HCA Houston Healthcare Conroe

07/25/2025

☀️The dreaded sunburn – it can happen even when you take precautions to protect your skin. Learn what not to do for a sunburn, how to find soothing relief, and more: https://bit.ly/4fbFK9S

Sunburn self-care starts with protecting yourself from damaging UV sunrays. If you do get a sunburn, these tips can help you feel better sooner.

07/23/2025

Whether you hit the gym at sunrise or go jogging after dark, you might wonder what’s the best time of day to exercise and why. Learn how exercise timing can affect your .

Do you like exercising early in the day or later? Discover how morning vs. evening workouts can impact your heart health, blood pressure and fitness.

07/23/2025

Did you know that our facility is one of the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for patient safety? For the second year in a row, we have received the Patient Safety Excellence Award from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. An annual study conducted by Healthgrades found that patients treated in hospitals that received the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award have a significantly lower chance of experiencing one of the four leading safety indicators than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals:

❗In-hospital falls resulting in fracture (54% less likely)
🔍Collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest (approximately 55% less likely)
🛏Pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital (approximately 69% less likely)
❌Catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired in the hospital (72% less likely)

Where you’re treated matters, which is why we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to every patient on every visit. For more information on our Healthgrades awards, visit https://bit.ly/44IAWoU

07/21/2025

We value the opportunity to visit the Conroe Senior Center to educate and engage the community about the specialized services we provide, including neurological care. Dr. Christian Cajavilca, Director of Neuroendovascular Services, spoke about the warning signs and symptoms of a stroke as well as preventative measures. As a certified comprehensive stroke center facility, we're equipped to handle even the most complex stroke cases with rapid, specialized care 24/7.

This designation means we meet the highest standards in stroke treatment — from advanced imaging to a dedicated stroke team. When it comes to stroke, every second counts, and having this level of care right here in our community can truly save lives. We're proud to serve Conroe and Montgomery County and are grateful for the opportunity to connect with our local seniors and answer their questions. To learn more about our neurological care, visit https://bit.ly/45fnfhm

07/18/2025

As a proud Texas Ten Step Hospital, we join a select group of facilities across Texas that are committed to supporting breastfeeding and promoting evidence-based maternity care. Currently, only approximately 140 hospitals statewide have earned this distinction from the Texas Department of State Health Services, which is a testament to our dedication to maternal and newborn care.

This recognition means we follow best-practice standards, from helping moms initiate breastfeeding soon after birth to providing ongoing support and education for breastfeeding success. We're honored to support families from day one and beyond. To find a breastfeeding class near you, visit https://bit.ly/413hDEm

07/17/2025

Meet Jessica. She’s a cancer survivor and her daughter has Type 1 diabetes. They’re among millions of Americans who are about to face a major increase in health insurance costs.

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) are currently helping 24 million people – including our patients – afford high-quality healthcare coverage through the insurance Marketplace (https://bit.ly/450SlZ0). Americans who purchase insurance on their own and rely on the tax credit are now facing skyrocketing costs if Congress allows the credit to expire at the end of 2025, putting at risk the health of children like Jessica’s daughter.

“We were living a perfectly normal life, and we suddenly had a child that had a chronic illness,” said Jessica. “We’re not wealthy. Money can get tight…we need Congress to take action now. It’s vital for us.”

Learn how you can help protect access to care at https://bit.ly/4kKHbxi

07/16/2025

many everyday items shed tiny pieces of plastic known as ? Because they’re so small, microplastics can enter your body through foods, drinks and even the air you breathe.

Find out how they may affect your health and how to limit your exposure: https://bit.ly/40iG0xK

Wondering how to avoid microplastics? While you can't eliminate microplastics entirely, you can reduce your daily exposure to them. Here are some tips.

07/11/2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Central Texas communities impacted by the recent heavy rain that led to catastrophic flooding and devastation. We hold in our hearts those who have lost loved ones, those displaced from their homes and the heroes who have saved lives. We are heartbroken for all those impacted across the Texas Hill Country, a region where we are honored to care for patients.

07/10/2025

Every second counts when someone has a – it’s a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate medical attention 🏥. Here, HCA Healthcare neurologist Dr. Ronnie Bond talks about the three main types of stroke and associated treatment options, in case you or someone you love ever needs life-saving stroke intervention.

We’re proud to be part of our larger HCA Healthcare system of care, which collectively responds to strokes 45% faster than the national standard. HCA Healthcare and the HCA Healthcare Foundation are national sponsors of the American Heart Association Association’s Getting to the Heart of Stroke™ – an initiative aimed at improving heart health and beating stroke. Learn more about this initiative, stroke warning signs and more: https://bit.ly/4eIRaBQ

07/10/2025

Every second counts when someone has a – it’s a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate medical attention 🏥. Here, HCA Healthcare neurologist Dr. Ronnie Bond talks about the three main types of stroke and associated treatment options, in case you or someone you love ever needs life-saving stroke intervention.

