By Salil Bhandari, MD I thought I had taken care of patients with every emergency imaginable until we saw the surge of patients suspected or confirmed with COVID-19. When I serve as the rapid treatment physician, my job for the next eight hours is to screen patients with any respiratory illness before they enter the [Continue Reading]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Here’s what you should know from the experts
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a public health warning regarding the novel virus, COVID-19. Memorial Hermann’s Chief Medical and Quality Officer, Dr. Angela Shippy, took the time to answer questions regarding the infectious disease COVID-19. Read below to learn more about the virus and what you can do to protect yourself. What is Coronavirus (COVID-19)? [Continue Reading]
Virtual Reality Equipping Clinicians To Care for the Patients of Today with the Technology of Tomorrow
By Shannon Dillon It’s just after 1 p.m. on a Wednesday and Emilia is in labor. Her physician has been paged, but is an hour away and fighting Houston traffic. Emilia’s labor pains intensify. She groans louder. There’s no time to wait. Three nurses spring into action, preparing supplies and putting on gloves and gowns. [Continue Reading]
New Facility Dog Lending a Helping Paw to Young Patients
By Alyson Ward The latest hire at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital has all the skills he needs to help young patients: solid training, a strong work ethic, a good bedside manner, a wagging tail and a wet nose. Dexter, a 2-year-old golden retriever and Labrador mix, is a new facility dog who spends weekdays working [Continue Reading]
I’m a Better Nurse Today Because of My Mentor
By Meredith Whittemore Sometimes, the most influential teachers reveal themselves outside of the formal education process. That’s the case for Ashlyn Cooley, RN, a nurse at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Cooley participated in the Nurse Residency Program in 2018 and points to her Clinical Coach, Barbara Garza, RN, as having a large impact [Continue Reading]
Mother & Daughter Nurses Share a Special Calling
By Meredith Whittemore Corinne Daniel, RN, jokes that she’s been to nursing school twice. Once for herself, and once with her daughter, Ciera Daniel, RN. “I remember when Ciera was going through nursing school. I encouraged her to take certain classes I knew would be vital to her everyday work in the field. There were [Continue Reading]
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