Memorial Hermann Hospitals Receive High Honors from American College of Cardiology
Ten Memorial Hermann Health System hospitals received NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry™ awards from the American College of Cardiology (ACC).
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October 10, 2024
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September 19, 2024
Vizient Recognizes Memorial Hermann and Two of Its Hospitals as Top Performers
Memorial Hermann Health System, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC) and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center have each earned national recognition as top performers in delivering high-quality care by Vizient, Inc.
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August 14, 2024
Memorial Hermann Nationally Recognized for Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Ten Memorial Hermann hospitals have received American Heart Association (AHA) Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Quality Achievement Awards for their commitment to offering stroke patients the most appropriate treatment.
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January 3, 2023
Two Memorial Hermann Campuses Receive National Recognition for Meritorious Outcomes from the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center as two of 78 ACS NSQIP participating hospitals that have achieved meritorious outcomes for...
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November 18, 2022
Memorial Hermann’s In the Pink of Health Luncheon Returns in Person for a Successful Event
After two years of not being able to meet in person, more than 800 guests gathered for Memorial Hermann’s In the Pink of Health luncheon at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott to raise awareness and money to fight breast and ovarian cancer.
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November 16, 2022
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital Earns Top Score for Patient Safety
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital has earned a straight ‘A’ safety grade from The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers.
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November 8, 2022
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Names New Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer
John Voight, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, has been named Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Voight recently served as CNO at HCA Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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October 5, 2022
Memorial Hermann’s Dr. Toi Harris Honored By Houston Business Journal
Toi Harris, MD, Senior Vice President, Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer for Memorial Hermann Health System, was recently recognized by the Houston Business Journal as a 2022 “Women Who Mean Business” honoree.
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September 30, 2022
Memorial Hermann Health System Selects Epic as its Partner for Electronic Health Record Modernization
To further deliver on its brand promise to advance health and personalize care, Memorial Hermann Health System has chosen Epic as its electronic health record (EHR) partner.
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September 28, 2022
Memorial Hermann’s Feby Abraham Named One of the Nation’s Top Chief Strategy Officers for Health Systems
Feby Abraham, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer for Memorial Hermann Health System, has been named one of the Top Chief Strategy Officers for Health Systems for 2022 by Becker’s Hospital Review.
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July 5, 2022
Memorial Hermann Names New Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Two North Houston Hospitals
Giridhar Vedala, MD has been named Vice President and Regional Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital in Humble.
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June 6, 2022
Mischer Neuroscience Associates Welcomes Neurosurgeon to Team
Sabih T. Effendi, MD, a fellowship trained cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon, has joined Mischer Neuroscience Associates at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. He will serve as Stroke Medical Director for the hospital.
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June 2, 2022
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Honors Commitment to Keep Growing with the Community, Opens New South Tower
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center has opened its new South Tower – the centerpiece of a $250 million expansion project that enables the hospital to better serve and meet the healthcare needs of a burgeoning population in The Woodlands and surrounding areas.
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May 27, 2022
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center Earns National Accreditation for Rectal Cancer
The rectal cancer program at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center has been awarded accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC).
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October 5, 2021
Two Memorial Hermann Hospitals Earn National Accreditation for Rectal Cancer
The rectal cancer programs at both Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital have been awarded accreditation by the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC).
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December 14, 2020
Memorial Hermann Earns Top Scores in Patient Safety
In a safety report released nationally today by The Leapfrog Group, a Washington D.C-based organization aiming to improve health care quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, Memorial Hermann Health System earned numerous ‘A’ safety grades in this elite national ratings program. The progr...
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September 3, 2020
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center Receive Comprehensive Stroke Center Certifications
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center both have received certification from DNV GL Healthcare as Comprehensive Stroke Centers (CSC). CSC status is the highest level of care of all stroke certifications. Memorial Hermann Memorial...
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August 31, 2020
Memorial Hermann Updates Visitor Policy, Effective Aug. 31
Memorial Hermann recognizes the importance of family support in the healing process and, effective Aug. 31, 2020, will begin allowing one visitor per patient per day at our acute care facilities, as well as TIRR Memorial Hermann Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Clinic and Memorial Hermann R...
