Health care
BY DIEGO COLLAZO & JAMES T. NORMAN
3 health care updates from local hospitals
1 Memorial Hermann Pearland Memorial Hermann Pearland recently completed an expansion that added 33 beds, including ICU and universal care spaces, to meet patient needs, officials said. The hospital also introduced a modern MRI suite to enhance diagnostic capabilities. A new Convenient Care Center is also expected to open in Alvin in 2025. Memorial Hermann-GoHealth continued its regional growth with the opening of an urgent care center in Manvel, extending care for residents in those communities.
2 Memorial Hermann Southeast Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital redesigned its imaging department to include a new MRI machine and a designated CT scanner in efforts to improve patient care, officials said. The hospital also opened a retail pharmacy for staff, physicians and the public, along with a community resource center that provides tools and support for residents. Its cardiac rehabilitation services were relocated to a larger space to accommodate more patients as well.
3 HCA Pearland The hospital in January 2024 added aquablation as a service, which is a minimally invasive, robotic procedure to treat lower urinary tract symptoms in men. Officials launched a new electrophysiology, or EP, program in June 2024. The program is focused on cardiology and treating heart rhythm issues. In December, the campus announced the promotion of Elias Armendariz as its new CEO. Lastly, in February this year, the campus celebrated its 10-year anniversary.
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