HOUSTON (July 26, 2022)
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 2022-2023, which were released today. TIRR Memorial Hermann was previously ranked No. 2 in the 2021-2022 rankings and has been...
HOUSTON (July 5, 2022)
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital is expanding its pediatric services. In addition to its pediatric emergency department, it now offers a pediatric hospitalist team to care for pediatric patients admitted to its pediatric unit.
HOUSTON (June 14, 2022)
Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to announce that Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital for 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report.
HOUSTON (July 27, 2021)
TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital ranked No. 2 among the country’s top rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospital rankings for 2021-2022.
HOUSTON (June 15, 2021)
Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to announce that Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital has been recognized as a Best Children’s Hospital for 2021-22 by U.S. News & World Report.
HOUSTON (February 24, 2021)
Memorial Hermann Health System has named Marissa Kiefer as the new senior vice president and chief executive officer of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Effective March 15, 2021, Kiefer will lead the hospital’s operations and multidisciplinary team of health professionals to continue providi...
HOUSTON (August 31, 2020)
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...
HOUSTON (August 14, 2020)
Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to build upon its 112-year legacy of providing exceptional care to all members of the community with an exciting addition: Children’s Memorial Hermann Pediatrics – a new brand that brings together Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) Pedi...
HOUSTON (June 19, 2020)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital was named one of the 50 best children’s hospitals in the nation for cardiology and heart surgery, and neurology and neurosurgery, for the third year in a row by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings are based on scores in patient care, patient...
HOUSTON (February 14, 2020)
The University of Texas Medical Branch and Children’s Memorial Hermann are collaborating to expand pediatric inpatient and emergency services to the rapidly growing Clear Lake/Bay Area region.
HOUSTON (June 18, 2019)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital was named one of the 50 best children’s hospitals in the nation for cardiology and heart surgery, and neurology and neurosurgery, for the second year in a row by U.S. News & World Report. The rankings are based on scores in patient care, patien...
HOUSTON (April 12, 2019)
David I. Sandberg, MD, director of pediatric neurosurgery at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and McGovern School of Medicine at UTHealth, has been honored by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons as the 2019 recipient of the AANS Humanitarian Award.
HOUSTON (February 4, 2019)
The number of measles cases nationwide has risen to more than 100, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced. Local health authorities recently identified several cases of measles within the Greater Houston area.
HOUSTON (January 24, 2019)
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital’s new Pediatric Emergency Center is now open to receive patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Emergency Center complements the hospital’s new dedicated pediatric inpatient unit and helps meet the need for specialized, round-the-clock pediatric ...
HOUSTON (June 27, 2018) Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital has received prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly® Designated birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc.
HOUSTON (June 19, 2018)
Matthew Greives, MD, pediatric plastic surgeon with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Assistant Professor of Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, and Alex Loessin, Vice President of Communications and Liaison to the President and CEO at M...
HOUSTON (June 13, 2018)
Children’s Memorial Hermann and Blue Fish Pediatrics are excited to announce a new partnership aimed at providing families in the Greater Houston area with easier access to high-quality, affordable healthcare for kids.
HOUSTON (August 24, 2017)
Children’s Memorial Hermann and Memorial Hermann Life Flight® today unveiled a new look for one of the signature red Life Flight helicopters. The redesigned helicopter sports a bright green exterior and features the Children’s Memorial Hermann logo.
HOUSTON (May 2, 2017)
In commemoration of Child Abuse Prevention Month in April, a multidisciplinary team at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital spearheaded a Campuswide initiative to collect emergency goods and necessities for children in need.
HOUSTON (May 1, 2017)
Memorial Hermann Foundation celebrated the 30th anniversary of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital at its annual Circle of Life Gala on Saturday, April 29. With more than 1,600 guests in attendance including KHOU’s Len Cannon as emcee, the gala raised $3.1 million to benefit Children...
HOUSTON (April 13, 2017)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is proud to announce that it has received official designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) as one of only four Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU) in the state, a distinguished accreditation bestowed only upon prog...
HOUSTON (April 12, 2017)
Families across the Greater Houston area and as far away as Oklahoma convened at the Houston Zoo to attend The Fetal Center Family Reunion, where former patients and their families got a special opportunity to reunite with The Fetal Center specialists who cared for them.
HOUSTON (March 28, 2017)
The battle against brain cancer takes center stage on Sunday, April 2, as patients, supporters and family members converge for the 15th Anniversary Run for the Rose at NRG Park.
