MEMORIAL HERMANN

Dr. Jennifer Ukwu, a primary care physician with Memorial Hermann Medical Group, talks about their comprehensive approach to health care for women of all ages, and the important screenings women should participate in regularly.

After a motocross crash left him paralyzed, Mason Spellings had a choice - give in to his injury or fight to regain the use of his body. He chose to fight.

Houston Life’s Courtney Zavala chats with the Memorial Hermann Life Flight crew about their jobs and helping patients when they need it the most.

The journey to recovery doesn’t end when a stroke has been treated.

A local radiologist discusses mammograms, who should be getting one yearly and how early detection can help save lives.

The mother had severe aortic stenosis, but she didn’t know it when she first got pregnant.

Dr. Solafa Elshatanoufy and Preena Nair, PT with Memorial Hermann – discuss why pelvic floor conditions shouldn’t be ignored or just considered “normal” for women.

A neurologist shares what to look out for to help prevent and treat strokes.

HPD says the incident occurred at 14800 Gulf Freeway at Astoria.

A Houston police officer was involved in a major car crash caused by a suspected drunk driver on the Southwest Freeway headed outbound Sunday morning, police said.

Weight loss surgery can be a solution for those who have difficulty sustaining a healthy weight through diet and exercise alone.

On Monday's show: Area hospitals continue to assess the financial damage caused by the pandemic over the last two years, a local veterinarian answers your questions, and we get an update on Houston sports.

Officers with the Houston Police Department and Memorial Hermann Life Flight announced a donation of individual first aid kits (IFAK) to all HPD K-9 officers Friday.

Urologist Dr. Samit Soni with Memorial Hermann - Memorial City said Texans are at an increased risk of kidney stones because of where we live.

Bruce Willis is “stepping away” from acting after being diagnosed with aphasia.

It’s a phone call no loving spouse wants to get, but after a major mixup it’s one Betty Harris says keeps playing in her head over and over again.

Memorial Hermann-Katy doctor Khilan Pindoria says he tries taking good care of his health because his father passed away suddenly when he was just a teenager. His father was only 52 years old.

A local surgeon explains what you can do now to lower your risk for developing colon cancer and the signs and symptoms to watch out for

When Elizabeth Dravis suddenly felt tired, she thought nothing of it. It was around the holidays, plus she’s a busy mom. So she thought, who in her shoes wouldn’t be tired?

Ciara Behrens said she competes in barrel racing almost every weekend. She’s 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.

The agreement allows nearly 200,000 patients to continue care at Memorial Hermann hospitals.

Under state law, continuous care is guaranteed for those undergoing cancer treatment, disabled or in the last trimester of pregnancy.

Many of you may recognize Josh Ward as a Texas country music star. However, in August, he was doing what he truly loves, riding horses, when he was badly injured.

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.

Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at The Woodlands is a sanctuary away from sterile environments and treatments with sickening side effects.

There’s an impasse between hospital Memorial Hermann and insurance company Blue Cross, Blue Shield that could lead to thousands of patients in our area losing access to their doctors.

Dugan Chandler placed third in competition at a rodeo in Belville last year. He looked like a strong competitor but had no idea his life was about to change.

A mother is sending a warning out to other parents after her 1-year-old was diagnosed with an extremely rare case of Guillain-Barre.

Personal information for several Memorial Hermann patients was leaked after a contracted vendor had a security breach, according to the health care system.

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 that’s actually been the motivation for a lot more patients to proceed with bariatric surgery because they’re at risk for severe disease.

One Houston couple had an unforgettable wedding. It happened at Memorial Hermann’s Emergency Room. The medical team there had prepared for a lot, but they never expected a wedding was in order.

Texas exhausts supply of monoclonal antibody treatment as omicron cases surge

An 84-year-old woman was killed Monday afternoon when a car collided with her ambulance in southwest Houston.

Houston Methodist has seen four times as many positive tests this week, and Memorial Hermann has noted more hospitalizations.

Memorial Hermann announced Monday that it’s now offering Pfizer and Moderna vaccine booster shots to all adults ages 18 years and older who received their second dose at least six months ago.

Kingwood mom, Elisa Lange, said her six and nine-year-old were thrilled to get their COVID-19 vaccine the first day it was available.

A Houston man said that while consoling his wife inside an emergency room a person working in the hospital put him in a chokehold and threw him to the ground.

A Houston man said that while consoling his wife inside an emergency room a person working in the hospital put him in a chokehold and threw him to the ground.

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 Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital are showing their support. In addition, staff at various Memorial Hermann campuses across the Greater Houston Area are supporting the ‘Stros by donning some of their favorite apparel.

If you're at least 65 years old, live in a long-term care facility, work in a high-risk environment or have an underlying condition, you’re eligible for a booster shot.

Memorial Hermann is modifying its system-wide Visitor Policy as it says the number of new COVID-19 cases continues to decline throughout the community and across Memorial Hermann.

There’s a lot of controversy over the use of the drug Ivermectin to treat COVID-19.

Dr. David Callender, president and CEO of Memorial Hermann, said vaccinated people can feel safe to go out and about this weekend while unvaccinated people should not travel or attend large gatherings since the majority of hospitalized COVID patients are unvaccinated.

Memorial Hermann announced that it will offer booster shots of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine in hospitals and clinics throughout the Greater Houston area to immunocompromised people who meet criteria set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Memorial Hermann has closed three of its Houston area emergency rooms due to the surge of COVID-19 cases and its impact on its system operations.

As cases continue to increase at an alarming rate in the Houston area, Memorial Hermann is restating its no visitor policy at all facilities across the system starting on Wednesday, Aug. 11.

School is just around the corner. In preparation for the school year, districts and organizations have started announcing vaccine clinics. Many will be hosting clinics for the standard required immunizations and others will also be including COVID-19 vaccines in their list of vaccines available at the clinic.

Police said a woman is dead after a car veered into oncoming traffic and slammed into a truck in southeast Houston Tuesday.

Memorial Hermann Health System announced its mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy Monday for all members of its workforce.

Houston Methodist and Baylor College of medicine previously announced mandates.

On Friday's show: As the county raises its COVID threat level, Memorial Hermann's chief physician explains how rising case numbers are affecting his hospitals. And we correct some misconceptions about the life of pirate Jean Lafitte.

Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases, Memorial Hermann said it’s modifying its visitor policy starting on Wednesday, July 21.

A new drug, Aducanumab, was approved by the FDA earlier this month. It allegedly slows the rate of Alzheimer’s progress.

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center is seeking help to locate the family of a male patient.

Houston is currently on trend with the rest of the country with hospitalizations from COVID-19 being down.

Memorial Hermann and Harris County Jail facilities have updated their visitor policy as coronavirus numbers decrease and vaccinations increase in the Houston area.

Innovation was necessary when the Coronavirus struck the Greater Houston Area. Bindu Akkanti, MD with UT Health/Memorial Hermann says “Curiosity of medicine is what drove us into this profession… COVID-19 hit us like a storm and we all got to work immediately.”In Episode 3 of TESTED, medical professionals and engineers explain some of the advances they made in order to fight the virus. To watch episodes and for resources, visit the TESTED webpage here.

One of the most serious concerns is carbon monoxide poisoning during this winter blast , Langan said. There have been more than 200 cases of carbon monoxide poisoning in Harris County due to power outages from this storm. Langan urged Houstonians to be aware of the telltale symptoms, since carbon poisoning so many lives during this storm. But as levels progress, you can have loss of consciousness and fall into coma.”Langan said that on Monday night that Memorial Hermann had 50 cases of carbon monoxide in the system. “We’re really hoping to get the word out about carbon monoxide and make sure that everyone is staying warm in a safe manner.”

18-year-old dies after shooting in HumbleAn 18-year-old died Sunday morning following a shooting in Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. An 18-year-old died Sunday morning following a shooting in Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close 18-year-old dies after shooting in Humble 1 / 1 Back to GalleryAn 18-year-old died Sunday morning following a shooting in Humble, according to the Harris County Sheriffs Office. Harris County Sheriffs deputies found a man with multiple gunshot wounds around 2:05 a.m. in the bayou behind the 6700 block of Treeline Drive following a report of shots fired. Greg Pinkins of the Harris County Sheriffs Office.

BREAKING: @HCSOTexas deputy was just transported by life flight to Memorial Hermann in the medical center. #HouNews HCSOTexas (@HCSOTexas) September 27, 2019One of our @HCSOTexas deputies has been shot while conducting a traffic stop, 14807 Willancy Ct @ West Rd. "One of our @HCSOTexas deputies has been shot while conducting a traffic stop," Gonzalez tweeted.Gonzalez added the deputy was seriously injured and was transported by Life Flight. He was handcuffed and his hands were bagged for evidence.Shortly after that, Sheriff Gonzalez tweeted that a possible suspect was detained. The sheriff said the deputy was able to return fire.The sheriff said the suspect "basically just shot him in a very ruthless, cold blooded way.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An 8-year-old child is dead following a major crash on I-45 north in Willis.DPS said the crash happened at Calvary Road on Saturday afternoon.According to DPS, two 3-year-olds and a 50-year-old woman were also transported to hospitals.She, along with the 3-year-olds were believed to be in the same vehicle.DPS tells ABC13 Eyewitness News I-45 north is expected to remain closed for a few hours.The cause of the crash is unknown. No injuries to those in the other vehicle have been reported.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An 8-year-old child is dead following a major crash on I-45 north in Willis.DPS said the crash happened at Calvary Road on Saturday afternoon.According to DPS, three passengers were transported to Memorial Hermann in The Woodlands.A 2-year-old is in critical condition and a woman in serious condition.DPS tells ABC13 Eyewitness News I-45 north is expected to remain closed for a few hours.The cause of the crash is unknown.