Outpatient surgery, with five operating rooms and three endoscopy rooms, is a safe, convenient, high-quality alternative to inpatient hospitalization. For many procedures, it is now the preferred choice.
Northwest Hospital’s Outpatient Surgery Center offers you the expertise of skilled health care professionals supported by the latest technology. Our outpatient setting allows you to recover with us and return home the same day. For a physician directory with a complete list of physicians call 713-867-2095.
Family Birthing Center
Our newly expanded Family Birthing Center is a 30-bed unit designed to allow mothers and babies to stay together following birth. The center offers state-of-the-art equipment and a three-room cesarean section suite to handle most emergency situations.
In our Level I and II nurseries, skilled nursing professionals care for all but the most critically ill newborns. The specialized neonatal transport service at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is readily available should the need arise.
The Family Birthing Center also offers:
- Prenatal classes and seminars
- Lactation counseling
- Educational programs
- Postpartum rooms
- Antepartum observation rooms
- Parenting rooms
To schedule an on tour, please check classes and events or call 713-222-CARE (2273).
Rehabilitation Services
Northwest Hospital offers prevention and rehabilitation therapy programs in a family-friendly environment. Our services range from community-based wellness programs such as PACE – People with Arthritis Can Exercise – to customized therapy programs.
Our new Ambulatory Medicine Center houses extensive outpatient therapy services, an expanded gymnasium, pool for aquatic therapy and a community independence preparation area offering our clients the opportunity to rebuild skills in a safe, controlled setting.
Inpatient comprehensive rehabilitation services include:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech pathology
- Therapeutic recreation
Outpatient therapy services include:
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech pathology
- Hand therapy
- Aquatic therapy
Emergency Services
Our Emergency Center offers treatment and stabilization of urgent medical conditions for all ages. Open around the clock, the center is staffed by a dedicated team of board-certified emergency physicians and experienced nurses. It’s important to note, however, that your primary care physician’s office is best for non-emergency care.
Not sure if your condition is urgent or not? The American College of Emergency Physicians offers this quide.
A diagnostic center with 24-hour radiology coverage adjoins the Emergency Center for rapid testing and diagnosis.
In an emergency, don’t hesitate to go to the ER. If your condition is not urgent, call your personal physician first.
When to Use the ER
- Chest pain lasting two minutes or more
- Uncontrolled bleeding
- Sudden or severe pain
- Coughing or vomiting blood
- Difficulty breathing, shortness of breath
- Sudden dizziness, weakness or change in vision
- Severe or persistent vomiting or diarrhea
- Change in mental status (e.g., confusion)
When to See Your Personal Physician or Visit a Clinic
- Ear ache
- Sore throat
- Fever that responds to fever-reducing medication
- Ankle sprain and other strains of muscles and joints
- Coughs and colds
- Abdominal pain or other symptoms that resemble an illness that is “going around”
- Any situation where it be convenient, but not necessary, to seek care in an emergency center.
Source: American College of Emergency Physicians
Diagnostic Services
Diagnosing a health problem quickly and accurately is the first step toward recovery. Our Outpatient Testing Center offers the convenience of scheduling a variety of procedures at one location. You can access many services without an appointment, and results are readily available to your doctor. We offer a wide range of diagnostic services, including:
We also offer a Women’s Center that caters to the special diagnostic needs of women, including:
To schedule a physician-ordered procedure, call 713-867-3336.
Cancer Treatment
Accredited with commendation as a full-service community cancer center by the American College of Surgeons, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital is dedicated to providing comprehensive cancer care close to home.
Our specialty-trained surgeons and board-certified medical and radiation oncologists plan individualized patient treatment based on the type, stage and aggressiveness of the disease. Our oncology teams – physicians, nurses, therapists and social workers – focus on meeting the emotional and physical needs of patients and their families.
Services include:
- Anatomic and clinical pathology
- Radiation oncology
- Surgical oncology
- Medical oncology
- Nuclear medicine
- Clinical research
- Enterostomal nursing
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET Scans)
- MRI
- CT
- Palliative care
Sleep Lab
The Sleep Lab at Northwest Hospital provides a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and treating sleep disorders, including individualized counseling to help people develop habits that promote sound sleep. Our lab operates around the clock, with daytime and nighttime testing available. The Sleep Lab offers assessments and treatments including:
- Sleep disorder breathing (including sleep apnea)
- Sleep apnea
- Abnormalities in circadian rhythm
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) for narcolepsy
- Maintenance of Wakefulness Testing (MWT) for hypersomnolence
- Sleep hygiene improvement counseling
- Sleep apnea support group for patients and family members
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