Four employees from each of the service lines (Ambulatory Surgery, Emergency Department, Inpatient Services and Outpatient Services) have been named as a “Star of the Month” in recognition for their commitment to our patients and I CARE values. These employees have been selected based on outstanding patient comments and feedback received. Each month we alternate between … [Read more...]
Quick Action Saves Life of Malaria Patient
Communication and teamwork made a life-saving difference for a patient suffering from one of the most severe cases of malaria ever treated in a Houston Methodist hospital. In early August, the 64-year-old man had traveled with members of his church to a small town in Uganda on a 10-day mission trip, where he contracted the disease. His symptoms began a week or so after he … [Read more...]
Stars of the Month – August
Four employees from each of the service lines (Ambulatory Surgery, Emergency Department, Inpatient Services and Outpatient Services) have been named as a “Star of the Month” in recognition for their commitment to our patients and I CARE values. These employees have been selected based on outstanding patient comments and feedback received. Each month we alternate between … [Read more...]
Peggy Elected President-Elect of IFSHT
Peggy Boineau, MOT, OTR, CHT, hand therapy fellowship coordinator at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, has been elected president-elect of the International Federation of Societies for Hand Therapy (IFSHT), a worldwide organization that works to develop and enhance the practice of hand therapy. Boineau previously served as treasurer of the global organization for six … [Read more...]
Therapy Aids Patients with Pelvic Floor Disorders
If you suffer from a pelvic floor disorder, you’re no doubt familiar with the pain and discomfort that can accompany it, along with the feelings of embarrassment or isolation that many patients report. You’re not alone. These disorders are more common than you think, and the good news is that pelvic health physical therapy offered at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital can … [Read more...]