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June 25, 2020
Joint Statement from St. Luke’s Health, Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann Health System & Texas Children’s Hospital Regarding Houston Hospital Capacity and Executive Order
CEOs across the Texas Medical Center want to reassure the public that this pandemic is not eclipsing our capabilities. Our hospitals have the ICU capacity, staff and supplies to meet the health care needs of our community.
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May 29, 2020
Memorial Hermann Updates Visitor Policy, Effective June 1
Memorial Hermann recognizes the importance of family support in the healing process and effective June 1 will begin allowing one visitor per patient per day as permitted by Texas law. This new policy applies to our hospitals, as well as TIRR Memorial Hermann and Katy Rehab.
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March 26, 2020
Memorial Hermann Implements Additional Precautions to Protect Patients, Workforce and Community, Effective Friday, March 27 - UPDATED Thursday, April 2, 2020
Memorial Hermann Health System is further modifying its visitor policy as an effort to continue to protect patients, workforce, caregivers and the community. Effective Friday, March 27, Memorial Hermann will no longer allow visitors to enter our facilities until further notice. This policy modifi...
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March 23, 2020
Memorial Hermann Implements Additional Precautions to Protect Patients, Workforce and Community, Effective Tuesday, March 24
Memorial Hermann Health System is further modifying its visitor policy as an effort to continue to protect patients, workforce, caregivers and the community.
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March 20, 2020
Memorial Hermann Postponing Elective, Non-Urgent Surgeries, Procedures and Outpatient Services
Memorial Hermann is postponing elective, non-urgent surgeries, procedures and outpatient services (including some physical therapy, occupational therapy and imaging exams) in an effort to further protect the greater Houston community from the spread of COVID-19 and conserve resources for the sick...
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March 16, 2020
Memorial Hermann Implements Additional Precautions to Protect Patients, Workforce and Community, Effective Tuesday, March 17
Memorial Hermann Health System is further modifying its visitor policy by reducing the number of visitors per patient, limiting visitation hours and implementing workforce screening, effective Tuesday, March 17 until further notice. These new, additional precautionary measures are to further prot...
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March 15, 2020
Regional Health Care Institutions Align on Protective Measures for COVID-19
Regional health care providers in the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world, are committed to protecting the health and safety of patients, visitors, employees and members of the community during the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
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March 8, 2020
Memorial Hermann Modifies Visitor Policy, Effective Tuesday, March 10
To further protect the health of our patients, workforce and the community, and prevent the potential spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), Memorial Hermann is modifying its visitor policy across all Memorial Hermann acute-care and rehabilitation hospitals and Convenient Care Centers, ef...
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November 8, 2019
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Announces $250 Million Campus Expansion Project
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center has steadily increased its footprint and services in order to meet the healthcare needs of a growing population since it opened as the area’s first hospital in 1985. That trend will continue well into the future as the hospital today announced a...
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September 23, 2019
Three Memorial Hermann Hospitals Earn National Recognition for Quality and Safety
For the 10th consecutive year, Memorial Hermann Health System has been selected as one of the nation’s “Most Wired,” according to a survey published by the American Hospital Association in this month’s issue of Hospitals & Health Networks.
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August 1, 2019
Memorial Hermann Health System Expands Minimally Invasive Cardiovascular Care
Memorial Hermann Health System has expanded its minimally invasive cardiovascular care services by bringing the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure to west Houston and The Woodlands. Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center began offering the procedure in July, while Memo...
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August 25, 2018
Memorial Hermann Recognizes The Anniversary of Harvey by Giving Back To Community Through New Campaign, Hometown Healing
In an effort to recognize the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Harvey and rekindle the heightened sense of community spirit that was exhibited during and after the storm, Memorial Hermann Health System hosted a number of volunteer events that all employees and affiliated physicians were invited to ...
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July 12, 2018
Memorial Hermann Honored for Treatment of Patients Who Suffer Severe Heart Attacks
Six Memorial Hermann Hospitals were recently honored with Mission: Lifeline Awards by the American Heart Association (AHA) for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.
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April 25, 2018
Memorial Hermann Earns Straight A’s in Patient Safety
In a safety report released nationally yesterday by The Leapfrog Group, Memorial Hermann received straight A’s for its efforts in protecting patients from harm and meeting the highest safety standards in the U.S.
