Memorial Hermann Health System

Thank you to the Houston Rockets for making this #holiday season extra special for our patients and families at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital by hosting a toy drive and celebration! Our patients had the opportunity to meet players and Clutch, play games with them and receive a Houston Rockets jersey! 🏀 🎁

Seven Memorial Hermann Health System employees were the first to receive their Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) certificates as part of a pilot program with Houston Community College (HCC) that is giving employees a chance to attend nursing school full-time, work full-time, keep their benefits, and still have one to two days off each week. Memorial Hermann believes this program is a creative and innovative way to add more professionals to the health care pipeline and help tackle the current nursing shortage that is expected to reach more than 50,000 by 2032. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gFKHHK. #Graduation #Nursing #LVN #Education

The TIRR Memorial Hermann Journal explores the latest #rehabilitation advancements, innovations and #research taking place in #Houston. Check out stories of Paralympic athletes, a new procedure to treat #spasticity and Wayne’s recovery journey after limb loss to learn how the team at TIRR Memorial Hermann is redefining rehabilitation: https://bit.ly/4fcld3o. #PhysicalMedicine #Rehabilitation

The Memorial Hermann Houston Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU) recently became the first in the world to earn Mobile Stroke Unit Certification by DNV Healthcare USA Inc. (DNV Healthcare), an approved health care accreditation organization through Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). “This certification further validates our work and what we’ve proven—stroke patients have better outcomes when evaluated, imaged and treated at the site of the emergency before being transferred to the nearest hospital,” said James Grotta, MD, a neurologist and the director of stroke research for the Clinical Institute for Research and Innovation at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gpezb5. #Stroke #Houston #TexasMedicalCenter

James McCarthy, MD, Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive with Memorial Hermann Health System, has been named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s 2025 list of ‘Chief Medical Officers to Know.’ This is the second consecutive year Dr. McCarthy has received this recognition, which honors chief physician leaders for advancing patient safety, maintaining high quality standards, bridging the gap between leadership and medical staff, and managing risk. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZuuttQ.

Gabrielle Edwards, a 17-year-old multisport athlete specializing in track and field, faced a significant challenge that threatened her athletic dreams. Diagnosed with hip dysplasia, she underwent hip preservation surgery through the Hip Preservation Program at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Thanks to the surgery, Gabrielle is back competing in elite-level track events and is now setting her sights on competing in college. Read her story: https://bit.ly/3Vvuz3i. #HipDysplasia #Pediatric #Orthopedics

Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to announce that president and CEO, David L. Callender, MD, has been named for the third consecutive year to Modern Healthcare’s “The Most Influential People in Healthcare.” Distinguished honorees encompass leaders from government, business and the nonprofit sector who have influenced positive and sustainable transformation across the health care industry. "This award reflects the incredible work of our more than 34,000 employees who embody our mission of improving health every day, said Dr. Callender. "It is their commitment, compassion, and drive for excellence that is making a lasting impact on the communities we serve.” Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Zqx73H.

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and the Memorial Hermann Life Flight® program were recognized for their exceptional contributions to emergency care during the 2024 Texas EMS Conference. Memorial Hermann-TMC received the Interfacility Collaboration Award for its innovative direct-to-operating room (OR) process while Life Flight® was honored with the EMS Response of the Year Award, which recognizes a team that demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork in managing challenging or high-acuity emergencies. The award was given for Life Flight's collaboration with Waller County Emergency Medical Services and Waller-Harris Emergency Service District #200 for their prompt response to an urgent event involving seven patients. These two awards highlight the state-of-the-art processes and strong teamwork that define our approach to trauma care. #EmergencyCare #TraumaCare #EmergencyMedicine #TexasMedicalCenter

When Jace was diagnosed with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare and aggressive form of #cancer, his journey as a track athlete was put on pause as he faced the biggest battle of his life. He participated in the Pediatric Cancer Program at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital. The team works closely with affiliated pediatric subspecialties to combine the latest advances in research, procedures and technology to diagnose and treat a full range of pediatric cancers to improve outcomes. Learn about Jace's journey to becoming cancer-free: https://bit.ly/4ilRqb7.

In addition to advancing work skills, the Memorial Hermann Veterans and Employees Together in Service (VETS) Employee Resource Group also aims to empower veterans and their family members to be successful outside of our hospital walls. That's why community partners at U.S. Vets, Camp Hope, Houston Cemetery and U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs joined VETS and the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to connect with our employees and educate them on available resources and support in honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month.