Below are some specific tips for being safe, as well as ways to express your gratitude during this special season. Because of the growing numbers in our community testing positive for COVID-19, the perfect scenario is not to host or join any gatherings for Christmas. If you are going to participate in a department Christmas lunch, please bring food individually served or … [Read more...]
All Employees to Complete Annual Employee Health Evaluation Based on Birth Month
Beginning in January, all employees except physicians will receive an annual health evaluation based on their birth month. Employees with January birthdays will begin receiving notifications this month to schedule their evaluations. Physicians will have their evaluations during the flu vaccine campaign in the fall. The employee health evaluation will ensure you receive all … [Read more...]
Visitor Policy Change
For the safety of our staff, physicians and patients, we are implementing more restrictive visitor hours. No “new” visitors after 7 p.m. The main entrances close at 7 p.m. and at that time, the Main and Brazos Pavilion elevators will also be restricted to help with any movement to the nursing units. The cut off for entry to the units will help the ED have a clear time by … [Read more...]
Bring Your Own Device Meal Ordering App
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 17, HMSL will enable patients to order their meals directly through the MyChart app on their mobile device. Bridging these technologies will simplify the ordering process while ensuring patients receive the nutritionally-appropriate meal options, ultimately helping to decrease length of stays and increase patient satisfaction. After logging into … [Read more...]
Welcome Dr. Franz Schneider
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to welcome board-certified gastroenterologist Franz Schneider, M.D., who will begin seeing patients in November. Schneider is joining Houston Methodist Gastroenterology Associates, located in Medical Office Building 3, Suite 335 on the Houston Methodist Sugar Land campus. Schneider earned his medical degree at Universidad … [Read more...]