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Heights families can benefit from special care nursery Memorial Hermann Greater Heights For The Leader Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has received Level II designation from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), part of Texas Health and Human Services, as a special care nursery for newborns. This is especially comforting to growing families who are expecting new additions and prefer to stay close to home for their deliveries. Level II NICUs have the capability to care for newborns and infants generally born at 32 weeks’ gestation or older who are at risk or suffer from serious illnesses related to pre-term birth or complications during birth. “This designation means Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital has the staff, affiliated physicians, processes and other resources in place to provide specialty care close to home for most newborns who require specialty care,” said Ann Szapor, vice president and chief nursing officer at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights. “We’re also fully staffed and capable of stabilizing and transferring babies who may need a higher level of care, or receiving newborns who are stepping down from a higher level of care.” Connecting newborns to network of advanced care The Memorial Hermann Greater Heights 12-bed NICU recently underwent a complete renovation and is one of five Level II NICUs in Memorial Hermann Health System. If a higher level of neonatal care is needed, the hospital also
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Photo supplied Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, a 260-bed facility located at Ella Boulevard and Loop 610, has received a Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit designation as a special care nursery for newborns.
has direct access to four Level III NICUs and the Level IV NICU at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital located at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. “Our goal is to deliver high-quality, excellent care for our smallest patients and get them home, healthy and with their families as soon as possible,” said Dr. Brenda McIntyre, medical director for the hospital’s NICU. “We constantly monitor our processes and outcomes to ensure we are providing the best care possible for our most vulnerable patients in the NICU.” Hospitals in Texas undergo a vigorous survey and application process to earn a state-mandated
NICU designation. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) conducted a thorough site survey of Memorial Hermann Greater Heights’ staff and hospital practices before recommending designation to DSHS. Memorial Hermann Greater Heights delivers more than 1,000 babies each year and provides access to obstetricians, specially trained respiratory therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, lactation consultants and nurse practitioners at its stateof-the-art, 30-bed Family Birthing Center. It is also one of 10 Memorial Hermann hospitals designated as a Texas Ten Step facility for
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breastfeeding best practices. One of top hospitals in Texas The hospital earned recognition by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top hospitals in Texas in 2018 and is recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet Recognition Program for excellence in nursing care. To find a physician or to schedule a tour of the Family Birthing Center at Memorial Hermann Greater Heights, call 713-222-CARE.
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Valentine’s Day program fills hearts of elderly
Pterygium When dry eye is left untreated it can cause a variety of eye diseases such as a pterygium. A pterygium is an elevated, pinkish wedge shaped growth that most commonly grows from the corners of the eye. A pterygium can only be corrected with surgery.
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Did you know that Dr. Cantú only performs pterygium surgeries from October through March? If you think you might have a pterygium, now is the time to act! With thousands of pterygium surgeries under her belt, you can trust Dr. Cantú.
Scores of Valentine’s Days have come and gone for David and Barbara Henington, who usually have a nice dinner but don’t do anything special on Feb. 14. This year’s loved-themed holiday will be different for the elderly Houston couple, who have been married for 62 years. They are first-year residents of The Village of the Heights, an assisted-living center with a series of special events planned for its 92 residents. First there will be a one-actress performance by
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Measles confirmed in NW Harris County By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com Three measles cases have been confirmed this year in northwest Harris County, according to a Monday announcement by Harris County Public Health. Department spokesperson Dee Marlow declined to be more specific about the location of the infected patients, who are two boys younger than age 2 and a woman between the ages of 25-35. The county’s jurisdiction includes parts of the area served by The Leader. Measles is a highly contagious, airborne virus that can be spread through coughing and sneezing. Symptoms are a high fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat and red, watery eyes followed by a rash breakout three to five days after symptoms begin. “If you feel like you’re experiencing symptoms and signs of a measles infection, contact your health provider,” Marlow said. “If you haven’t gotten immunized, get an immunization to protect you and those around you.” There have been six confirmed reports of measles cases in Texas this year.
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