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January 9, 2018
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Receives Level II Trauma Center Verification
Memorial Hermann Health System has delivered on its promise to expand its advanced trauma network with today’s announcement that Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center received Level II trauma center verification by the American College of Surgeons (ACS).
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December 1, 2017
TIRR Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands Awarded Three-Year Accreditation for Excellence in Rehabilitation
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) International announced that TIRR Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands has been accredited for a period of three years for its inpatient rehabilitation programs-hospital (adult). This is the first accreditation that the international a...
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November 29, 2017
Four Memorial Hermann Hospitals Receive National Recognition for Meritorious Outcomes from the American College of Surgeons
The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS NSQIP®) has recognized Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital, and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center as four of 66 ACS NSQIP parti...
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October 30, 2017
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is the First Hospital in Greater Houston to Offer Laughing Gas During Labor and Delivery
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center now offers nitrous oxide as a pain management alternative to laboring mothers in its Family Birthing Center.
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October 2, 2017
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Changes its Name to Reflect Numerous Advancements in Services Provided to Montgomery County
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital has officially changed its name to Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.The name change underscores the advancement in medicine and services now available in Montgomery County and surrounding areas.
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September 18, 2017
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital First in Montgomery County Designated as Level III NICU
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, a Baby-Friendly® Designated birth facility, and the only Magnet® recognized hospital in Montgomery County, announces another prestigious achievement: it has received official designation from DSHS as the first designated Level III Neonatal In...
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September 18, 2017
Pamper Yourself for a Cause
Pink Pals, a year-around community fundraising program administered by Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health, enables individuals or groups to join the fight against breast and ovarian cancer in their own way. Mark your calendar for a series of Pink Pals events this Fall that will leave you feel...
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July 27, 2017
Multiple Memorial Hermann Campuses Receive the Gold Seal for Chest Pain Accreditation
Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital all have received Chest Pain Center accreditation from The Joint Commission (TJC). An independent, not-for-profit organization, TJC accre...
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July 12, 2017
Memorial Hermann Medical Group The Woodlands Cardiology Welcomes New Physician
Interventional cardiologist Dustin Agan, M.D., has joined Memorial Hermann Medical Group The Woodlands Cardiology.
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June 22, 2017
Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Associates Welcome Neurologist Guy T. Burrows, MD
Mischer Neuroscience Associates is pleased to announce the addition of board-certified neurologist Guy Burrows, MD.
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June 1, 2017
Eight Memorial Hermann Campuses Earn Top Recognition for Their Commitment to Providing High-Quality Stroke Care
Eight Memorial Hermann hospitals across the Greater Houston area have received elite recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA)/American Stroke Association (ASA) for their commitment to provide high-quality stroke care.
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May 12, 2017
Memorial Hermann Health System Supports Dress for Success Houston
Women Leaders of Memorial Hermann Health System has partnered with Dress For Success Houston for its annual “Send One Suit” donation drive.
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May 11, 2017
Memorial Hermann Named No. 4 Best Employer in America
Memorial Hermann Health System has been ranked fourth among Forbes magazine’s annual list of America’s Best Employers, earning a top spot alongside several nationally recognized brands.
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May 10, 2017
Memorial Hermann And Emerus Announce Joint Venture To Improve Access To High Quality Care
Emerus Holdings Inc., the nation's first and largest operator of micro-hospitals, entered into an agreement to establish a new joint venture partnership today with Memorial Hermann Health System, the largest not-for-profit health system in Southeast Texas.
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January 17, 2017
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center Receives Prestigious International Award
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center recently received the prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc.
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December 20, 2016
Woodforest National Bank donates $500,000 to Neuroscience Center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Woodforest National Bank has donated $500,000 to support a new Neuroscience Center that is currently under construction at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital.
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December 1, 2016
Memorial Hermann Named One of the Nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics
Four Memorial Hermann hospitals have been collectively named among the nation’s 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics,TM an IBM company.
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November 22, 2016
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses Recognizes Medical, Surgical ICU at Memorial Hermann the Woodlands Hospital With Silver Beacon Award for Excellence
The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) recently awarded a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence to the Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Surgical ICU at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital.
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October 31, 2016
Little Patients Reunite with Caregivers at Neonatal ICU Reunion
You might expect to see older faces at a reunion, but at one held recently, children who “graduated” from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) were the guests of honor.
