The CDC approved COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine third doses for health care workers. Data from Israel has shown that third doses not only reduce hospitalizations and death from COVID-19, but also help lessen your chances of even getting the virus. You're encouraged to get the third dose to protect your patients, your colleagues, yourself and your families. Not only will the third dose … [Read more...]
5East Methodist Experience Recognition
Congratulations to everyone on 5East for their incredible improvement on their HCAHPs scores. It was a team effort and all your hard work has not gone unnoticed. … [Read more...]
American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has received the American Heart Association’s GoldPlus Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award for its commitment to ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines. Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in … [Read more...]
Tropical Storm Nicholas
Please stay tuned to weather forecasts this afternoon and evening into Tuesday morning as meteorologists track a tropical weather system in the Gulf of Mexico that’s expected to bring potentially heavy rains to the Houston area much of the coming week. Day shift that is currently on campus should not leave until their relief has arrived. If you are scheduled to work tonight … [Read more...]
2021 Flu Vaccine Program
Even as we continue to care for COVID-19 patients, we must shift some of our focus to the upcoming flu season. This year, more than ever, it’s imperative that everyone participate in our systemwide flu campaign, which runs from Sept. 13 through Nov. 8, 2021. Not only will everyone participating help keep us and our patients safe, it will hopefully help reduce the strain on our … [Read more...]