HOUSTON (February 24, 2017)
As influenza continues to spread across the state, leading to a spike in hospital visits and doctor’s office visits throughout Texas, Memorial Hermann stresses the importance of vaccination and hygiene to protect against this dangerous and deadly virus.
HOUSTON (February 14, 2017)
On a day when the world celebrates romance, it’s important to note that there’s no love like a mother’s love.
HOUSTON (February 14, 2017)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is hosting a free educational seminar for patients, families and healthcare professionals interested in learning more about the latest treatment options for spasticity.
HOUSTON (February 6, 2017)
Dozens of children with craniofacial anomalies recently convened at a Houston area park to enjoy an afternoon of fun and camaraderie at the 2nd annual social reunion of patients from the Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Clinic at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and McGovern Medical School at U...
HOUSTON (February 3, 2017)
As Houston kicks off its Super Bowl LI festivities, pediatric patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital got a taste of the excitement with a surprise visit from three former Houston Texans players as well as a current member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
HOUSTON (January 23, 2017)
2017 started off on a high note for Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital when Robert and Lindsay McClellan welcomed triplets into their family on Jan. 6, 2017.
HOUSTON (January 17, 2017)
Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center recently received the prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly Designated birth facility by Baby-Friendly USA, Inc.
HOUSTON (December 22, 2016)
Internationally ranked professional golfer Patrick Reed stopped by Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital with his wife, Justine, to deliver special treats for pediatric patients who are hospitalized during the holidays.
SUGAR LAND (December 6, 2016) Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital was again designated as a Texas Ten Step facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services. The program encourages breastfeeding as the preferred feeding method for newborns and infants. Memorial Hermann Sugar Land has been designated a Texas Ten Step fac...
HOUSTON (November 14, 2016)
Children’s Memorial Hermann is now offering families in The Woodlands access to high-quality, affordable after-hours pediatric care through a newly launched pilot project that utilizes a mobile application platform for on-demand nurse triage and house calls.
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (October 31, 2016)
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.
HOUSTON (September 15, 2016)
For the first few months of her life, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital was the only home Hannah Fox knew. Born at just 23 ½ weeks gestation, Hannah, a surviving twin, struggled to breathe, eat and see. She required heart surgery and multiple la...
ATASCOCITA, TEXAS (August 3, 2016)
Pediatricians Natasha Bhagwandin, M.D., and Alexis M. Phillips-Walker,D.O., are anchoring the Memorial Hermann Medical Group’s newest primary care location in Atascocita.
HOUSTON (July 27, 2016) A hospital stay can be a stressful time especially for children. But a young woman from Sugar Land is hoping to ease some of that stress by providing books to children at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.
HOUSTON (July 20, 2016)
One Houston area family recently got the chance to celebrate two special occasions at once when their newborn baby daughter made her appearance the exact same day as her great-grandmother’s 90th birthday.
HOUSTON (July 11, 2016)
The top floor of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital was recently transformed into a fairytale land, as princesses, princes and superheroes joined pediatric patients and their siblings for an afternoon of coloring, crafting and jewelry making.
HOUSTON (June 30, 2016)
Leading into one of the busiest holiday weekends, Houston’s only Pediatric Level 1 trauma centers, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital, have aligned efforts with the Houston Fire Department – and other community partners – in an effort ...
HOUSTON (June 7, 2016)
One pint-sized Star Wars fan at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital recently received a surprise visit from two of her favorite lightsaber-wielding movie characters.
HOUSTON (June 1, 2016)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital recently held a special event to thank and acknowledge recently retired Houston Texans player Chris Myers and his wife, Jenny, for their longtime contributions. The Myers family has generously supported Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital’s ...
HOUSTON (May 24, 2016)
As part of Kangaroo Care Awareness Day on May 15th, Children’s Memorial Hermann Memorial City and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in the Texas Medical Center hosted a variety of events throughout the following week to encourage parents to provide Kangaroo care.
KATY, TEXAS (May 11, 2016)
Pediatrician’s Krystal Batchelor, D.O., Linda Dang, MD, Lisa Ecroyd, MD, Lauren Shepard, D.O., and Brooke Swearingen, MD, are anchoring the Memorial Hermann Medical Group’s newest primary care location in Katy.
