For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Memorial Hermann Breast Center
Offering a broad array of breast evaluation, treatment and education services, the Memorial Hermann Breast Center serves women from adolescence to maturity.
It provides the latest diagnostic and treatment procedures, including needle biopsy, an innovative technique that yields more accurate results while removing less tissue.
The center is staffed by professionals who understand the physical and emotional issues related to breast cancer screening and treatment. They support patients beyond the clinical experience with nutritional counseling, physical therapy, physical fitness, stress management and education.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Cardiac Catheterization Lab
With five new state-of-the-art catheterization labs, Memorial Hermann continues to provide the very best cardiovascular care in Houston. Each lab is equipped with the latest technology and has digital image storage, which enables physicians to view images with family members after the procedure.
Additionally, an 11-bed pre-procedure and recovery unit is located adjacent to the labs. This allows patients to be admitted directly to the lab, have their procedure and be discharged from the same area. If patients require an overnight stay, dedicated units at the hospital specialize in cardiac care.
Services include:
- Cardiac catheterization Procedure where doctors thread a small tube through an artery in the patient’s arm or leg and into the heart to determine how serious the problem is and decide on the most effective treatment
- Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty Widely used procedure to treat blocked or narrowed arteries
- Coronary stent placement Placement of a wire-mesh tube in a narrowed artery to improve blood flow and reduce chest pain
- Radiation therapy for in-stent restenosis Small amounts of radiation used to prevent the overgrowth of tissue – and subsequent re-narrowing of arteries – after the placement of a stent
- Rotational and laser atherectomy Advanced procedures that gently remove fatty deposits that can block coronary arteries
- Cutting balloon angioplasty Sophisticated form of angioplasty which reduces the potential that a coronary artery will re-close after being cleared
- Angiojet thrombectomy High-pressure water source passed through a catheter to remove clots in the arteries
- Intravascular ultrasound New technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of the inside of a blood vessel and help identify blockages or other abnormalities
- Pressure wire stenosis assessment Sensor used to locate and analyze the severity of blockages caused by cholesterol in coronary arteries
- Valvuloplasty Procedure used to open up stiff aortic, mitral or pulmonary valves in the heart
- PFO, ASD and PDA closure Procedure where holes in the heart are repaired
- Atrial septostomy Widens the naturally occurring hole in the wall separating the two upper chambers of an infant’s heart, improving circulation until a defect can be surgically repaired
- Alcohol septal ablation for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Technique that improves blood flow which has been restricted by an overgrowth of the septum, the wall that separates the left and right chambers of the heart
- Transseptal catheterization procedures Catheter runs through the septum into the left side of the heart to get a better assessment of blood pressure in the left ventricle
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Cardiac Rehabilitation
Memorial Hermann’s cardiac rehabilitation service is a multi-faceted, medically supervised program focusing on the physiological and psychological aspects of recovering from heart disease. Its objectives:
- To decrease the risk of another cardiac event and the progression or development of heart disease
- To modify patient lifestyles in ways that enhance long-term heart health
- To increase functional capacity through exercise by developing cardiovascular endurance, strength and flexibility
- To increase understanding about the nature and causes of heart diseases
- To instill confidence in patients so they can resume normal activities in their daily lives
The rehabilitation process generally includes these specific programs:
Phase I
Begins when the patient enters the hospital and a cardiovascular condition has been identified. Patients and their families are taught about cardiac disease, how to modify risk factors and how to return to a maximum level of functioning upon leaving the hospital. Phase I rehab also includes telemetry monitored exercise, nutrition counseling, stress management consultations and smoking awareness as needed.
Phase II
A 12-week, 36-session program that starts immediately after discharge from the hospital. Phase II rehab helps patients and their families adjust to heart disease and modify their lifestyle. It includes telemetry monitored exercise, nutrition and stress management consultations, smoking awareness classes and CPR training.
Phase III
Maintenance program that lets patients continue lifestyle modification through non-telemetry monitored exercise and shorter versions of nutritional, stress management and smoking awareness counseling. It may also be used by individuals with a high risk of cardiovascular disease to prevent future problems.
Wellness
Directed and monitored by physicians. This program offers exercise, nutrition and cardiac disease risk-management programs for adults and children.
Therapeutic Rehabilitative Intensive Program (TRIP)
Innovative program developed to assist patients who cannot easily access sophisticated cardiac rehabilitation services or who live in communities where those services are not available.
