University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center receives COVID-19 vaccines
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center received its allocation of COVID-19 vaccine early Monday morning.
Texas Medical Center sees an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations
The latest bump in COVID-19 cases has forced the Texas Medical Center to exceed its normal ICU capacity.
Rare five-way kidney swap takes place at Houston Methodist Hospital
The rare five-way kidney swap at Houston Methodist Hospital involved five people in need of a kidney and five loved ones willing to give the ultimate gift of their own kidney.
Treats for patients at Texas Children’s Hospital
Texas Children's Hospital put big plans in place, so that everyone could have a Spook-tacular time this Halloween.
10-month-old Harris County baby on life support given more time by District Judge
A district judge has given more time for a 10-month-old baby to recover after being brought to the hospital unresponsive and unconscious.
Local doctors are seeing an increase in colon cancer in younger adults
Colon cancer is being diagnosed more frequently in younger patients.
Texas, Houston-area COVID-19 positivity rates falling
Hospitalization rates and positivity rates are falling around the state of Texas.
Father, son ER doctors work together to save another person’s life
A father and son, both ER doctors, worked together at Memorial Hermann Hospital to save another person's life on Wednesday night.
OakBend Medical Center in Richmond overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients
The 274-bed facility is being stretched beyond capacity. "We have no beds available, no ICU units available," states Dr. Gildardo Ceballos.
Memorial Hermann raises awareness of the importance of wearing a mask
Memorial Hermann is trying to raise awareness by putting up posters at all of its hospitals, showing what happens when one person wears a mask, but another doesn’t.
Rearranging hospitals in the Texas Medical Center now that ICUs are 100% full
CEO's from four of the Houston's largest hospital systems joined forces to reassure the public that the Texas Medical Center still has plenty of room to treat patients.
Specialized program at TIRR Memorial Hermann helps COVID-19 patients recover
TIRR Memorial Hermann has created a program specifically designed to help patients who need rehabilitation after surviving COVID-19.
Medical experts aggravated by crowding at Houston bars
As Texas reopens, Houston sees several bars open beyond the 25% capacity limit. A doctor at United Memorial Medical Center believes some people who are crowding Houston bars have the coronavirus.
HPD officer killed in helicopter crash identified
Tactical Flight Officer Jason Knox has died and pilot Chase Cormier was injured after a Houston Police Department helicopter crashed in north Houston early Saturday morning.
Should you get tested for COVID-19 or wait for a possible anti-body test?
The Houston Health Department said anyone who wants to get tested – should. Everyone is now considered an ideal candidate. But maybe some people should wait for researchers to develop an anti-body test.
Reason for "cautious optimism" says Houston Methodist CEO
Houston Methodist President & CEO Dr. Marc Boom says it appears social distancing is working, but he doesn't feel stay-at-home orders should be lifted just yet.
One-on-one with Houston Methodist Hospital Critical Care Director on COVID-19 frontline
Methodist says if the COVID-19 surge intensifies, plans are in place to expand ICU capacity even further.
Texas Children's Hospital confirms patient tested positive for COVID-19
In a statement, Texas Children’s Hospital said, “We want the community to know we are fully prepared and have a detailed plan in place to identify, isolate and treat suspected cases of contagious infectious diseases, including COVID-19.”
Man comes back from catastrophic health problem
Brandon Ray still can't believe he is able to play his guitar. Almost three years ago, he suffered an aortic dissection, which means his aorta ripped, that's the major artery that carries blood out of his heart.
Adorable newborns dress up as Thanksgiving meal at The Woman's Hospital of Texas
These newborns take the expression, "you’re so cute, I could just eat you up," to another level with this Thanksgiving theme!