HOUSTON (April 27, 2016)
A record number of participants joined in the fight against brain cancer this year, hitting the pavement at the 14th Annual Run for the Rose on Sunday, April 10.
HOUSTON (April 20, 2016)
On Thursday, March 24, Memorial Hermann’s Heroes in Health hosted more than 80 guests at a reception with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital affiliated physicians. The event allowed physicians to discuss their pediatric subspecialties and their current research projects one-on-one w...
HOUSTON (April 13, 2016)
“We would like to thank all of our friends, family and neighbors for their continued support and good wishes. We are extremely thankful for the high-quality care our son, Kaori, has received at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, and for the nurses, paramedics and pilots with Memorial Hermann L...
HOUSTON (April 12, 2016)
In honor of National Volunteer Week, Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital would like to recognize the many people who selflessly give of themselves to help provide high-quality care for patients and their families.
HOUSTON (April 8, 2016)
A sea of blue filled the atrium of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital as teams of physicians, medical professionals and community advocates gathered Friday at an event co-hosted by McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and Memorial Hermann Texas Trauma Institute to commemorate Child Abuse P...
HOUSTON (April 6, 2016)
Patients, family members and supporters will rally together on Sunday, April 10 in the fight against brain cancer as they race for a cure in the 14th Annual Run for the Rose at NRG Park. Proceeds from the run will go toward supporting pediatric health initiatives at Children’s Memorial Herm...
HOUSTON (March 31, 2016)
Pediatric patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital were recently recognized as honorary officers by the Houston Police Department (HPD) as part of its new Badges and Bears program. Officers J. Lahar, E.J. Joseph and J. Byrd presented certificates to each of the new “officers&r...
HOUSTON (March 25, 2016)
The local chapter of the Arthritis Foundation recently honored Ankur Kamdar, M.D., McGovern Medical School pediatric rheumatologist affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, for raising awareness about a silent disease and working to bolster interest in an underrepresented specialty.<...
HOUSTON (March 10, 2016)
It’s a nuisance for any parent: As daylight saving time ushers in an extra hour of sunlight, the time change also wreaks havoc on children’s sleep schedules. Kids have a harder time falling asleep when it’s still light outside. And dark mornings can make for groggy, and even uns...
HOUSTON (March 3, 2016)
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital are proud to announce the two individuals selected as their 2015 Physicians of the Year: Saleem Khan, MD, Chief of Emergency General Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, affiliated with Memorial Herman...
HOUSTON (February 19, 2016)
Houston’s newly opened collection of luxury retail, dining, entertainment and living amenities community – recently donated $10,000 to the Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Reconstructive Cleft Program at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. The gift, which was raised from a holiday carriage ri...
HOUSTON (February 17, 2016)
The pediatric patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital received a special visit from the brave men and women at the Houston Fire Department as part of their “Hanging with the Heroes” program.
HOUSTON (February 15, 2016)
A handful of current and former Houston Texans players delivered baskets of toys, games, books, stuffed animals and other treats to the patients at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital as part of the Super Baskets of Hope program run by a national nonprofit that delivers comforting goodies to lon...
HOUSTON (February 11, 2016)
Memorial Hermann Health System has teamed up with Houston Rockets’ star center Dwight Howard to bring a one-of-a-kind experience to pediatric patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Using cutting-edge technologies such as 360-degree video and Google Cardboard, Howard was abl...
HOUSTON (January 26, 2016) Three Memorial Hermann Health System hospitals as well as Memorial Hermann Life Flight® were recently honored at the SouthEast Texas Regional Advisory Council (SETRAC) Awards Banquet 2016.
HOUSTON (January 4, 2016)
Brad and Stephanie Harris had hoped their three little girls would be home in time for Christmas. For the Harris family, Christmas came just a few days late this year as their identical triplets, Addison, Kinsley and Savannah, were discharged from Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital late this aft...
HOUSTON (January 1, 2016)
Houston’s first baby of 2016 was born just as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Key’Asia Adams weighs five pounds and is 18.5 inches long.
HOUSTON (December 23, 2015) The Harris family calls Addison, Kinsley and Savannah their little Christmas miracles. Given that the odds of having identical, female triplets can range from one in 60,000 to one in two million-who can blame them?
HOUSTON (December 22, 2015)
Last month, Peter Hanik was shopping with his wife Brenda for a new pair of glasses at the LensCrafters inside Baybrook Mall when he unexpectedly collapsed. Luckily, Brittney Frazier, RN, a pediatric special care nurse at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, was nearby to immediately begin CPR.<...