A doctor’s prescription is needed to begin the rehabilitation program. Most insurance companies cover Phases I and II, depending upon the policy, and Medicare covers both phases as well as entrance and exit stress tests. Phase III and wellness-related services are charged at the end of the month and are not usually covered.
Eligible individuals include, but are not limited to, those who have suffered a heart attack, undergone coronary artery bypass grafting, have evidence of coronary artery disease and/or have stable angina.
Treadmill stress tests are performed prior to admission and upon completion of the rehabilitation to help develop a comprehensive exercise program.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Center for Hyperbaric Medicine
Staffed by a specialized team of physicians, nurses and technicians, the center uses hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat carbon monoxide poisoning, wounds and a variety of medical and surgical conditions.
Long used on divers suffering from the bends, the technique dramatically increases the amount of oxygen carried to the tissues by the blood.
Patients breathe 100-percent pure oxygen while in a chamber filled with compressed air. The air pressure in the chamber can be increased up to six times higher than normal, increasing blood oxygen significantly.
Blood vessels then deliver this super-oxygenated blood to tissues throughout the body to help heal, fight infection, decrease swelling and aid in the growth of new vessels.
Specific conditions treated or improved by hyperbaric oxygen therapy include:
- Certain non-healing diabetic and non-diabetic wounds
- Radiation damage from cancer treatments
- Bone infections
- Decompression sickness (the bends)
- Air bubbles in the blood
- Carbon monoxide poisoning
- Necrotizing infections (skin infections accompanied by cell death)
- Skin flap/graft salvage
- Crush injuries
- Gas gangrene
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Center for Swallowing Disorders
The Center for Swallowing Disorders takes a multidisciplinary approach that offers effective diagnosis and management of swallowing difficulties. A team of highly trained specialists works closely with patients to develop customized treatments and provide ongoing communication, education and assistance.
Conditions the center treats include:
- Post-stroke swallowing problems
- Difficulties after head and neck surgery, radiation therapy and cancer
- Acid reflux and related disorders
- Obstructive problems due to cancer and severe inflammation
- Any additional problem that causes swallowing difficulty
The center also utilizes a comprehensive range of specialty diagnostic and treatment services, including:
- Nasopharyngoscopy Procedure where a flexible fiber optic scope used to examine the upper airway
- Esophagastroduodenscopy (EGD) Lighted, flexible tube passed through the mouth and back of the throat into the esophagus, stomach and duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) to check for ulcers and other problems
- Esophageal motility Process by which the esophagus contracts, propelling food toward the stomach
- Ambulatory pH monitoring Checks acid in the esophagus during a 24-hour period
- Modified and routine barium swallow Can help determine the quality of a patient’s swallowing mechanism
- Video fluoroscopy Transfers X-rays to video at high speed to help physicians discover structural abnormalities and muscle dysfunctions that were previously undetectable
- Speech-language pathology The identification, assessment and treatment of communications disorders
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
Outpatient Clinics and Services
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital offers a comprehensive range of clinics that provide outpatient services to children, including:
Chronically ill children who have multiple medical problems or other special needs can benefit significantly from our three additional facilities:
- The CHOSEN Clinic: Providing comprehensive medical care and coordination of social services for medically fragile children
- The KINDER Clinic: Providing care for children exposed to drugs or alcohol prior to their birth
- Respite House: Providing skilled nursing care for children who are medically fragile
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Diabetes Self-Management Training
Memorial Hermann has created self-management training programs that focus on helping patients meet the challenge of living with diabetes.
Under our highly personalized approach, plans are developed that best fit each patient’s lifestyle. This enables individuals to take charge of diabetes and prevent the onset of potentially life-threatening complications.
Training is offered in one-on-one and group settings, with topics that include:
- Diet and nutrition Individual eating plans, carbohydrate and fat control, quick and healthy cooking, eating out wisely and how to read labels
- Exercise The most effective kinds of physical activity and how to exercise properly
- Medication The type, nature and effects of diabetes drugs
- Blood glucose monitoring How to read and understand the at-home monitoring system.
- Complications How to delay and/or prevent them
- Living with diabetes The impact the disease can have on feelings, family and friends – and how to deal with it
- Behavior change Strategies for modifying behavior to better manage diabetes
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Digestive Disease Center
Memorial Hermann’s Digestive Disease Center provides high-quality, effective care for patients with disorders of the colon, esophagus, liver, pancreas and stomach.
