By Shannon Dillon As if her day-to-day responsibilities as a utilization review specialist at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital and raising two sons weren’t enough, Christina Wells’ star continues to rise on America’s Got Talent (AGT). The singing sensation is now a semifinalist in the competition and is preparing to go against 21 other acts for the grand prize. [Continue Reading]
Firefighters’ Epic Lip Sync Challenge Leads to a Surprise Visit for Houston’s Hospitalized Kids
By Evan Koch Earlier this summer, the Spring Fire Department (SFD) showcased its talents by performing in a lip sync challenge music video, generating more than 100,000 views on Facebook and local media coverage. SFD’s encore to that performance was a surprise visit to Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. When several SFD firefirefighters stopped by [Continue Reading]
Coping After Hurricane Harvey Through Hometown Healing
By Andrea Arrazolo, LMSW, a mental health specialist, with Memorial Hermann Medical Group Life since Hurricane Harvey has been an emotional roller coaster. It’s been a year, but every day I am reminded of Aug. 26, 2017 – a day that tested my will and my ability to survive. The reminders aren’t always negative or [Continue Reading]
Following Mom’s Lead in Caring for Others
When 4-year-old Mark Littler attended his mom’s graduation from nursing school with his triplet brothers, Luke and John, little did his family suspect that 25 years later he would be following in his mom’s footsteps. Today, mother and son are both on staff at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital, caring for patients. For mom, Pam Littler, [Continue Reading]
From Trauma Patient to Trauma Nurse in Houston’s Newest Level II Trauma Center: Aletha’s Story
A trauma center can be an emotionally difficult environment for nurses tasked with treating patients who are hurt and distressed, struggling to recover from a tragedy they never saw coming. For Aletha Savage, RN in the Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Unit (SICU) at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, the experience is a bit more [Continue Reading]
Medical Missions: Delivering Life-Changing Care Around the World
Memorial Hermann has been caring for the people of Greater Houston and Southeast Texas for more than a century. As a not-for-profit health system, we proudly contribute more than $500 million annually through uncompensated emergency care, school-based health centers, nutritional services, dental care and more for at-risk and underserved families. In addition to supporting these [Continue Reading]