Philip Blum, a neurologist at Patient Centered Neurology in Houston.
Interventional Cardiologist Marcin J. Bujak, MD, PhD, has joined Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) and will see patients at MHMG Cardiology Southwest and MHMG Sugar Land Multi-Specialty Clinic.
The Galveston County Food Bank, Kam Hasinukh of The Goddard School, State Rep. Dr. Gregg Bonnen and Dr. Deepti Mishra of the Memorial Hermann Medical Group were recognized with Honorable Mention Awards.
Gregorio Lozano is on the operating table at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, wide awake though mildly sedated, with two small holes in his skull. Holding his head in place is a framing contraption topped by a semi-circular metal piece that gives Lozano the air of an Aztec king.
Dr. Pacheco was among a group of individuals recently honored by The White House as “Champions of Change” for her work to protect public health from carbon pollution.
A test revealed a large aneurysm, one that, Dannenbaum says, would have been difficult to operate on conventionally.
Dr. Walt Lowe explains blood flow restriction training for Houston Texans linebacker Jadeveon Clowney.
Dr. Batista graduated from Tufts University and provides highly personalized care for patients of all ages. Among the many conditions she treats, her special interests include women’s health, preventive medicine and cultural competence.
Memorial Hermann Medical Group has moved its Cypress clinic to a new location, 13114 FM 1960 West, where it will offer experienced family doctors and specialists and advanced medical technology to residents.
Dr. Blackwell discusses risk factors for preterm birth. Houston has one of highest rates of premature births in the nation, a problem experts say could reflect a lack of access to care and high levels of obesity.
A cutting from the 500-year-old Tree of Hippocrates, which stands in the center of Kos Island in Greece, will now grow in the center of the Texas Medical Center at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School.
Dr. Generillo graduated from De La Salle University and provides highly personalized care for patients of all ages.
“Staying healthy requires stretching, proper footwear and training, resting and seeing a trainer, if indicated,” says William C. McGarvey, MD, an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute.
Dr. Potts graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and provides highly personalized care for newborns to age 18.
Athletes who participate in sports that require overhead throwing or hitting are at a higher risk for shoulder pain and injuries.
On a river tubing vacation in New Braunfels, the Fourth of July holiday and her 17th wedding anniversary, stay-at-home mom Betty Currier was having a great summer with family and friends, but she was putting her health on the backburner.
A Kyle woman tackles a brain disorder. An act of kindness that led the family to Texas has paid off in finding a surgeon.
A short-term solution may inadvertently lead a patient into a lingering struggle with addiction or a slide back into substance abuse.
Construction on the new six-story patient tower and second medical plaza is now underway at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, and officials are encouraging visitors to plan ahead and utilize on-site resources, including directional signage, to navigate around the campus.
Dr. Walt Lowe, medical director of the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute in Houston, has worked with superstars like Tara Lipinski, who won gold at the 1998 Winter Olympics.
Dr. James Grotta, director of stroke research in the Clinical Institute for Research & Innovation at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, recently began using Google Glass to communicate medical information with colleagues at the hospital as he responds to 911 emergency calls involving poss...
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, in partnership with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC), is proud to announce that the UTHealth Mobile Stroke Unit has successfully transported and helped save the life of its very first patient.
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, in partnership with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, are unveiling the country's first Mobile Stroke Unit Monday.
In 2009, Grady Hefley was 13 and playing summer baseball in West University. He got hit in the head a few times with a hardball and sat out the rest of those games - and his parents watched him for a couple of days each time - but nobody thought much of it. When the almost-straight-A student wen...
A first of its kind ambulance in the United States, the UTHealth mobile stroke unit, in partnership with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, is now on the streets of Houston.
Check out the 2014 Best in Health Care winners in north and south Texas.
Ever wondered what an ACL surgery looked like? Wonder no more! On Wednesday, Memorial Hermann live-tweeted an ACL surgery. The surgery -- "patellar tendon ACL reconstruction" -- was performed by Dr. Walt Lowe, the head team physician for both the Houston Texans and Rockets. Experts in treatment a...
Memorial Hermann Hospital live tweets ACL surgery performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Walt Lowe.
CW39 covers Memorial Hermann's play-by-play of an ACL reconstruction surgery.
The Houston Business Journal discusses Memorial Hermann's live tweet of an ACL surgery, performed by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Walt Lowe.
Naureen Ahmeduddin has been named family medicine physician of Memorial Hermann Medical Group in the Heights.
Dr. Danielle Melton's opinion on robotic control systems for prosthetic legs in Michael Smith's article, "Robot Leg Gives Near-Normal Mobility" in MedPage Today.
Read about how Dr. Gretchen Von Allmen gave a toddler with epilepsy a new chance at life.
In August 2013, the Houston Chronicle interviewed Dr. Gidwani about 'vaping,' or use of battery-powered e-cigs.
Houston doctors say a recent decision by the American Medical Association to designate obesity as a disease could improve treatment options for patients.
Board certified family medicine physicians Joshua DeFriece, MD, and Prasuna Sajja, MD, have joined Memorial Hermann Medical Group in Katy.
Director of the Amputee Program at TIRR Memorial Hermann, discusses the psychological implications of losing a limb on KPRC.
Sixty-eight-year-old Jeffrey Day underwent an operation at Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute, where doctors place electrodes in the brain to fight “misfiring cells” that cause Parkinson’s symptoms, with a higher frequency.
Dr. John C. Rogers has been named family medicine physician at Memorial Hermann Medical Group in The Woodlands.
Dr. Suhatha Anand, Dr. Hajin Lim and Dr. Kent Erickson are three new physicians at the Memorial Hermann Medical Group.
Memorial Hermann now boasts the Michael Jordan of concussion expertise: Neuropsychologist Summer Ott, Psy.D., has been brought on board to head up the Sports Concussion Program at the IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute at Memorial Hermann. Along with her deep knowledge of head trauma caused during...
Neuropsychologist Summer Ott, Psy.D., one of the nation’s foremost authorities on sports concussion, has joined Ironman Sports Medicine Institute at Memorial Hermann as its Sports Concussion Program Director. Ott was a catalyst behind Texas Senate Bill 2038 that established proper management and ...
Pediatric gastroenterologist Kalpesh H. Thakkar, M.D., has joined Memorial Hermann Medical Group Multi-Specialty Clinic Sugar Land.
A readily available, inexpensive drug therapy showed a significant benefit in treating premature infants with the worst and historically most difficult-to-treat cases of retinopathy of prematurity.
Lococo, who delivered a healthy 7-pound boy that June day, became Memorial Hermann - The Woodlands' first patient to get the gas as part of a pilot program now being offered at The Woodlands hospital.
Internal Medicine Specialist Anil Thaker, MD, R Ph, has joined Memorial City Medical, an affiliate of Memorial Hermann Medical Group, which is a physician-led subsidiary of Memorial Hermann Healthcare System.