HOUSTON (December 21, 2015)
Last week more than 150 toys and gifts were delivered to Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital courtesy of the D12 Foundation, Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard’s non-profit organization which was founded in order to support and empower today’s youth. The toys will be distributed by Santa Claus...
HOUSTON (December 18, 2015)
In honor of today’s much anticipated theatrical release of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” characters from the world-renowned film series surprised pediatric patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital on Friday morning, bringing lightsaber-lit smiles to faces of the kids and parents alike.<...
HOUSTON (December 7, 2015) Recent statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show preterm birth affects about 1 of every 10 infants born in the United States. Preterm birth is the birth of an infant before 37 weeks of pregnancy.
HOUSTON (November 25, 2015)
The Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Division of Pediatric Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery recently hosted patients with cleft lip and palate, along with their families, to meet others with the same craniofacial conditio...
HOUSTON (November 25, 2015)
Just in time for Thanksgiving, a young girl is deeply grateful for the news she received earlier today, that her only wish in life is about to come true. For weeks Qirat Chappra, a chronically-ill 18-year-old patient at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, has been pleading with the government, ...
HOUSTON (November 13, 2015)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital received a surprise visit from the “House of Mouse” when beloved Disney icons Mickey and Minnie Mouse stopped by to meet with pediatric patients and pose for pictures.
HOUSTON (October 30, 2015)
Each year Halloween provides an opportunity for families to get together, get creative with costumes, get outside and, most importantly, have fun. Not stepping on cracks or walking under ladders may just be innocent superstitions, but ensuring a safe weekend for your kids is so simple, it’s...
HOUSTON (October 29, 2015)
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital recently hosted two reunions to celebrate the life and health of patients and families cared for in the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU) and the pediatric epilepsy program.
HOUSTON (October 14, 2015)
While the Houston Astros prepare for Game 5 of the American League Division Series against the Kansas City Royals, Houston baseball fans of all ages are showing their support for the home team – including the babies in the neonatal intensive-care unit (NICU) at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospita...
HOUSTON (September 24, 2015)
Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital Senior Vice President and CEO Heath Rushing and Manish Shah, M.D., UTHealth pediatric neurosurgeon affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and the Mischer Neuroscience Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, have both been named t...
HOUSTON (August 21, 2015)
Amidst the back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies, don’t forget to schedule your child’s annual visit to the pediatrician. Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital wants to remind parents that even though their child’s annual wellness exam might not seem urgent, the ...
HOUSTON (August 18, 2015)
The first day of school is quickly approaching and parents have a lot on their plates as they prepare their children to get back in the school schedule grind. Amidst the back-to-school shopping for clothes and supplies, here are some important things that Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospita...
HOUSTON (July 24, 2015)
Angel, a Golden Retriever therapy dog with Faithful Paws, and frequent visitor to Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, was given a great honor today during a ceremony at Houston’s City Hall. David W. Robinson, Houston City Council At Large Position 2 and Mayor Annise Parker officially procl...
HOUSTON (July 23, 2015)
Red Duke Trauma Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital – together with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and the Houston Fire Department – is committed to both creating and reinforcing awareness about the risk to childr...
HOUSTON (July 2, 2015)
In 2012, more than 270,000 children were seen in emergency rooms for injuries from riding bicycles. More bicycle accidents occur between July and September than any other time of the year and approximately 20 percent of all bicycle injuries are accounted for by children 16 and under, according to...
HOUSTON (June 23, 2015)
15-year-old Emily Castillo considers Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital to be like a second home. Due to a liver transplant at a very young age, Emily had to spend much of her childhood in the hospital, and the staff began to feel like family. It was because of this that Emily decided to have h...
HUMBLE, TEXAS (June 11, 2015)
The athletic physicals team at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital conducted physicals on 4,002 middle school and high school student-athletes in the Humble, New Caney and Sheldon school districts since it initiated on-site sports physicals in March.
HUMBLE, TEXAS (May 12, 2015)
The athletic physicals team at Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital conducted physicals on nearly 2,000 middle and high school student-athletes in the Humble, New Caney and Sheldon school districts since initiating on-site sports physicals a month ago.