We’re proud to be part of our larger HCA Healthcare system of care, which collectively responds to strokes 45% faster than the national standard. HCA Healthcare and the HCA Healthcare Foundation are national sponsors of the American Heart Association Association’s Getting to the Heart of Stroke™ – an initiative aimed at improving heart health and beating stroke. Learn more about this initiative, stroke warning signs and more: https://bit.ly/4lPXJ83

07/09/2025

You have the power to significantly boost your health and well-being, leading to a higher quality of life. The secret? A consistent preventative care regimen.

The key to preventative healthcare for men is establishing partnership rather than hierarchy, according to Donald R. Niño, MD from HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast . "The model that I use is education,” he explains. “If you can come in and I can see what's going on, I can explain to you what it is you have, why you have it, and what can we do about it. And then we become partners in the treatment. And once the guys are in on it, they're going to do it."

Learn more about preventative measures to support a healthier lifestyle:

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07/09/2025

We had a special visitor today- Oaklee the therapy dog! Therapy dog visits like Oaklee's provide meaningful support to our hardworking colleagues. For nurses, doctors and technicians, just a few minutes with a therapy dog has been proven to help reduce stress, boost mood, lower blood pressure and provide a sense of calm during busy days.

We're grateful for moments like these that support the well-being of our caregivers, because when we care for our team, they can better care for others. To learn more about the health benefits associated with owning a pet visit https://bit.ly/44JYqsz

07/07/2025

HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest joined Harris County Public Health (HCPH) to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of their new RISE Empowerment Center, which will offer support to those affected by violence including trauma recovery, youth services and job assistance.

Trauma medical director, Shiree Berry, M.D., FACS, discussed how HCA Houston Northwest is the first hospital in Houston to partner with HCPH on the Violence Interruption Program, which uses hospital-based intervention to identify individuals at risk for violence, often those injured in shootings or other violent acts and connects them with resources. We’re proud to be a part of this collaborative approach to reduce violence in our city. Learn more about Relentless Interrupters Serving Everyone (RISE): https://bit.ly/401J8xS

07/07/2025

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms or legs. It’s easy to mistake PAD for other conditions like hip arthritis or spinal stenosis, which means often goes undiagnosed. Many people with PAD don’t experience symptoms at all. That’s why awareness of risk factors – such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking – is crucial for screening.

Understanding the early warning signs is the first step toward timely intervention and better quality of life. In most cases, lifestyle changes, exercise and medications are enough to slow the progression or even reverse the symptoms of PAD, so talk to your doctor if you think you may be at risk. For more information on preventing and treating PAD, visit https://bit.ly/3TrkYsN

In collaboration with the American Heart Association, our larger HCA Healthcare network promotes better heart health through national education efforts and community integration.

07/07/2025

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms or legs. It’s easy to mistake PAD for other conditions like hip arthritis or spinal stenosis, which means often goes undiagnosed. Many people with PAD don’t experience symptoms at all. That’s why awareness of risk factors – such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking – is crucial for screening.

Understanding the early warning signs is the first step toward timely intervention and better quality of life. In most cases, lifestyle changes, exercise and medications are enough to slow the progression or even reverse the symptoms of PAD, so talk to your doctor if you think you may be at risk. For more information on preventing and treating PAD, visit https://bit.ly/44fOacy

In collaboration with the American Heart Association, our larger HCA Healthcare network promotes better heart health through national education efforts and community integration.

07/07/2025

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms or legs. It’s easy to mistake PAD for other conditions like hip arthritis or spinal stenosis, which means often goes undiagnosed. Many people with PAD don’t experience symptoms at all. That’s why awareness of risk factors – such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking – is crucial for screening.

Understanding the early warning signs is the first step toward timely intervention and better quality of life. In most cases, lifestyle changes, exercise and medications are enough to slow the progression or even reverse the symptoms of PAD, so talk to your doctor if you think you may be at risk. For more information on preventing and treating PAD, visit https://bit.ly/4lyOn00

In collaboration with the American Heart Association, our larger HCA Healthcare network promotes better heart health through national education efforts and community integration.

07/07/2025

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a condition in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the arms or legs. It’s easy to mistake PAD for other conditions like hip arthritis or spinal stenosis, which means often goes undiagnosed. Many people with PAD don’t experience symptoms at all. That’s why awareness of risk factors – such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and smoking – is crucial for screening.

Understanding the early warning signs is the first step toward timely intervention and better quality of life. In most cases, lifestyle changes, exercise and medications are enough to slow the progression or even reverse the symptoms of PAD, so talk to your doctor if you think you may be at risk. For more information on preventing and treating PAD, visit https://bit.ly/3TqXOTu

In collaboration with the American Heart Association, our larger HCA Healthcare network promotes better heart health through national education efforts and community integration.

07/04/2025

Stars, stripes and the tiniest sparks of joy! Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) babies are celebrating Independence Day in style - decked out in red, white and too cute this 4th of July.

Behind every swaddle and smile is our dedicated Level II NICU team, made up of board-certified neonatologists, neonatal nurse practitioners, and expertly trained staff. We specialize in caring for babies born too early or with health conditions and our (NICU) is the most experienced in Montgomery County.

To learn more about our Labor & Delivery services, visit https://bit.ly/44yq8Zh

Wishing you a safe and joyful 4th from our littlest patriots to yours!

07/04/2025

Wishing you a happy ! Please stay safe and celebrate responsibly. 🎇🇺🇸

07/02/2025

Excited to celebrate the ? If fireworks are legal where you live, remember to prioritize safety as you light up the sky. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 9,700 people were treated for fireworks injuries in emergency rooms across the country in 2023. An estimated 42% of those injuries were burns.

In the event of an accident, know where to find emergency care near you: https://bit.ly/4lxIksy

07/02/2025

Excited to celebrate the ? If fireworks are legal where you live, remember to prioritize safety as you light up the sky. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 9,700 people were treated for fireworks injuries in emergency rooms across the country in 2023. An estimated 42% of those injuries were burns.

In the event of an accident, know where to find emergency care near you: https://bit.ly/3Gruf10

06/30/2025

Meet Kenny. He’s one of millions of Americans who are about to face a major increase in health insurance costs – and most don’t even know it yet.

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) are currently helping 24 million people – including our patients – afford high-quality healthcare coverage through the insurance Marketplace (https://bit.ly/4ns3KcB). These tax credits are applied directly to people’s premiums, keeping coverage affordable and making healthcare more accessible. But unless Congress acts soon, these tax credits will expire at the end of 2025.

“When you get sick and you’re not rich, health insurance is absolutely essential. It doesn’t just make life easier, it makes life possible,” said Kenny. “Losing the healthcare tax credit would mean my monthly costs would go through the roof, and I wouldn’t be able to afford my treatments. I need Congress to extend the healthcare tax credit and give people in towns like mine a fighting chance.”

Without EPTCs, health insurance costs will skyrocket. Families may be forced to make heartbreaking choices – between keeping their health coverage or paying for food, rent and childcare. Learn how you can help protect access to care at https://bit.ly/4klag1P

06/30/2025

Meet Kenny. He’s one of millions of Americans who are about to face a major increase in health insurance costs – and most don’t even know it yet.

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) are currently helping 24 million people – including our patients – afford high-quality healthcare coverage through the insurance Marketplace (https://bit.ly/3TlpLfn). These tax credits are applied directly to people’s premiums, keeping coverage affordable and making healthcare more accessible. But unless Congress acts soon, these tax credits will expire at the end of 2025.

“When you get sick and you’re not rich, health insurance is absolutely essential. It doesn’t just make life easier, it makes life possible,” said Kenny. “Losing the healthcare tax credit would mean my monthly costs would go through the roof, and I wouldn’t be able to afford my treatments. I need Congress to extend the healthcare tax credit and give people in towns like mine a fighting chance.”

Without EPTCs, health insurance costs will skyrocket. Families may be forced to make heartbreaking choices – between keeping their health coverage or paying for food, rent and childcare. Learn how you can help protect access to care at https://bit.ly/3I8KvEU

06/30/2025

We're proud to be featured in Community Impact for two incredible milestones. Our hospital has achieved Magnet® with Distinction™ designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest national honor for nursing excellence and we have also been designated as a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, ensuring the highest level of stroke care for our community 24/7.

These accomplishments reflect the dedication, expertise and compassion of our entire team and signifies that we are a leading provider of healthcare. To read the full article visit https://bit.ly/3Ge6BoP

06/30/2025

We're celebrating our incredible Patient Support Team - including our patient care technicians, Unit Secretary of the Year, and Monitor Technician of the year. Their commitment reminds us that our focus is first and foremost our patients. Whether at the bedside, behind the screens, or managing vital communications, they go above and beyond every day.

Thank you for helping us provide the treatment patients need and the quality the deserve. Want to join a team where your work truly makes a difference? Explore our open positions. https://bit.ly/4l6ujCq

06/27/2025

Looking for relief from a constantly ? See what could be causing your congestion, how to treat it and when to seek medical care: https://bit.ly/46hkxZD

If you've been having trouble breathing through your nose,
even though you're not ill, you've probably wondered, "Why is my nose
always stuffy?" Rest assured you're not alone.

