Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, accounting for one in seven deaths. Prevention and detection are critical to saving lives. Now, residents of Greater Heights can conveniently access comprehensive heart care at the Center for Advanced Cardiology, located on the campus of Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. The Center’s affiliated … [Read more...] about Memorial Hermann Greater Heights now open offers comprehensive heart care
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MHGH opens dedicated neuroscience unit
In a move to improve the patient experience, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital recently celebrated the grand opening of the newly designed Neuroscience Unit. “We’re incredibly excited about the new look of our neuroscience unit,” said Reza Sadeghi, M.D., a neurologist and clinical neurophysiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann Mischer Neuroscience Associates and … [Read more...] about MHGH opens dedicated neuroscience unit
Memorial Hermann Health System Recognized for High-Quality Heart Bypass Surgery
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has awarded Memorial Hermann Health System its highest rating of three stars for quality related to Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), or heart bypass surgery. “Simply put, 3-star recognition means our heart bypass surgery programs are among the best in the nation,” said Angela A. Shippy, M.D., chief quality officer, Memorial Hermann. … [Read more...] about Memorial Hermann Health System Recognized for High-Quality Heart Bypass Surgery
Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers Earn National Accreditation
The Commission on Cancer (CoC) of the American College of Surgeons (ACoS) has granted Three-Year Accreditation with Silver Commendation to Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers. “Accreditation by the Commission on Cancer is a testament to the strength of our cancer program and illustrates the scope and caliber of services we provide to the community,” said Sandy Miller, senior … [Read more...] about Memorial Hermann Cancer Centers Earn National Accreditation
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights offers new non-drug asthma treatment
A new type of treatment at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights may provide some much needed relief for those who suffer from severe asthma. In a press release, Dr. Jose Melendez, a pulmonary and critical care specialist affiliated with MHGH explains that the treatment uses mild heat to “reduce the amount of excess smooth muscle in the airways.” The treatment, called bronchial … [Read more...] about Memorial Hermann Greater Heights offers new non-drug asthma treatment
