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Newsroom: News Release Archive 2005
             
 

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News Release Archives 2005

Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital has ‘Tree Topping’
December 28, 2005 Memorial Hermann Fort Bend Hospital celebrated the completion of the steel framework of the new Sugar Land Hospital set to open in 2006.

Colasurdo Named Physician-In-Chief of Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital
December 22, 2005 Lung specialist leads medical and clinical quality strategies.

Memorial Hermann Katy Merges Advanced Technologies to Pinpoint Cancer
December 21, 2005
PET/CT scans combine metabolic information with computerized imaging.

Cardiologist Performs Innovative Mitral Valve Repair at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute-Texas Medical Center
December 21, 2005 –
Minimally invasive procedure is a first for Houston.

Clinical Trial to Test Stem Cell Approach for Children with Brain Injury
December 20, 2005 –
Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital teams with University of Texas Medical School at Houston for innovative study.

Memorial Hermann Fort Bend Forms Patient/Family Advisory Council
December 6, 2005 – Memorial Hermann Fort Bend demonstrates their commitment to providing exceptional, patient-centered care.

Bariatric Surgery Program at Memorial Hermann Designated a "Center of Excellence"
November 28, 2005 – Designation recognizes surgical programs with a demonstrated track record of favorable outcomes in bariatric surgery.

   

 
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Memorial Hermann Educates Women on Heart Health at Executive Women’s Breakfast
November 28, 2005 – Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute - Memorial City supports Go Red for Women campaign.

From Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston:
Live Webcast of Epilepsy Surgery

November 16, 2005 – A highly effective surgical treatment of epilepsy.

Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute – Texas Medical Center Named Among Nation's 100 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals
November 14, 2005 – Only one Houston hospital makes this prestigious list.

Memorial Hermann Fort Bend Named A "Mother-Friendly" Worksite
November 11, 2005 Designation identifies workplaces that support nursing moms.

New Outpatient Imaging Center Brings Leading Technology to Memorial Hermann The Woodlands
November 8, 2005 – Breast, bone and bladder care are among services provided in this 35,000-square-foot facility.

A Breath of Fresh Air for Katy Hospitals
November 4, 2005 – Healthcare facilities join forces to create smoke-free environments
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Ronald McDonald House to be Established Inside Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital
November 3 , 2005 – Parents will relax and recharge in a homelike environment.

Memorial Hermann Begins Sharing Quality Indicators Data on Web
November 2 , 2005
Publication meant to aid consumers

National study finds this new technology diagnoses more breast cancers in younger women.
October 12, 2005

Top Ratings for Patient Satisfaction Earned by Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital
October 6, 2005 – A focus on patients and their families pushes facility to the top 2 percent.

Exclusive, New Addiction-Treatment Option at Memorial Hermann Prevention and Recovery Center
October 5, 2005 –
PROMETA™ targets neurochemical imbalances in the brain.

Memorial Hermann Fort Bend Hospital Deemed “Nurse-Friendly”
September 30, 2005
Only six hospitals have earned this distinction from the Texas Nurses Association.

Memorial Hermann Announces Sports Medicine and Human Performance Institute
September 28, 2005 – New institute will serve the Rockets, Comets and Aeros and Memorial Hermann patients from around the world.

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital Names Finance Expert as Chief Financial Officer
July 21, 2005 – Lovinggood gained experience at hospitals throughout the Southwest

Memorial Hermann Healthcare System Among the Nation's Most Wired
July 20, 2005 – Hospitals & Health Networks magazine recognizes system's advanced technology

Bum Phillips discharged from Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
July 16, 2005 – Former NFL coach to undergo cardiac rehab after bypass surgery

Former Houston Oilers coach in good spirits
July 15, 2005 – Bum Phillips recovery is on track at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

Bum Phillips recovering well at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
July 14, 2005 – Former Houston Oilers coach underwent bypass surgery last week

Bum Phillips leaves intensive care at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
July 13, 2005 Former Houston Oilers coach recovering from triple by-pass surgery

Memorial Hermann Hospital's Kidney, Urology Programs Recognized as among America's Best
July 8, 2005 – U.S. News & World Report once again lists Memorial Hermann Hospital among the nation's elite healthcare facilities.

Memorial Hermann Becomes Official Healthcare Partner for Houston Rockets, Comets and Aeros
July 5, 2005 – System becomes official healthcare partner for pro sports teams.

Memorial Hermann Home Health Receives Award for Quality Improvement Initiative
May 26, 2005 – Service also beats state averages on federal quality measures.

Stroke Center Expands Neuroscience Services at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital
May 26, 2005 – Facility debuts the latest component of its neurosciences program.

Leader in Gastric Bypass to be Featured in Webcast from Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital
May 18, 2005 – Surgeon is nationally known for refining bariatrics technique

CEOs Named To Lead Heart & Vascular Institutes at Memorial Hermann Healthcare System
May 6, 2005 – Three institutes will expand advanced care to area heart patients over the next 2 ½ years.

Media Statement; Knya Dismuke-Howard Has Died
May 4, 2005

Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair to be Featured in Live, Surgical Webcast
May 1, 2005 – Minimally invasive approach offers alternative when open surgery isn’t an option

Surgeons at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital Freeze Arterial Plaque to Prevent Reclogging
April 14, 2005 – Cryoplasty is used to treat blocked arteries in the legs and other extremities.

Peruzzi Named Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Hermann Hospitals
March 15, 2005 – Physician brings extensive research experience from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago.

Diabetes Education Recognized at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
March 1, 2005 – Program becomes the first in Katy to earn American Diabetes Association endorsement.

Live Webcast Showcases Neurosurgery For Headache-Causing Chiari Malformation
February 16, 2005 – Procedure relieves pressure caused by cerebellar tissue extending into spinal canal.

Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital and Hollywood Video Unveil Entertainmant Suite for Patients
February 2, 2005 –
Movie magic and gobs of games will brighten hospital stays for kids at Memorial Hermann Children’s Hospital.

CITGO Selects Memorial Hermann to Provide Advanced Care
January 27, 2005 –
CITGO to bring Venezuelan patients with special needs to Memorial Hermann hospitals.

Major Grant Extends Healthcare to Thousands of Houstonians
January 17, 2005 – Contribution by Houston Endowment Inc. will create Provider Health Network.

Memorial Hermann Life Flight Wins Statewide Service Award
January 3, 2005 – Texas Department of State Health Services applauds Life Flight's exemplary service.


 
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