KATY, TEXAS (May 7, 2015)
George Bush High School seniors Chelsea Perez and Kelsey Vargas recently visited Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital to drop off a donation of 108 children’s books.
HOUSTON (April 27, 2015)
Approximately 5,500 people, including 80 brain cancer survivors, recently participated in the 13th annual Run for the Rose. The 5K raised the most money in its history with $605,000 benefiting pediatric health initiatives, including but not limited to brain cancer, at Children’s Memorial He...
HOUSTON (April 24, 2015)
Baby-Friendly USA announced this week that Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital has received prestigious international recognition as a Baby-Friendly® designated birth facility. A hospital can only be deemed “Baby-Friendly” after the completion of a rigorous onsite assessmen...
HOUSTON (April 13, 2015)
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and in honor of “Texas Blue Out” for Child Abuse Prevention Day last Friday, the staff and affiliated UTHealth physicians at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital – together with a number of their allies across the community &...
HOUSTON (April 6, 2015)
Physicians from UTHealth Medical School, affiliated with Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute at the Texas Medical Center (MNI), will be among presenters at the 1st Annual Pediatric Neuroscience Symposium to be held from 8:30 a.m. – ...
HOUSTON (April 3, 2015)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital received a very special visit from Girl Scout Troop 145023 of Brentwood Baptist Church on Good Friday. The young ladies prepared and delivered cards and Easter baskets full of gifts for the hospital’s pediatric patients. The scouts are working on e...
HOUSTON (April 2, 2015)
Brain cancer will once again meet its match this April as patients, supporters and family members converge for the 13th Annual Run for the Rose to raise awareness and funds benefiting Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
KATY, TEXAS (March 26, 2015)
KATY Aquatics and Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital will bring “April Pools Day” to families at Katy Mills on Wednesday, April 1. The event, scheduled for 10 a.m. in the AMC Plaza near Entry 8, will feature water safety demonstrations, information booths, games, story time, giveaways and...
HOUSTON (March 4, 2015)
This week, patients and their families at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital had the unique opportunity to meet Pete and Penny, a pair of adorable Magellanic penguins visiting from SeaWorld San Antonio.
HOUSTON (February 18, 2015)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital recently got a special visit from some of the city’s bravest heroes: firefighters from the Houston Fire Department in their second annual “Hanging with the Heroes” event. The firefighters brought some joy to the pediatric patients by pl...
HOUSTON (January 22, 2015)
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC) and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital are proud to announce the two individuals selected as their 2014 Employees of the Year: Karri Lewis, RN, performance improvement coordinator for the medicine service line at Memorial Hermann-TMC, and Sandra...
HOUSTON (January 21, 2015)
As if finding out one’s newborn baby has to have surgery doesn’t cause enough anxiety, the thought of a scar forming and serving as a permanent reminder of the procedure only adds to the stress. However, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is bringing peace of mind to parents b...
HOUSTON (January 15, 2015)
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC) and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital are proud to announce the two individuals selected as their 2014 Physicians of the Year: Prakash Balan, MD, UTHealth cardiovascular disease specialist affiliated with the Memorial Hermann Heart & Va...
HOUSTON (January 8, 2015)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital received a very special visit from the Texas A&M men’s basketball team this week.
HOUSTON (December 15, 2014)
Sejal Patel, RN, a critical care pediatric nurse at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, received quite a surprise when she reported to work for her shift last Thursday. Matt Patrick, host of the “Matt Patrick Show” on NewsRadio 740 KTRH-AM, recognized her live on the air that ...
HOUSTON (December 5, 2014)
All the way from her hometown of Naples, Italy, Annamaria Di Tonto came to Houston with her family to receive a highly specialized medical procedure. While she was here, the experts at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital were successful in repairing her young, ailing heart, but what they d...
HOUSTON (October 30, 2014)
In just one day, the size of Rina and Atul Jain’s family more than doubled. The Clear Lake couple’s triplets – two boys and a girl – were delivered by cesarean section at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital on October 24, 2014.
HOUSTON (October 28, 2014)
At Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, clinical teams contribute to several “special deliveries” every day. But earlier this afternoon, the Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center (TMC) Campus – which is home to both Memorial Hermann-TMC and Children’s Memorial Herma...
PEARLAND, TEXAS (October 3, 2014)
Memorial Hermann Convenient Care Center in Pearland will hold a free ‘Superhero’ Day on Saturday, Nov. 8, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
HOUSTON (September 22, 2014)
After life-saving surgery at a West Texas hospital, Peter and Aaron were transported by Memorial Hermann Life Flight to Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.