06/27/2025

Looking for relief from a constantly ? See what could be causing your congestion, how to treat it and when to seek medical care: https://bit.ly/4kniln2

If you've been having trouble breathing through your nose,
even though you're not ill, you've probably wondered, "Why is my nose
always stuffy?" Rest assured you're not alone.

06/26/2025

We are proud to be a part of initiatives empowering students with access to the resources, guidance and opportunities to pursue meaningful careers in healthcare. 🏥

We’re proud to announce that the HCA Healthcare Foundation, through its Healthier Tomorrow Fund, will enhance its work with Educate Texas, an initiative of Communities Foundation of Texas, through a new $1 million grant.

This donation builds upon the collaboration resulting from the Foundation’s $1.35 million grant to the organization in 2022 and will continue to focus on increasing student access to programs that enable healthcare careers, including high schools in Texas that offer Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) healthcare career tracks. Through this first grant, Educate Texas supported the expansion of healthcare career pathways across P-TECH campuses - from 20 to 104 schools - enrolling nearly 10,000 high school students in programs designed to prepare them for in-demand healthcare careers.

“We are thrilled to enhance our work with Educate Texas to help empower students with access to the resources, guidance and opportunities to pursue meaningful careers in healthcare,” said Joanne Pulles, vice president of community engagement at HCA Healthcare and president of the HCA Healthcare Foundation. “This ongoing support reflects our commitment to helping develop the healthcare leaders of tomorrow.”

This initiative will build on the success of the past three years and will focus on growing the number of students earning healthcare degrees and credentials and increasing the number of hospital employers, including HCA Healthcare-affiliated hospitals, engaged in meaningful partnerships with school districts across North Texas, Austin, San Antonio and the Houston Gulf Coast region.

Learn more about how we’re strengthening the healthcare workforce of tomorrow ➡️ https://bit.ly/4en7yI0.

06/24/2025

We recognize and affirm that we are committed to providing compassionate and respectful healthcare for all patients and fostering a culture of belonging for colleagues.

06/23/2025

What do your blood pressure numbers mean?
📍 Featuring Dr. Keisha L. Reddick, a maternal fetal medicine specialist with our larger HCA Healthcare network

You’ve checked your blood pressure – now what? Understanding your numbers is key to managing your health during pregnancy. Dr. Reddick helps break it down in the final video of our five-part series.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/447QKju

06/20/2025

Not all wounds are visible. triggers can come from a smell, sound or memory. While physical and emotional responses are common after trauma, there are ways to cope and find comfort. Learn how: https://bit.ly/3TvteIb

Different events can cause trauma. And while an event may
last only minutes, the impact can last much longer.

06/18/2025

Not sure where to go for the care you need? Across our larger HCA Healthcare network, we’ve got you covered.

➡️ Our freestanding emergency rooms are there to provide immediate stabilization and treatment for potentially life-threatening healthcare needs. Patients who need advanced or specialized care may be transferred to a hospital for further treatment. Find an emergency room near you: https://bit.ly/3ZBkzYe

➡️ Our urgent care clinics are designed for non-emergency illnesses and injuries, and they can even treat minor broken bones. These clinics are often available after-hours when your regular doctor’s office is closed. Search for an urgent care clinic in your area: https://bit.ly/45pBxMY

➡️ If you’re looking for a doctor’s office, meet our experts and schedule an appointment: https://bit.ly/4l9s40L

⚠️If you’re not sure about the severity of your symptoms or condition, seek medical advice or go to the nearest emergency room. In the event of a life-threatening emergency, call 911 immediately.

06/17/2025

Congratulations to our incredible team members who were honored with our Power of One awards. Each recipient exemplifies one of our core values- Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. Together, they represent the very best of who we are. Thank you for going above and beyond every day to deliver exceptional care and service.

06/16/2025

This Week, we’re celebrating the skilled and compassionate PCTs here and across our larger HCA Healthcare network for their dedication to meeting the unique needs of our patients.

PCTs work in tandem with our nurses and clinicians to directly impact patient care. From assisting with mobility to helping patients regain their independence, ensuring proper hygiene that preserves dignity, and supporting nutrition, PCTs make a tremendous impact on the overall care experience.

We thank our PCTs for the attentive and high-quality care they provide patients with each and every day.

06/15/2025

Happy ! Today, we celebrate all of the incredible dads and father figures in our community! Across our larger HCA Healthcare network, we’re here to support you in your health and wellness journey so you can be there for those you love.

06/13/2025

Whether you’re a budding gardener or a longtime green thumb, you’re reaping both physical and mental health benefits from . Learn more about how gardening can lead to :

Gardening can improve your muscle strength, flexibility and
even heart health. It can also lead to increased feelings of well-being and a
better quality of life.