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July 18, 2016
Memorial Hermann Named One of Nation’s ‘Most Wired’ For 12th Consecutive Year in Hospitals & Health Networks Survey
The Memorial Hermann Health System was named one of the country’s “Most Wired” for the 12th consecutive year in the Hospitals & Health Networks (H&HN) recently released annual survey conducted in partnership with the American Hospital Association.
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July 6, 2016
Memorial Hermann Seeks to Provide Better Access to Higher Level Trauma Care
Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital have embarked on a journey towards earning Level II trauma verification from the American College of Surgeons.
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July 5, 2016
Cancer Survivorship Center Opens on Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Campus
In a move to shift cancer patients’ focus from experiencing cancer to living and celebrating life at every stage of their journey, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital is proud to announce the opening of Canopy, a Cancer Survivorship Center.
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May 16, 2016
Memorial Hermann Recognized with National Awards for High Quality Stroke Programs
Memorial Hermann is proud to announce that eight of its hospitals have received recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) for the high-quality stroke care provided to patients.
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May 9, 2016
Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers Offering Free Skin Cancer Screenings
In recognition of National Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers are offering free skin cancer screenings to the public. While the screenings are free, registration is required.
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March 3, 2016
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Emergency Department Leaders Named 2015 Team of the Year by TeamHealth Emergency Medicine West Group
The Emergency Department at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital has been recognized by TeamHealth as its 2015 Management Team of The Year for its Emergency Medicine West Group. The award recognizes improved operational performance and provider engagement.
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March 3, 2016
Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute and UTHealth Welcome Neurosurgeon Sebastian R. Herrera, M.D.
The Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute at the Texas Medical Center (MNI) and the McGovern Medical School at UTHealth are pleased to announce the addition of Sebastian R. Herrera, M.D. Dr. Herrera will serve as a neurosurgeon at Mischer Neuroscience Associates-The Woodlands as well as...
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March 2, 2016
Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health Allocates Funds to Support Local Women’s Health Initiatives
Memorial Hermann’s In The Pink of Health, established to raise funds to reduce the incidence of breast and ovarian cancer and assist survivors in their journey, today announced 2015 net proceeds of $675,000.
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February 29, 2016
Memorial Hermann Welcomes Little “Leaplings” To the World With Special Birthday Celebration
Hospitals across the Memorial Hermann Health System commemorated the extra special birthdays of babies delivered on Feb. 29 with a special surprise to celebrate the occasion that happens just once every four years.
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January 27, 2016
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Receives Prestigious International Baby-Friendly® Designation
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center has received prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly® Designated birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc. Only four hospitals in the greater Houston area, including Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital have received the des...
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October 28, 2015
All Memorial Hermann Hospitals Earn an ‘A’ Grade for Patient Safety in Leapfrog’s Fall 2015 Hospital Safety Score
An announcement released nationally today by the independent hospital watchdog The Leapfrog Group, shows that all nine of the acute-care hospitals within the Memorial Hermann Health System earned an A in this elite national ratings program, recognizing its strong commitment to patient safety.
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August 18, 2015
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Earns Magnet® Redesignation
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center has garnered one of the highest levels of recognition a hospital can receive for a second time. The first hospital in The Woodlands announced today it has earned redesignation as a Magnet Recognition Program® by the American Nurses Credentialing Cent...
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August 13, 2015
Women’s Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Celebrates World Breastfeeding Week
Women’s Memorial Hermann at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital kicked off World Breastfeeding Week with the 9th Annual Baby Fair for Expectant, New and Experienced Parents on Saturday, Aug. 1.
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June 4, 2015
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Further Expands Infrastructure to Support Rapidly Growing Community
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, the first hospital to open in The Woodlands, is set to further expand its infrastructure and services, in a move to meet the growing healthcare needs in its region.
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May 6, 2015
Memorial Hermann Celebrates National Nurses Week
During National Nurses Week, Memorial Hermann is proud to celebrate the role nurses play throughout the year in delivering the highest level of quality care to patients.
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April 23, 2015
EPA Recognizes Memorial Hermann With 2015 Energy Star® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Memorial Hermann Health System for the third consecutive year as a 2015 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award recipient for its continued commitment to managing and improving energy efficiency across its network of...