HOUSTON (September 15, 2014)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute at the Texas Medical Center are pleased to announce the addition of Manish N. Shah, M.D., to the medical staff, and his appointment as assistant professor of pediatric neurosurgery at UTHealth Medical S...
HOUSTON (August 18, 2014)
It’s that time of year again: parents are winding down summer plans and tightening the reins on bedtime schedules. And while adding anything else to the back-to-school to-do list may seem daunting, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital has five tips that will make going back to school ...
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS (August 13, 2014)
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.
HOUSTON (August 5, 2014)
With the fall sports season gearing up, physicians with Memorial Hermann want to help keep young athletes healthy and safe both on and off the field. Young athletes (and parents too) should consider these tips – provided by Alfred Mansour, M.D., pediatric orthopedic and sports medicine surg...
HOUSTON (July 28, 2014)
Drowning could be considered a silent killer – one that can happen in less than a minute and comes with no warning. As we hit the peak of summer activity this year, physicians at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center are seeing an increased num...
HOUSTON (July 25, 2014)
Pediatric patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital were filled with excitement as they received a surprise visit from Houston Astros’ Mascot, Orbit. High fives, hugs and autographed baseballs were given to the children, inspiring some much-needed smiles on several young faces....
HOUSTON (July 11, 2014)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is pleased to report that patient Cassidy Stay, 15, was discharged earlier today in good condition and is expected to make a full recovery.
HOUSTON (June 25, 2014)
Renowned pediatric cardiologist John P. Breinholt, MD has been named the Chief of Pediatric Cardiology at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.
HOUSTON (June 19, 2014)
Last week, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital was presented a $30,000 gift from Men of Distinction completing the $100,000 pledge toward Dr. Charles S. Cox, Jr.’s pediatric research efforts.
KATY, TEXAS (June 13, 2014)
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital now offers new parents the personal, private opportunity to capture and preserve their baby’s first moments of life on video.
HOUSTON (May 8, 2014)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is proud to become one of only a few hospitals in the nation to offer a highly specialized, comprehensive Neuro-Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Neuro-NICU) Program. Through this new capability, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital will be able to off...
HOUSTON (April 3, 2014)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, together with the help of the Google Glass Explorer program, is enhancing the patient experience in a way never before possible.
KATY, TEXAS (March 20, 2014)
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus that can infect almost anyone. One patient at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital shares her story.
KATY, TEXAS (March 14, 2014)
On Tuesday, April 1 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, in partnership with Katy Aquatics, invites the community to April Pools Day, a two-hour event designed to teach young children about water safety; raise awareness of the hazards associated with water; and to prevent...
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (January 13, 2014)
Sam's Club Sugar Land gave a $20,000 check to Memorial Hermann Sugar Land on Friday. The grant will allow the hospital to build a children’s playroom on the first floor, and an upgrade to the children’s play area on the 5th floor. “Anything we can do to help take children’...
HOUSTON (November 11, 2013)
Hannah Storm, easily recognizable as an anchor of ESPN’s “SportsCenter,” returned to her adopted hometown on Saturday, November 9, to emcee the 2nd Annual Under the Boardwalk Gala benefiting Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.
HOUSTON (November 7, 2013)
On October 3, 2013, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital joyfully celebrated the births of four healthy brothers to Sugar Land’s Aggour Family. According to the National Organization of Mothers of Twins Club (NOMOTC), in 2011 there were a total of 3,953,590 births, 239 of which were q...
HOUSTON (September 10, 2013)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is pleased to announce that pediatric ocular oncologist Amy C. Schefler, MD, has performed a landmark procedure – administering intra-arterial chemotherapy to a young retinoblastoma patient – the first recorded instance of this ever being don...
HOUSTON (August 15, 2013)
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital is pleased to announce that Helena Gardiner, MD, PhD, will join the Texas Fetal Center as co-director of the Fetal Cardiology Program.
HOUSTON (August 8, 2013)
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital is pleased to announce the addition of renowned pediatric ocular oncologist Amy C. Schefler, MD, to the medical staff, concurrent with her upcoming appointment as clinical assistant professor of ophthalmology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at...
HOUSTON (March 13, 2013)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is pleased to announce Deborah Harmse, better known as Ms. Debbie, as the 2012 Volunteer of the Year.
