Diabetes affects an estimated 560,000 residents of Greater Houston including a high concentration living in Greater Heights. Studies indicate that, without action, these numbers will rise to more than 1.1 million by 2040. To help patients manage their diabetes, especially non-healing wounds, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital has worked with Amputation Prevention Centers of America® to develop a highly specialized wound care program and dedicated treatment center committed to preventing lower limb loss. Common complications of diabetes are foot and leg ulcers, or open sores, which do not heal and eventually lead to amputation. The World Health Organization estimates that 85 percent of amputations are preventable. Specialized Team and Advanced Therapies Help Preserve Limbs The … [Read more...] about Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Opens Amputation Prevention Center®
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Bringing convenience to patient care
The days of Heights residents fighting long lines, needless wait times and the high-stress Houston traffic for both specialty and every-day care will soon be a thing of the past. Memorial Hermann Greater Heights has undergone a massive transformation in patient care in recent years (as evidenced by receiving the McKesson Quest for Quality award earlier this year), and by this time next year, Heights residents will have access to an extension of that care —a convenient care center located in the heart of the Heights. “What this does for the community is allow them to access the high-quality care they are used to experiencing under the umbrella of Memorial Hermann without having to actually go the main hospital,” Marshall Heins said. “We’re offering that care more conveniently located … [Read more...] about Bringing convenience to patient care
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70+ Memorial Hermann Nurses Honored for Extraordinary, Compassionate Care
More than 70 Memorial Hermann nurses were recently honored by the Good Samaritan Foundation with Excellence in Nursing Awards. Nominated by their peers for their passion, leadership, mentorship, and service to the Houston community, Excellence in Nursing Award winners are leaders in hospital, outpatient and academic settings who provide extraordinary and compassionate care and service. For more information about Memorial Hermann, visit www.memorialhermann.org. … [Read more...] about 70+ Memorial Hermann Nurses Honored for Extraordinary, Compassionate Care
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In the ‘Zone’ at Sawyer Heights Orangetheory
I can’t remember the last time I burned more than 500 calories in a workout. But I did last week at the new Orangetheory Fitness studio at Sawyer Heights. Robert Aguirre, head trainer for Sawyer Heights, said that the most important thing to focus on was that time spent in the zone. And just what is that zone? According to their website, the physiological theory behind the Orangetheory workout is known as “Excess Post-Exercise Oxygen Consumption,” or EPOC. When I got there to check in I strapped on a heart-rate monitor under my t-shirt so they could monitor me during the 55 minute class. During the workout, the goal is that you will spend 12 to 20 minutes of training at 84 percent or higher of your maximum heart rate, which translates to being in the zones 4 or 5. The “afterburn” … [Read more...] about In the ‘Zone’ at Sawyer Heights Orangetheory
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Breast Care Center offers advanced technology, short wait times
Advanced 3-D imaging technology, expedited diagnostic services, extended hours and other amenities make the Breast Care Center at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital the go-to choice for screening and diagnostic breast services in The Heights. Tomosynthesis detects smaller breast tumors The Center now boasts leading-edge 3-D digital breast tomosynthesis. This innovative imaging technology can detect smaller breast tumors by eliminating the problem of overlapping breast tissue where potential cancers can hide with traditional 2-D mammography. It is particularly beneficial to women with dense breast tissue. “The ability to peel back layers with tomosynthesis is a tremendous advance,” says Ajanta Patra, M.D., a dedicated breast radiologist affiliated with the Memorial Hermann … [Read more...] about Breast Care Center offers advanced technology, short wait times