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April 20, 2015
“Meet The Robot” Open House at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Will Showcase Advanced Technology for Knee and Hip Replacements
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital is inviting the public to a “Meet The Robot” open house on Thursday, April 30 from 5-6:30 p.m. to introduce its newest and most advanced hip and knee replacement technology.
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March 30, 2015
Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health Committee Announces Joan Lunden as 2015 Luncheon Keynote
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital’s In the Pink of Health Committee is excited to announce that Joan Lunden will be the keynote speaker at its October 9th Luncheon.
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March 17, 2015
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Celebrates 30 Years
In 1985, Microsoft released its first version of Windows; the DeLorean drove the highest grossing film of the year in Back to the Future; doctors accessed charts from filing cabinets; and the man-made, 200-acre Lake Woodlands was filled with water for the first time. Another major milestone was a...
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February 26, 2015
Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehab Program at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute – Memorial City Certified by Industry Leader
Four Memorial Hermann Cardiovascular/Pulmonary Rehabilitation programs were recently certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institutes in Memorial City, Southwest Houston and the Texas Medical Center, as...
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December 15, 2014
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital to Renovate, Expand Emergency Department
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital has announced it will renovate and expand its hospital-based Emergency Department (ED) to better respond to the emergent needs of the greater Montgomery County area. The $17.4 million project will include a renovation of the existing space and the addition ...
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November 20, 2014
Memorial Hermann, MD Anderson Deliver New Integrated Breast Screening and Diagnostic Programs to Local Houston Communities
Memorial Hermann and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have launched operations under their recently formed partnership to offer high-quality, specialized breast screening and diagnostic services at a network of community breast care centers in the greater Houston area.
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October 21, 2014
Memorial Hermann Recognized for High Quality Heart Attack Care
Two of only 256 hospitals recognized nationwide, Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Southwest and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital have received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2014.
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August 21, 2014
Memorial Hermann, MD Anderson Join Forces to Provide Enhanced Breast Imaging Services
Memorial Hermann Health System and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced a new partnership to provide a new level of specialized breast screening at a network of community breast care centers in the greater Houston area.
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August 20, 2014
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Welcomes First Class of Rotating Pharmacy Practice Residents
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital has welcomed rotating pharmacy residents from the inaugural class of Memorial Hermann’s Postgraduate Year One (PGY1) Pharmacy Practice Residency Program.
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August 13, 2014
New Video Service Helps Parents Capture Baby’s First Days of Life
Women’s Memorial Hermann The Woodlands now offers new parents the personal, private opportunity to capture and preserve their baby’s first moments of life on video.
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July 29, 2014
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Appoints New Members to Executive Team
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital has selected two new leaders for its executive team. Justin Kendrick has assumed the role of Chief Operating Officer and Catherine Giegerich, MS, BSN, RN has been named Chief Nursing Officer.
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June 17, 2014
Urban Named CEO of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Josh Urban has taken the reins as Chief Executive Officer at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital. “In the 15 years Josh has been with our system, he has demonstrated a strong work ethic with proven results,” said Dan Wolterman, president and CEO of Memorial Hermann. “His ex...
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June 9, 2014
Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health Committee Announces Return of Kelly Corrigan Keynote
New York Times bestselling author Kelly Corrigan is returning to The Woodlands to headline the Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health Luncheon presented by Richie’s Specialty Pharmacy. The 14th Annual Luncheon is scheduled for Friday, October 10, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott.
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May 1, 2014
Memorial Hermann First in Houston to Offer New Direct Contact Force Technology
Memorial Hermann is the first hospital system in Houston to use catheters with direct contact force technology for the treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation (Afib), a common heart rhythm disorder.
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April 25, 2014
Memorial Hermann Believes Every Week Should Be Nurse Appreciation Week
May 6 marks the beginning of National Nurses Week across the country. With a wide variety of celebrations and events, Memorial Hermann Health System takes this opportunity to raise awareness of the important role nurses play in patient outcomes, safety, and overall well-being.
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October 30, 2013
Memorial Hermann Earns Multiple Top Performer on Key Quality Measures Recognitions From the Joint Co
Eight Memorial Hermann Health System hospitals today were named 2013 Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.
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July 30, 2013
Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute to Serve as Official Sports Medicine Partner
Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute in The Woodlands and Team Green Running today announced a new partnership that will ensure its post-collegiate athletes stay healthy on and off the track.