HOUSTON (January 16, 2013)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists’ Committee on Obstetric Practice has issued a new opinion recommending that patients with a fetus with spina bifida undergo counseling regarding the risks and benefits of maternal-fetal surgery.
HOUSTON (December 3, 2012)
The number of pediatric admissions during this time has increased a staggering 36 percent in just the last four years. So while Santa is busy making his list, this is the only one you need to be checking twice to ensure your kids have a safe, happy and injury-free holiday season.
HOUSTON (July 5, 2012)
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.
HOUSTON (June 26, 2012)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and Mischer Neuroscience Institute (MNI) at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center announced today the addition of renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Dr. David I. Sandberg to the medical staff, concurrent with his appointment as chief of pediatric neurosurge...
HOUSTON (September 13, 2011)
The Texas Center for Maternal and Fetal Treatment at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, in collaboration with Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, welcomes two internationally recognized leaders in maternal fetal medicine – Kenneth J. Moise,...
HOUSTON (April 1, 2011)
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and LifeGift today dedicated a "Tree of Life" to remember those children who gave the ultimate gift - the gift of life through organ and tissue donation.
HOUSTON (January 5, 2011)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) has begun enrollment for the first Phase I safety study approved by the Food and Drug Administration to investigate the use of a child's own umbilical cord blood stem cells for traumatic brain injury in children. The study is bei...
HOUSTON (December 10, 2010)
Children's Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, the neonatal and pediatric service of Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, was recently recognized by the March of Dimes for being in the Top 10 March for Babies List.
HOUSTON (December 7, 2010)
“After conducting a thorough national search, we are delighted that Susie will soon take the helm as CEO of Children’s Memorial Hermann,” said Cordola. “Her strong leadership, commitment to clinical excellence and extensive experience in healthcare administration will tran...
HOUSTON (September 14, 2010)
Injuries in little league football are infrequent and when they do occur they are usually minor. Concussions, sprains and strains account for the bulk of all injuries. Prior to 4th grade very few injuries occur and, as you might expect, as kids grow and become stronger and faster, the incidence i...
HOUSTON (July 31, 2010)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital welcomed quintuplets on July 31, and the party of five joins just 100 known sets of quintuplets worldwide.
HOUSTON (February 5, 2010)
A dedicated instructor who has developed a curriculum on infectious diseases and infection prevention for residents at UT Health Science Center at Houston. She has authored numerous manuscripts on infectious disease topics that have appeared in professional journals including Pediatrics, Journal ...
SUGAR LAND, TEXAS (February 5, 2010)
Commonwealth Elementary won the Be Fit Rally for its high level of student participation in the Be Fit Challenge, presented by Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital and the Houston Rockets. The rally featured a high-level performance and inspirational messages from Rockets entertainment desi...
HOUSTON (February 5, 2010)
The portable CT scanner, called a CereTom®, is the only one of its kind in use in pediatric hospitals in Texas, and is one of only two in use in Level 1 pediatric trauma centers throughout the Midwest region.
HOUSTON (January 26, 2010)
“It is natural for children to worry when they see and hear about scary things in the world, so take their concerns seriously,” said Cathy Guttentag, Ph.D., a child psychologist and assistant professor of pediatrics at The Children’s Learning Institute at The University of Texas...
HOUSTON (December 20, 2009)
Houstonians can spread cheer to injured children this holiday season by giving to the Mix 96.5 Any Size Saves Lives campaign, benefiting the Level 1 pediatric trauma.
HOUSTON (December 1, 2009)
The holiday season is in full swing as children bubble over with excitement and parents rush to buy gifts, organize parties and plan trips to visit family and friends. However, it takes only a moment for a child to sustain a devastating injury, turning holiday joy into tragedy.
HOUSTON (September 20, 2009)
The “Renal Warriors of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital” are teaming up to walk in the National Kidney Foundation 2009 Kidney Walk, and all Houstonians are invited to lace up their sneakers and join the fun.
HOUSTON (September 11, 2009)
As severe ATV injuries rise sharply among Houston children, trauma specialists at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, home to the Gulf Coast region's only Level I pediatric trauma center, today called on families to refrain from allowing youngsters to drive ATVs and use helmets at all times....
HOUSTON (August 26, 2009)
Ear, nose and throat (ENT) problems are common in young children, but they are not always easy to treat. In fact, more than 75 percent of children experience an ear infection before their first birthday.
