Memorial Hermann confirms โinappropriate changesโ were made before transplant programs were suspended
Memorial Hermann hospital confirms โinappropriate changesโ were made to the donor acceptance criteria within the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) transplant information database by a single physician for some patients awaiting a liver transplant.
Houston Methodist taking on new transplant patients after investigation into competing hospitalโs surgeon
Houston Methodist is currently evaluating nearly 75 patients who were in the care of Memorial Hermann before their liver and kidney transplant programs shut down this month for internal and federal investigations.
KPRC 2 viewers share experiences with accused UTHealth liver transplant surgeon
After Memorial Hermann halted its liver and kidney transplantation programs, The New York Times reported that a surgeon was accused of secretly modifying some of his patientsโ transplant information which possibly prevented them from receiving care.
Houston doctor experiencing dรฉjร vu after surgeon accused of โsecretlyโ rejecting liver transplants
The allegations Dr. J. Steve Bynon Jr. is facing right now are hard to imagine, considering how suddenly everything is playing out, but is reminiscent of another doctor's story when he was wrongfully accused of "stealing" COVID-19 vaccines.
Holidays and Heartburn: Knowing When Your Digestive Discomfort is a Sign of Something More Serious
Almost everyone gets heartburn once in a while, and itโs especially common around the holidays since overeating rich foods and drinking alcohol can all trigger the condition. However, those with frequent symptoms should get checked to prevent more serious problems.
Suffer from snoring? Some important things to know about sleep apnea
Does your partner snore? Or do you? Snoring can not only affect your relationship -- it can also affect your health. Dr. J. Cary Moorhead, Otolaryngologist and Sleep Medicine Specialist affiliated with Memorial Hermann provides more information about sleep apnea.
Shooting victim drives Maserati to ER in southwest Houston after alleged altercation at gentlemenโs club
A man with a gunshot wound to his abdomen drove himself to a Memorial Hermann emergency room in southwest Houston after an altercation at a gentlemenโs club Thursday, the Houston Police Department said.
How to safeguard your personal information in wake of recent cyberattacks
Memorial Hermann, St. Lukeโs, the Houston Health Department and Oak Bend Medical Center, are among the local healthcare systems hit by cyberattacks in 2022, potentially putting patients at risk by exposing their protected health information.
Waller County Sheriffโs Office K9 back on duty after overheating and collapsing while responding to scene
Choas the K-9 has been to a lot of scenes, but itโs likely neither he nor his handler ever imagined ending a shift at an emergency vet clinic, but when things got a little too heated earlier this month, thatโs where he landed, thanks to quick action.
Memorial Hermann announces new vice president, chief medical officer at for north Houston hospitals
A Penn State University graduate has just been named the new vice president and regional chief medical officer at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital in Humble.
Safe sleep guidelines updated for 1st time in 6 years; experts take stance against popular at-home monitors
Approximately 3,500 infants die from sleep-related infant deaths every year in the U.S. Thatโs a substantial decline since the 1990s before parents were instructed to sleep babies on their backs.
More than a year later, some hospitals still donโt comply with Hospital Price Transparency Law
The hospital price transparency law requires hospitals to list the cash prices for procedures on their websites, requiring them to be easily accessible and allow patients to compare cash prices with insurance.
โI wouldnโt trade it for the worldโ: Rodeo barrel racer relieves pain without hip replacement
Ciara Behrens said she competes in barrel racing almost every weekend. Sheโs been riding horses since she was a toddler, and as much as she loves it, she thinks that might be how her hip pain started.
Thousands of patients lose access to doctors after Memorial Hermann, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas fail to reach agreement
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas and Memorial Hermann failed to reach an agreement this week which resulted in Memorial Hermann hospitals, surgery centers and some doctors now being out of network for thousands of patients with BCBSTX insurance plans.
Major weight loss may help with outcomes of COVID-19
Despite recommendations to postpone elective procedures at some points during the pandemic, weight loss surgeon Dr. Tanya Kajese with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann said thatโs actually been the motivation for a lot more patients to proceed with bariatric surgery because theyโre at risk for severe disease.
โI was determined to make this happenโ: Houston couple marries inside Memorial Hermann emergency room
One Houston couple had an unforgettable wedding. It happened at Memorial Hermannโs Emergency Room. The medical team there had prepared for a lot, but they never expected a wedding was in order.
Awww photos: The biggest little Astros fans wish โStros best of luck
In honor of the Houston Astros hosting the Atlanta Braves for Game 1 of the 2021 World Series, some of the babies in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and Childrenโs Memorial Hermann Hospital are showing their support. In addition, staff at various Memorial Hermann campuses across the Greater Houston Area are supporting the โStros by donning some of their favorite apparel.