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January 28, 2013
Sherif Zaafran, MD named Medical Staff President at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
Sherif Zaafran, MD, a board-certified anesthesiologist, has been named president of the medical staff at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. During his two-year term, Dr. Zaafran will oversee medical staff issues and monitor clinical quality at the hospital.
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November 20, 2012
New Hip Procedure Benefits Patients by Speeding Recovery Time, Reducing Post-operative Pain
Memorial Hermann Health System is improving the surgery experience for some patients by offering a new and improved total hip replacement surgery that speeds recovery time and reduces post-operative pain.
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October 15, 2012
Local Hospital Stars In Its Own Pink Glove Dance Video to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
The Pink Glove Dance is spreading to Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. More than 350 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and current and former patients strapped on dancing shoes and starred in their own Pink Glove Dance video to help spread the word about breast cancer awareness an...
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August 23, 2012
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Welcomes New Hospitalist Medical Director
Board-certified internal medicine physician Susan D. Hutchins, MD, has been appointed medical director of hospitalist services at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. In her new role, Dr. Hutchins will oversee the inpatient hospitalist program that includes nine other physicians, two nu...
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August 13, 2012
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Awarded ENERGY STAR Label
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center has been awarded the ENERGY STAR label by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Only seven hospitals in Texas have been designated as Energy Star labeled facilities and Memorial Hermann operates six of the seven facilities.
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July 5, 2012
Two Memorial Hermann Hospitals Selected for National Baby-Friendly Designation Program to Increase Breastfeeding Rates in U.S. Hospitals
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center have been selected to participate in Best Fed Beginnings, a national initiative led by UNICEF and the World Health Organization to significantly improve breastfeeding rates in the U.S.
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August 16, 2011
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, Huntsville Memorial to Serve as Official Healthcare Providers of Sam Houston State University Athletics
As part of the agreement, the two hospitals along with their dedicated medical staffs will provide medical coverage at all SHSU athletic events.
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July 27, 2011
Seven Memorial Hermann Hospitals Among Best in Nation in Maternity, Gynecological Care
The report, released last week by HealthGrades, the leading independent healthcare ratings organization, also revealed that Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center collectively ...
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June 20, 2011
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Earns Performance Achievement Awards
Get With The Guidelines is a quality improvement initiative that provides hospital staff with effective tools that follow proven evidence-based guidelines and procedures in caring for stroke and heart failure patients to improve outcomes, prevent future hospitalizations and prolong life.
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March 29, 2011
Six Memorial Hermann Hospitals Named Among the Nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Thomson Reuters
The Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals® study evaluates performance in 10 areas: mortality; medical complications; patient safety; average patient stay; expenses; profitability; patient satisfaction; adherence to clinical standards of care; post-discharge mortality; and readmission rates for a...
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February 21, 2011
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Breast & Bone Center Designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
“The Breast Imaging Center of Excellence designation is a result of the hard work and dedication of our radiologists and staff,” said Steve Sanders, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center CEO. “It identifies us as a premier provider of comprehensive breast imaging services a...
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August 12, 2010
Six Former Sadler Clinic Physicians Join Memorial Hermann Medical Group The Woodlands
All of these doctors, having worked together previously, bring their experience, teamwork and expertise to patients at their new locations,” said Steve Sanders, CEO, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. “They also are well respected and very well known within the community.”
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August 11, 2010
Laura Ingraham to Headline Memorial Hermann In The Pink Of Health Luncheon
Radio talk show host, political commentator, New York Times best-selling author and breast cancer "thriver" Laura Ingraham will be the guest speaker at the 10th Annual Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health Luncheon presented by H-E-B. More than 1,000 women and men will gather at The Woodlands Wa...
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June 23, 2010
Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas is Newest Event in Global Series
Today, World Triathlon Corporation announces the addition of Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Texas to its worldwide IRONMAN Series. The inaugural race will enhance the current IRONMAN calendar, which consists of 25 events around the world in locations such as Australia, China, Brazil and Germany.
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June 16, 2010
Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health Gives 20000 to Texas Top Non Profit Breast Cancer Group
In the Pink of Health co-chairs Pat Bertotti and Andrea Raiford presented a $20,000 check to The Rose, Texas’ leading non-profit breast cancer organization providing mammography screening, diagnosis, early access to treatment and support to all women regardless of their ability to pay.