We serve both adults and children, offering endoscopic and non-endoscopic procedures, lithotripsy and the services of a Swallowing and Heartburn Center. Additionally, a gastrointestinal clinic is fully staffed by trained gastroenterologists and operates Monday through Friday.
The center’s multidisciplinary team of specialists provides diagnosis, treatment, education and management related to conditions such as:
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Memorial Hermann Heart Center
Memorial Hermann has one of the world’s leading cardiovascular programs, providing comprehensive services designed for early detection and patient wellness.
With half of Houston’s heart specialists on our active medical staff – and complemented by advanced, accurate diagnostic technologies – we provide services that include:
- Cardiac rehabilitation
- Echocardiography, which is a convenient, painless, inexpensive technique that uses ultrasound to create images of the heart
- Electrocardiography, which helps determine the condition and size of the heart, interpret its rhythm and identify any arrhythmias
- Electrophysiology studies, which examine the electrical function of the heart and are the most accurate, dependable method for evaluating heart rhythm
- Nuclear cardiology, which uses nuclear imaging to detect or identify a number of complex disorders and monitor the progression of cardiovascular disease
- Evaluation of permanent pacemakers and implanted cardioverter defibrillators
- Arrhythmia monitoring
- Heart-healthy education programs
- Nutrition counseling
- Heart rhythm monitoring, including technologies that allow for continuous recording of the heart’s electrical activity while patients go about their daily routine
- Advanced, low-risk magnetic resonance technologies that do not require radiation or catheters and provide perfect images showing exactly how the heart is functioning
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Heart Failure Program
Memorial Hermann’s Heart Failure Program takes a team approach to developing the most effective, most efficient treatment plan for each patient.
The multidisciplinary team, coordinated by a trained nurse practitioner, consists of a full range of healthcare professionals including:
- Heart failure specialists
- Heart failure staff nurses
- Home health service workers
- Social workers
- Nutritionists
- Pharmacists
- Cardiac rehabilitation specialists
The program is designed to help patients manage heart failure and its complications through outpatient treatment. It provides:
- Aggressive treatment that maximizes the quality of life and prevents or reduces hospitalization
- Patient and family education, which promotes active participation in the treatment
- Advanced treatments that feature the latest technologies, techniques, medicines and lab tests
- Oral medication therapy
Participants in Memorial Hermann’s Heart Failure Program have fewer hospital admissions, shorter hospital stays and improved heart function.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Memorial Hermann Hematology/Oncology Clinic
The Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center Hematology/Oncology Clinic serves patients with blood disorders and breast cancers, gastrointestinal cancers, lung cancers, lymphomas and other tumors.
An integrated multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and related professionals uses a variety of complex diagnostic tools and diverse therapies to deliver high-quality, effective care.
The clinic setting also enables patients to meet with the entire team of professionals contributing to their care, assuring total communication and a thorough understanding of treatment regimens.
Two therapies provided by the clinic are unique to Houston:
Whole body hyperthermia
This therapy increases the number of malignant cells killed by elevating the body temperature to a fever-range temperature or higher, maintaining that temperature for one hour; and simultaneously administering chemotherapy. The fever-range temperature levels may also increase the patient’s immune response.
Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
A therapy that is literally brain surgery without a knife. Gamma rays are manipulated to take the shape of a tumor or blood vessel abnormality and then focused directly on the targeted area, leaving surrounding tissues unharmed. This alternative treatment is superior to conventional brain surgery for many patients with small to mid-sized brain tumors, blood vessel abnormalities and pain from trigeminal neuralgia, a condition that affects one of the largest nerves in the head.
By administering therapies like this, in addition to providing an empathetic social and psychological support system, the team of specialists can maximize the patient’s response to treatment and further increase chances for survival.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Hemophilia Clinic
The Memorial Hermann Hemophilia Clinic provides high-quality, responsive care to individuals whose blood does not clot properly.
Our specialists are trained to not only treat and manage the disorder but also provide emotional and psychological support for patients and their families.
The multidisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, therapists, nutritionists and other healthcare professionals dedicated to helping hemophiliacs lead productive lives.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Lithotripsy Clinic
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center’s Lithotripsy Clinic uses non-invasive shock waves to shatter kidney stones, providing patients a safe, effective alternative to surgery.