HOUSTON (August 4, 2009)
The Panera Bread Operation Dough-Nation Program has named Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital the sole recipient of all collections received from in-store donation boxes located at Panera Bread stores throughout the greater Houston area. Effective immediately, cash donations collected in Panera ...
HOUSTON (August 3, 2009)
Children's Memorial Hermann Southeast, the neonatal and pediatric service of Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, celebrated the second birthday of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a birthday party featuring food, fun, giveaways and some very special guests.
HOUSTON (July 6, 2009)
“Our top 20 ranking by U.S. News & World Report is a testament to the high quality of care provided by physicians, nurses and staff in our Children’s Nephrology program,” said Craig Cordola, CEO of Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.
HOUSTON (March 29, 2009)
Friends and family of Marnie Rose, MD, will again honor her legacy with the seventh annual Run for the Rose, building on the success of last year’s record-setting fund raiser.
HOUSTON (February 24, 2009)
To the long list of risks associated with obesity, add a wider than expected range of birth defects that are more likely to occur in babies born to obese women.
HOUSTON (February 24, 2009)
Researchers followed almost 2,000 high- and middle-school children and found that TV viewing, especially during high school, may have long-term effects on eating choices and contribute to poor eating habits in young adulthood.
HOUSTON (February 3, 2009)
A Texas teen who waited more than two years for a kidney transplant is looking forward to a new life after receiving an organ on Jan. 27 at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital.
HOUSTON (January 16, 2009)
The photo was chosen from nearly 250 photographs submitted to NACHRI by children’s hospitals across the country.
HOUSTON (December 5, 2008)
Radio station MIX 96.5 FM worked with Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and the Memorial Hermann Foundation on December 5, 2008 to raise over $32,000 in funds to build an onsite pediatric respiratory gym at the hospital. Listeners called in and donated money to hear songs they requested.
HOUSTON (October 30, 2008)
Patients at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital put their art skills to good use to paint four full color, three foot by six foot murals that will be displayed throughout the hospital.
HOUSTON (October 29, 2008)
Researchers at The University of Texas Medical School at Houston say the use of aggressive phototherapy reduces the odds that tiny premature infants will develop neurodevelopmental impairment such as cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness or physical or mental challenges. The study, titled "Aggressi...
HOUSTON (October 14, 2008)
In partnership with Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center presents the next session of Ask The Doctor - Educational Series for Parents.
HOUSTON (October 2, 2008)
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital supporters will hit the streets to tackle these challenges and raise funds to help bring better healthcare to more of America's children.
HOUSTON (September 29, 2008)
The National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions has accepted Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital for Institutional membership.
HOUSTON (June 10, 2008)
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...
HOUSTON (January 25, 2008)
Hospitalized children and their loved ones have a new partner at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital. Julie McCarthy, Child Life Specialist, who has been with Memorial Hermann for 15 years, recently joined the Southeast campus.
HOUSTON (January 2, 2008)
Houstonians lit up the request lines at Mix 96.5 KHMX-FM on Dec. 14, showing their holiday spirit by requesting their favorite songs and pledging $50,000 to pediatric trauma and emergency services at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital.
HOUSTON (October 30, 2007)
In response to the growth of the Southeast Texas region and the increased demand for children's healthcare services, Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital is currently undergoing an expansion project that will increase capacity and enhance the services offered.
HOUSTON (October 3, 2007)
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital has joined 52 U.S. hospitals to form the nonprofit foundation Together for Kids™, which will raise funds nationally to help member hospitals cope with dramatic increases in children’s healthcare needs.
HOUSTON (August 13, 2007)
"Dr. Colasurdo has been an important physician leader and a valuable asset to the Memorial Hermann system during his tenure as physician-in-chief for Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital," said Dan Wolterman, Memorial Hermann System president and CEO.
HOUSTON (April 10, 2007)
A multidisciplinary team at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital is the first in Houston and only the fourth in the nation to perform a rare quadruple organ transplant.
HOUSTON (February 27, 2007)
The 14-room facility is the first Ronald McDonald House in Houston to offer in-room, hands-on care education for parents who are preparing to take home a critically ill infant and need to learn how to operate ventilators and other medical equipment.
HOUSTON (February 26, 2007)
An energetic high school senior and aspiring pediatrician has been named 2007 Volunteer of the Year at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital.