Memorial Hermann

09/19/2025

From the day they met, music has always been a way for Jerome and his wife Agnes to connect. Decades later, music keeps them connected as Agnes experiences dementia.

When Jerome was diagnosed with vocal cord atrophy, he was determined to restore his voice to sing for Agnes. With help from TIRR Memorial Hermann, he surprised her with a song on their 66th wedding anniversary. Watch the moment he sang to her again via ABC News: https://bit.ly/4gx72Iz.

A 91-year-old Army veteran battling vocal cord atrophy work to restore his voice to sing for his wife with dementia on their 66th anniversary.

09/18/2025

Whether you have a high school senior or a college freshman, help them make a smooth transition to college life with these healthy eating tips, from grocery shopping to food choices in the dining hall.

Kimberly Collins, MS, RDN, LD, CHC, a registered dietitian and certified health coach with Memorial Hermann, shares her perspective as both a professional and a parent of college students. “One of the biggest reasons for weight gain in college is that s...

09/17/2025

Take the guess work out of navigating your health care and get guidance on finding the right specialists to manage diabetes, mental health and more from someone who knows you. Learn more about what a P*P can do for you: https://bit.ly/4oHx2EL.

09/16/2025

Understanding your child's favorite apps, games and social media is the first step to helping them balance screen time with homework, sports and other activities. Here's how you can help them unplug: https://bit.ly/4mk8MWW.

09/15/2025

Kriss did not show any symptoms of prostate cancer, but he knew his family history put him at a higher risk. After his PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) levels continued to climb, he knew it was time to act. Learn how undergoing the Retzius-Sparing Surgery helped Kriss live a normal life again: https://bit.ly/41SE1Ro.

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 ...