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May 19, 2010
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Breaks Ground on $80 Million Expansion
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center hosted a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate its East Tower Expansion. Phase one of the new 240,000-square-foot tower will add eight state-of-the-art surgical suites and surgical support services, including pre-operation and recovery rooms, waiting a...
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April 28, 2010
Sanders Named Grassroots Champion for Texas
The Grassroots Champion Award is presented annually to one individual from each state, with winners being chosen by the state association. The 2010 honorees were recognized at a special Breakfast of Grassroots Champions at the AHA Annual Membership Meeting on April 27 in Washington, D.C. Sanders ...
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March 24, 2010
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center's Diabetes Education Program Continues to Merit ADA Recognition
“The process gives professionals a national standard by which to measure the quality of the services they provide,” said Laura Thomas, clinical manager of nutrition and diabetes education at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. “And, it helps patients to identify high-...
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February 25, 2010
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center to Provide Higher Level of Trauma Care
“Memorial Hermann served the community as a Level IV trauma center for more than a decade,” added Sanders. “When the State approached us to become a Level III, we did not hesitate. There was a desperate need in the community and we were eager to step up to fulfill the need.&rdqu...
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February 1, 2010
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center is Going Green
“Our goal is to be sensibly green,” said Steve Sanders, CEO of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. “Sustainable practices go hand in hand with our mission to keep patients, employees and our community well.”
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January 28, 2010
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital Earns ‘Gold Medal’ of Nursing
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital has achieved one of the highest levels of recognition a hospital can receive – Magnet® recognition for excellence in nursing services by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC).
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January 18, 2010
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Designated a Primary Stroke Center
The Texas Department of State Health Services has designated Memorial Hermann The Woodlands as a "primary stroke center." The hospital is the first in Montgomery County to receive this designation.
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January 14, 2010
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center to Fund Nursing Faculty Position at Lone Star College-Montgomery
We are grateful for Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center's investment in our nursing program and our nursing students,” said Dr. Austin A. Lane, president of LSC-Montgomery. “Our program demands intense faculty interaction with our students, and an additional instructor will ...
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January 7, 2010
$80 Million Expansion at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Raises Level of Care for Community
Phase one of the 240,000-square-foot expansion will add eight state-of-the-art surgical suites and surgical support services, including pre-operation and recovery rooms, waiting areas and sterile processing. Four shelled floors will accommodate future growth and could include additional inpatient...
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January 6, 2010
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Recognized for Care of Newborns and Their Families
2009 marks the seventh year to receive this recognition for Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, the fourth for Memorial Hermann Southeast and Memorial Hermann Katy and the second for Memorial Hermann Sugar Land.
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September 11, 2009
Bestselling Author, Breast Cancer Survivor to Speak at Memorial Hermann's In The Pink of Health Luncheon
New York Times bestselling author of The Middle Place and breast cancer survivor Kelly Corrigan will be the guest speaker at the Ninth Annual Memorial Hermann In the Pink of Health Luncheon presented by H-E-B. Nearly 1,000 women and men will gather at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott on Friday, Oc...
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July 30, 2009
All Nine Memorial Hermann Acute Care Hospitals Have Received the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Award
All nine Memorial Hermann acute care hospitals have received the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Award from the TMF Health Quality Institute. The award honors Texas hospitals that are performing quality initiatives aimed at improving outcomes in patient care based on specific national quali...
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February 26, 2009
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Expands to Better Serve Patient Population, Growing Community
The facility has been expanded by 30,797 square feet and 36 beds in response to the increasing demand for higher acuity care within its facility and the growing community.
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January 5, 2009
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center’s Newest Volunteer to Charm Patients, Staff With Sniffs, Licks and a Wag of her Tail
Shintsa, a retired show dog, and her owner Jackie Kaar, a RN at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, are the first certified therapy dog team to join the hospital’s newly established pet visitation program.
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November 20, 2008
Study Ranks Houston Hospitals Some of the Nation’s Best Results Indicate 6,000 Lives Could Be Saved if All Hospitals Performed at this Level
The Healthcare business of Thomson Reuters recently named the nation's 100 Top Hospitals® for cardiovascular care. Only 30 community hospitals across the nation were selected for the honor. In Houston, the best of the best included Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and the hospital g...
