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Dr. Kenny Sam, a breast and interventional radiologist, affiliated with Memorial Hermann Health System shares more information on these important screenings and who should be getting them.

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center is asking the public to help locate the family of a man who was admitted to the hospital on August 7.

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital is investing in its surrounding underserved communities and creating opportunities for those who may not have the chance to further their education financially on their own.

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital is asking the public to help to locate the family of a man who was admitted to the hospital Tuesday.

Dr. Majid Basit, Cardiologist with Memorial Hermann, joins KPRC 2+ at 7 to share how a new study shows that people who eat certain foods had a reduction of cardiovascular events.

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital is asking the public to help to locate the family of a man who was admitted to the hospital earlier this month.

Epilepsy is the second most common neurological disorder after stroke, affecting more than 3 million people. On Houston Life we learn more about what causes it and treatment options.

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.

A look at Memorial Hermann's innovative program in helping stroke patients.

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 gentlemen’s club Thursday, the Houston Police Department said.

A baby is fighting for her life at Memorial Hermann hospital, and her father is fighting to stay by her side.

Entering her third trimester, 21-year-old Flory Lopez was in a lot of pain. Her pain was explained away as pregnancy-related issues.

Memorial Hermann, St. Luke’s, 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.

The team at Memorial Hermann can help you reach your goals with a medical weight management program called NewStart.

Stroke is the number five cause of death in the U.S. - but did you know that 80-percent of strokes are preventable? The acronym "B.E. F.A.S.T." can help you remember the warning signs.

Dr. Mythili Vedala, a primary care physician with Memorial Hermann, talks about why primary care physicians are the key to starting the new year right.

A young boy with a brain tumor had to be operated on while he was awake.

Legislation passed by Congress and signed into law by President Joe Biden has designated TIRR Memorial Hermann to be a national rehabilitation innovation center.

Professional Santa, Gary Dellacroce, from McAllen, Texas arrived at Memorial Hermann in early 2022 for a second opinion on congestive heart failure.

Is it heartburn, GERD or acid reflux? Dr. Tomas Davee, a gastroenterologist with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, explains the difference and how to prevent and treat symptoms.

AAA predicts 54.6 million people will travel this Thanksgiving, that’s 98% of pre-pandemic volumes.

Many lung cancers don’t cause noticeable symptoms until they have reached an advanced stage. That’s why early detection is so important.

For years, Christopher Borck had recurring seizures due to his epilepsy. He tried multiple treatments, but nothing seemed to work until he met the team at Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Institute whose approach to treatment changed his life.

Jim Breazeale launched from the minors to major league baseball from 1968 to 1972 and played alongside some of the best-known in the business.

Staying on top of your health should be a priority for everyone – especially women.

Our Houston Astros have once again made it to the post-season. But how well do you really know the ‘Stros? Test your knowledge with the ultimate trivia for tried and true fans.

"Mom hacks" to get you ready for the busy fall season

Rice economists uncover hospital prices and create an excel sheet to help consumers.

The American Cancer Society estimates this year that 2,710 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer.

Cardiologist Dr. Rahman explains the signs and symptoms of heart failure, treatment options and how to prevent it. For more information, visit memorialhermann.org/heart

After a devastating crash, a local man learns to relive his life in a wheelchair with the help of TIRR Memorial Hermann. For more information, visit tirr.memoriallhermann.org.

A 6-month-old baby is now fighting for her life after family members say the medical staff at Children’s-Memorial Hermann Hospital made a terrible mistake.

Summer Ott, PsyD, concussion expert with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann appeared on KPRC 2+ and shared how to keep student athletes safe.

The patient has referred to himself as Jose Sanchez, Jose Tejeda Barrientos and Abelio Tejeda Barrientos

Choas the K-9 has been to a lot of scenes, but it’s 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, that’s where he landed, thanks to quick action.

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.

Approximately 3,500 infants die from sleep-related infant deaths every year in the U.S. That’s a substantial decline since the 1990s before parents were instructed to sleep babies on their backs.

According to the American Cancer Society, bladder cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men.

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.

Aortic dissection is a rare but catastrophic disorder.

Many families are trying to wrap their minds around the recent tragedy that claimed the lives of over 15 elementary school students and 2 teachers in Uvalde Tuesday morning.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Memorial Hermann announced that several of its hospitals are now offering free walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations across the Houston area.

A deadly Tesla crash near the Woodlands continues to make national headlines and raise questions.

Two men are dead after a Tesla ran into a tree in Spring.

Memorial Hermann is holding a vaccine clinic in Sugar Land this week in an effort to distribution coronavirus vaccines across the Houston area.

With COVID-19 vaccines available to all Texas adults, many may still have questions about the future of the vaccine and what the best practices are after getting vaccinated.

To learn more about innovative movement disorder treatments, be sure to check out Memorial Hermann's upcoming webinar happening Tuesday, April 20th at 6 p.m.

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