The technique, which takes only an hour, allows patients to return home on the day of treatment and resume their normal activities more quickly than invasive procedures.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Lymphedema Management Program
For patients suffering from lymphedema – a chronic condition characterized by swelling of the extremities due to abnormal accumulation of lymph fluids – Memorial Hermann offers a wide range of noninvasive therapies to:
- Reduce limb swelling
- Attain maximum limb function
- Maintain limb health
- Reduce or prevent scarring and inflammation of the skin
Our medical staff physicians are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of lymphedema. Additionally, the program’s therapists are trained in specialties that promote the development of healthy tissue and stimulate proper lymph fluid flow.
Components of the program include:
Manual lymphatic drainage
A light-touch massage technique, this helps promote wound healing in areas of swelling and to break up fibrotic tissue that results from chronic swelling.
Compression bandaging
A key element of the program, this involves application of special bandages in specific ways to provide pressure that helps reduce swelling.
Therapeutic exercise instruction
Therapists work with patients on simple exercises that allow muscle contractions, which in turn pump excess fluids out of the body through veins, glands and other lymphatic channels.
Diet
Our nutritional counseling helps patients maintain a healthy weight that is proportionate to their height and frame, promoting better control over swelling.
Skin care
Patients receive professional evaluation and counseling designed to maintain the integrity of the affected skin.
Patient education
We provide ongoing self-care education that helps ensure continuing proper management of extreme swelling conditions.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Maxillofacial Clinic
Specialists in the Maxillofacial Clinic serve adults and children with disorders of the mouth, jaws, face and neck. Our highly experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to diagnose, treat and help manage an array of conditions that include:
- Facial pain and injuries
- Jaw and facial bone fractures
- Diseases of the mouth and salivary glands
- Neck and face swelling
- Buried and impacted teeth
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Occupational Therapy
Memorial Hermann’s occupational therapists are committed to improving the strength and endurance of our patients, increasing their functional abilities and enhancing their understanding of proper body mechanics.
The overall objective is to make them more productive on the job and more readily able to perform day-to-day activities. We offer evaluation, treatment and services that include:
- Effective pain management
- Customized regimens for patients with specific job- or lifestyle-related goals
- Proper hygiene and diet maintenance
- Therapeutic exercises to increase strength and coordination
- Education in the safe and effective use of adaptive devices
- Evaluations designed to make home environments safer and more convenient for patients
- Home programs for patients
- Family training
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Otolaryngology Clinic
Memorial Hermann’s otolaryngological specialists provide superior, responsive care and treatment for conditions of the ear, nose and throat. Our comprehensive services include, but are not limited to:
- Oral airway evaluations
- Facial reconstruction
- Dermabrasion
- Laser-assisted uvuloplasty, an effective treatment option for snoring and, to some degree, sleep apnea
- Care and education related to tracheostomy, the opening created during a tracheotomy
- Urgent care for nosebleeds and vestibular dysfunction, which can lead to dizziness
- Lesion removal
- Post-operative follow-ups
- Minor surgical procedures
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Outpatient Nutrition Clinic and Services
Recognizing that good nutrition promotes good health, Memorial Hermann’s specialists and licensed dietitians offer a personalized approach to nutrition management that fits your lifestyle and achieves your goals.
We work closely with your physicians to ensure that our programs enhance your health and support any treatment plan prescribed by the doctor. Our services include:
- Nutrition evaluation
- Medical nutrition therapy for adults and children:
- Personalized instruction, including appropriate educational materials, meal planning and restaurant dining
- Follow-up and support
- Group classes and seminars
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Outpatient Surgery Center
Our Outpatient Surgery Center is equipped with the latest technologies and staffed by healthcare professionals who are experts in multiple disciplines.
Blending convenience and quality care, it offers a broad range of advanced procedures that enables patients to return home on the day of surgery.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Physical Therapy
Utilizing the resources of the University Center for Pain Management and Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy (SMART) programs, our specialists provide high-quality care for patients who want to regain use of the part of their body that hurts.
Our physical therapy programs can be individualized to address chronic pain, stiffness and soreness in the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments. We not only help improve the patient’s general fitness using stationary bicycles, treadmills and stair climbers, but also teach specific stretching and strengthening exercises
Additionally, all patients receive a home exercise program to help maintain their progress and recovery.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Radiology
Memorial Hermann’s staff of board-certified radiologists provides a full range of accurate, reliable, state-of-the-art diagnostic and interventional services. These include:
Computed Tomography (CT) scan
a painless, advanced X-ray technique that can enable doctors to diagnose a disorder earlier and thus improve the potential for successful treatment.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
one of the most accurate techniques in the world for examining the body’s soft-tissue areas, diagnosing disease and detecting abnormalities.
Ultrasound
which uses high-frequency sound waves and their echoes to create two-dimensional images of tissues and organs.
Bone densitometry
a simple, non-invasive procedure that measures bone density, thickness and calcium content.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Sleep Disorders Center
Established in 1986, the center provides around-the-clock supervision and monitoring of patients in individual sleeping areas designed to resemble a comfortable bedroom in a home or hotel.
Board-certified physicians who specialize in sleep disorders provide individualized evaluation and care for simple, complex and even life-threatening conditions such as:
Sleep apnea
A condition characterized by periodic interruptions in breathing during sleep or snoring and snorting loudly. It is the most common cause of pathological daytime sleepiness and can be dangerous.
Narcolepsy
Patients with this condition can fall asleep unpredictably, have frightening dreams or hallucinations or suffer from extreme sleepiness during the day.
Insomnia
Symptoms of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, waking up frequently during the night or waking up early in the morning.
Periodic limb movements in sleep and Restless Legs Syndrome
This disorder is characterized by abnormal movements or sensations before and during sleep, severe and uncontrollable sensations in the legs at night, insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Speech Therapy
The Memorial Hermann Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center includes trained therapists who have broad expertise helping patients with swallowing or communications difficulties.
Our state-of-the-art rehabilitation technologies include a program that uses a computer system with specialized software that assists those who have speech and voice problems.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy (SMART)
The Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Therapy program provides therapeutic and rehabilitation services to orthopedic and neurological patients. It specializes in managing sports injuries of the spine and extremities and neurological conditions such as strokes and head injuries.
Our specialists use aggressive rehabilitation techniques and proven treatments to design programs tailored to fit each patient. In addition to orthopedists, the staff includes a full complement of experienced physical therapists, occupational therapists and athletic trainers. They work with state-of-the-art equipment to complete the rehabilitation process totally, quickly and safely.
Among the services SMART provides are:
- Manual therapy
- Therapeutic exercise
- Pain reduction and management
- Spine care and rehabilitation
- Post-operative rehabilitation of joint replacements and ligament repairs
- Orthotics and brace fitting
- Gait analysis and training
- Amputee rehabilitation and prosthetic training
- Strength, motion and balance improvement
- Assistance to help patients become independent
- Consultations
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Texas Diabetes/Endocrine Center
The Diabetes/Endocrine Center specializes in diabetes nutrition and care and provides treatment for osteoporosis, thyroid disease and adrenal and pituitary gland disease. Our services also include consultation, evaluation, tests, follow-up and ongoing counseling evaluation.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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University Center for Pain Medicine and Rehabilitation
The University Center for Pain Medicine is a comprehensive, full-service clinic that uses the latest techniques to offer patients relief and help them quickly return to maximum productivity.
Because we believe it is important to treat the complete person and not simply the primary pain complaint, our specialists focus on both the physical and psychological aspects of the patient’s condition.
Our interdisciplinary pain team includes physicians, physical therapists, psychologists, nurse clinicians and other medical specialists such as neurologists, psychiatrists, and occupational therapists who are available for consultation as needed
This team also seeks to reduce the source of the patient’s pain and the reliance on medication, both of which help increase job productivity and decrease the cost of further care.
The center’s broad scope of services includes:
- Physical therapy, designed to help patients regain use of the painful part of their body.
- Occupational therapy, whose goal is to increase the patient’s endurance, functional abilities and awareness of proper body mechanics at home and work.
- Psychological services, which help patients deal with the disruptions in their lives caused by chronic or acute pain.
- Oncology pain services, designed to minimize the pain and suffering, improve the quality of life and provide psychological support for patients with cancer.
- Pain Camp, a three-week in-depth treatment program specializing in the management of chronic pain.
- Acute and post-operative pain service, a variety of pain-relieving techniques to provide maximum relief with minimum side effects.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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Wound Care Center
The Memorial Hermann Wound Care Center provides state-of-the-art wound management. Specialists evaluate patients with chronic wounds and then formulate individualized treatment plans designed to provide maximum relief.
The center offers the newest and most effective dressing and technologies, both of which assist in efficient healing of even the most stubborn wounds.
Our staff of attending physicians and nurses also works with the Center for Hyperbaric Medicine and Lymphedema Management Center to treat patients with chronic and acute non-healing wounds.
Additionally, we have a clinical research program that offers state-of-the-art options for wound management.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 713-222-CARE (2273).
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