Memorial Hermann

09/12/2025

AFib affects many people but it is treatable. Get answers to questions about AFib and find out what positive changes you can make to lower your risk from Khashayar Hematpour, MD, an electrophysiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gjsK2q.

09/11/2025

Memorial Hermann locations across Houston lowered their U.S. flags to half-staff as our community came together for a moment of reflection on events of September 11, 2001. We honor all who lost their lives, including EMS providers, firefighters and first responders, as well as veterans who answered the call to serve in the military and others who have been affected. We are grateful for the courage demonstrated by first responders at the scene and those who help us save lives every day.

09/10/2025

When starting the conversation with your kids about their changing bodies and hormones, try emphasizing good health and the whole person, not weight. Get tips on how to support your growing child: https://bit.ly/4m4PN2f.

Weight and body image are thorny topics for many people. But for kids with changing bodies and surging hormones, discussions about body image can be traumatizing.

09/09/2025

Pasadena Mayor Thomas Schoenbein is back at work at city hall after he experienced a cardiac arrest. He was welcomed with a surprise visit from some of the first responders, including Memorial Hermann Life Flight crew members who helped save his life. Read his story: https://bit.ly/4mWa3EI.

09/08/2025

Start your journey to a healthier you with Memorial Hermann Compass®, a program designed to address your personalized health. Take our quiz to unlock nutrition, fitness and more customized to your health goals: https://bit.ly/4nqFB5r.

09/08/2025

Putting in effort now to prevent kidney stones can help you stay comfortable, hydrated and stone-free later on. Here's how to recognize kidney stones and steps you can take to avoid them.

It often starts with a sharp pain in the side--one that doesn't go away when you stretch or shift your weight. For many, it's the first sign of a kidney stone. And the pain? “Even women who have had multiple children tell me,” says Kelly Caldwell, MD, a...

09/05/2025

Keep your young athlete in the game by taking these five steps to help them stay cool in the heat while playing sports.

Preparation goes a long way in keeping warm-weather workouts safe. If your child is on a team or in a league, ask school or sports officials about their emergency plans. They should have trained staff present at all practices and games, and be ready to ...

09/04/2025

As a registered dietitian and clinical nutrition manager at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center Hospital, Kaysie often provides guidance to patients. But when a non-healing wound threatened her life, she became a patient herself, relying on quality care to help her recover. Read her story.

Doctors at another facility couldn't determine the underlying cause of the wounds and diagnosed Morrison with Pyoderma Gangrenosum. This autoimmune disorder is characterized by ulcers of the skin that seem to appear for no particular cause, according t...

09/03/2025

You might think your child has ADHD if they struggle to focus or sit still, but it's a complex condition to diagnose and is often misunderstood. Knowing the facts can help you figure out how to best support your child.

If your child struggles to focus or sit still, you might wonder if they have a condition that is frequently mentioned and sometimes misdiagnosed: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.

09/03/2025

Our team at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital partnered with the Harriet and Joe Foster Family YMCA for Operation Backpack, donating 100 backpacks to help kids start the school year. 🎒 ✏️ 📚

YMCA Operation Backpack ensures every child starts the school year with the tools they need to succeed. By providing essential school supplies, this initiative supports youth development, helps bridge opportunity gaps and empowers families — so all kids can begin the year confident and ready to learn.

09/02/2025

Your health is personal, and your care should be too. With a dedicated primary care provider, you get someone who understands your needs, supports your goals and is there for you at every stage of life. Here are 5 ways you can benefit from having a P*P: https://bit.ly/4oHx2EL.

09/01/2025

While you have a break from work or driving kids to school, it's important to make time for things you enjoy to help you re-energize. Here's how you can fit hobbies into a busy schedule and why it matters.

It's so easy to get on a seemingly endless treadmill of work, chores, chauffeuring children, cooking, cleaning, sleeping--and repeat.