As a result of inoculating the first person in Fort Bend County with the COVID-19 vaccine, we've received a lot of press surrounding that. Below are some of the media releases. Thank you to Krystal, Raj and Dr. Sitter for allowing the media to capture this moment; to the teams that acted quickly to set up an area for vaccine distribution including employee health, pharmacy, … [Read more...]
HMSL Nationally Recognized with a sixteenth straight ‘A’ Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for fall 2021. This national distinction recognizes Houston Methodist Sugar Land’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and error in the hospital. “Patient safety is central to our mission. Even during the midst of the pandemic, our physicians, nurses, technicians and other staff … [Read more...]
HMSL ranked among top hospitals in Texas in annual U.S. News & World Report survey
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the leading hospitals in the Houston area and in the state. In the magazine’s prestigious “Best Hospital” annual rankings this year, Houston Methodist Sugar Land is tied for No. 5 in the Houston area and tied for No. 9 in Texas. The hospital is ranked in seven specialties, procedures … [Read more...]
HMSL Receives Quality Award
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has received the TMF Hospital Quality Improvement Bronze Award from TMF® Health Quality Institute. The award is sponsored by TMF, the Arkansas Hospital Association, Oklahoma Hospital Association, Oklahoma State Office of Rural Health, Texas Hospital Association and Texas Organization of Rural and Community Hospitals. It recognizes hospitals … [Read more...]
HMSL Offers Scalp Cooling System for Cancer Patients
For patients undergoing chemotherapy to treat cancer, hair loss can be a devastating side effect. But now a proven technology – available to Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital patients – can help reduce or even eliminate the hair loss known as chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA). The Paxman Scalp Cooling System was approved by the FDA in 2017 and is now cleared for use on … [Read more...]