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October 30, 2008
Plastic Surgery Team Performs First DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction in The Woodlands, Texas
The DIEP flap is a state-of-the-art tissue-only breast reconstruction that microsurgically transplants excess skin and fat from the lower abdomen to create a soft supple breast following a mastectomy, while sparing a woman's abdominal wall muscle.
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October 11, 2008
2008 Global Breastfeeding Challenge
The 2008 Global Breastfeeding Challenge will commence with breastfeeding mothers at registered sites in over 13 countries having their breastfeeding little ones "latch on" to promote the importance of breastfeeding and to be counted as participants. Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital is a re...
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September 3, 2008
In The Pink of Health Event Benefits Breast and Bone Health Center
This year’s Memorial Hermann Foundation In The Pink of Health Luncheon presented by Kroger Food Stores is co-chaired by Katie Cromer and Shannon Wing. It will be held Friday, Sept. 19, at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott.
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August 13, 2008
Certified Stroke Centers Provide Highest Level of Care
At Memorial Hermann, we are deeply committed to providing acute stroke patients with the latest breakthrough treatments, including new clot dissolving drugs. USA Today recognized the program for its level of care.
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August 13, 2008
Memorial Hermann Awarded Pathways to Excellence Nursing Designation
The designation is given to healthcare organizations that create work environments in which nurses can flourish and is a testament to professional satisfaction among nurses. It also identifies best places to work for nurses.
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June 16, 2008
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer
Today, Josh Urban assumed his new role as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. Urban has been with the Memorial Hermann Healthcare System since 2000; previously he served as the Chief Ambulatory Services Officer at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.
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June 10, 2008
Three Memorial Hermann Hospitals Earn Quality Respiratory Care Recognition in National Program
Respiratory Care Recognition (QRCR) under a national program aimed at helping patients and families make informed decisions about the quality of the respiratory care services available in hospitals. About 700 hospitals, or approximately 15 percent of hospitals in the United States, have applied f...
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May 28, 2008
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center’s Bariatric Program Celebrates One Year of Improving, Saving Lives
"In the past year, we've see dramatic changes in our patients who have undergone bariatric surgery," said Jason Balette, M.D., Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Bariatric Program Medical Director. "We've seen significant weight loss. But more importantly, we've seen dramatic improvements in obesity-...
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January 17, 2008
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center - Imaging Center Utilizes Innovative Method to Diagnose Cause of Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women
An estimated one-third of all women will experience some form of pelvic pain in their lives. Although it is one of the most common causes of pain in women, it also is one of the most difficult to diagnose and manage. As many as three out of five women who experience pelvic pain never locate the c...
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October 4, 2007
Susan Griffin, RN, Appointed Chief Patient Care Officer at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center
Susan E. Griffin, R.N., was recently appointed to chief patient care officer at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital. In her new role, Griffin is responsible for ensuring efficient, safe and effective patient care while overseeing medical staff relations, financial performance, compliance wit...
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June 27, 2007
Six Memorial Hermann Hospitals Receive Texas Medical Foundation Health Quality Institute Awards
To achieve its performance goals, interdisciplinary teams of hospital employees and medical staff physicians employed nationally recognized standards to ensure that patients receive consistent, high quality medical care.
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May 25, 2007
Memorial Hermann Health System Receives Ten VHA Leadership Awards for Clinical Excellence
VHA Inc., a national healthcare alliance, has presented Memorial Hermann Health System ten 2007 VHA Leadership Awards for Clinical Excellence.
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May 10, 2007
TeamHealth to Provide ED Services to Memorial Hermann Hospitals
TeamHealth and Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston have signed a Letter of Understanding for TeamHealth to provide emergency department staffing and management services to the System's eight suburban hospitals.
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March 5, 2007
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center Performs First Robotic-Assisted Surgery in Montgomery County
Urologist Steven Sukin, MD, was the surgeon who performed the robotic-assisted prostatectomy using the da Vinci® Surgical System, developed by Intuitive Surgical.
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February 6, 2007
New President of Medical Staff Named for Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
Petar "Pete" Turcinovic has been named president of staff of Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Turcinovic takes on this new role after serving as president-elect of the hospital’s medical staff for the past two years.
