Did you know oncology nurse navigators are critical in helping cancer patients through their most difficult times? Not only do they aid with the transition from diagnosis to treatment, but navigators also provide emotional and educational support while helping coordinate care. Memorial Hermann Health System has a team of oncology nurse navigators who service all [Continue Reading]
How to own your healthcare experience: Tips from Dr. Benjamin Chu, Memorial Hermann President & CEO
How many times have you walked out of your doctor’s office confused, uncertain or befuddled about your diagnosis, your treatment options or your medications? It happens to the best of us. A recent article in the New York Times authored by two Ohio-based physicians explored the true meaning of informed consent, a concept in the [Continue Reading]
Celebrating 50 Years of Caring for The Heights & Houston
Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital first opened in 1966. Now 50 years later, the hospital continues to serve the Greater Heights communities and celebrated its golden anniversary throughout 2016 with expanded healthcare services, facility enhancements and a host of community and employee events. Watch this video and celebrate Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital’s 50th Anniversary [Continue Reading]
On the Sidelines for Friday Night Lights
To say football is “big” in Texas is an understatement. SBNation ranks Texas in the top five recruiting states for top high school talent. Part of training powerhouse players includes keeping them safe and healthy during the season. Memorial Hermann serves as the official health care provider for many of the school districts’ athletic programs [Continue Reading]
Making Healthcare More Accountable for Patients and Payers
Carol Robicheaux describes herself as a “very young 70.” These days, she’s feeling better because she’s more knowledgeable, more engaged and more empowered about her health. A year ago, her outlook wasn’t so positive. Back then, life for her was a revolving door of emergency room visits and hospital stays to address blood pressure, pneumonia [Continue Reading]
Deciphering the A, B, C and D of Medicare Advantage Plans
For some seniors, the start of the Annual Election Period (AEP) – which began October 15 and runs through December 7 – for Medicare Advantage Plans has become an annual ritual fraught with perplexity and some anxiety. Even the savviest seniors can have trouble decoding the maze of confusing alphabets and the dozens of Medicare [Continue Reading]
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