Pregnancy and the Heart: Is Your Heart at Risk?

Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the United States. But did you know that complications in pregnancy can be contributing to your risk of heart disease? The American College of Cardiology (ACC) published prevention guidelines in 2019 that identified specific conditions which are...

The Benefits of Going to a Prosthodontist

Do you often feel self-conscious about your smile? Do you have to cover your mouth when you talk? A healthy smile is among the top aspects of a person’s appearance that impacts self-esteem. If you are unhappy about the “look” of your smile, you should consult a Prosthodontist. But what is a...

Pregnancy and the Heart: Is Your Heart at Risk?

Heart disease remains the number one killer of women in the United States. But did you know that complications in pregnancy can be contributing to your risk of heart disease? The American College of Cardiology (ACC) published prevention guidelines in 2019 that identified specific conditions which are...

Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists

Adults, children and seniors choose Advanced Foot and Ankle Specialists for personal, quality care. With multiple board certifications in foot surgery, Dr. Y. Bryan Lee uses the most current techniques to reduce downtime and heal with minimal scarring. Heel pain is the most common complaint from Dr. Lee’s...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Offers Free Cancer Survivorship Seminar

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is offering a free seminar designed to help cancer survivors overcome the many challenges a cancer diagnosis brings. The seminar – titled “Super Charged: Powering Your Way Through Your Cancer Journey” – is open to anyone who has experienced cancer, from those...

Sugar Land Face & Body Plastic Surgery

As the only practice in the area to combine dermatology and plastic surgery, Houston Dermatology & Plastic Surgery (HDPS), in association with Sugar Land Face & Body Plastic Surgery, has grown to two conveniently located offices. Plastic surgeon and founder Dr. Eric Humble, along with Dr. Cedeno...

Avoid Asthma Triggers

For asthma sufferers, being caught off guard by an asthma attack can be very scary when the airways become narrowed or inflamed, leading to wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath or other symptoms. Every case of asthma is different, and knowing what triggers your asthma can help you control it, but you may...

Free Digestive Health Issues Seminar at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Gastrointestinal (GI) problems often strike when you least expect it — and at the worst possible time. You might have a gas attack at the movies, indigestion at a dinner party or diarrhea while on vacation. “Occasional gastrointestinal upset is normal,” said Sreelatha Reddy, M.D., board-certified...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Welcomes New Chief Operating Officer

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has named Eliud Faz as its new chief operating officer. Faz served as a Houston Methodist administrative fellow and as an eight-year member of the management team at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, where he eventually was named director of finance. He then served...

Richmond Bone & Joint Clinic Becomes Part Of Oakbend Medical Group

As of January 2nd, 2020, Richmond Bone & Joint Clinic is now known as OakBend Medical Group – Richmond Bone & Joint Clinic. Dr. Scott Breeze, a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon and a Fellow of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, founded Richmond Bone & Joint in 1996 after graduating...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Earns Twelfth “A” in a Row for Patient Safety

The Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety and transparency in the U.S. health care system, recently released the Fall 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades, which assign A, B, C, D and F letter grades to hospitals nationwide. Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital was...

OakBend Medical Center Announces 2019 Physician of The Year

Dr. Long Cao, M.D., FACC has received the 2019 Physician of the Year Award from OakBend Medical Center. The other nominees were Dr. David Chao and Dr. Chris Chen. The Physician of the Year award, OakBend’s highest recognition, is presented annually to one outstanding physician who possesses significant...

Powerful Tools for Caregivers® Six Week Course Offered at Houston Methodist Sugar Land

Caregivers, people who take on the selfless role of caring for a loved one, have the great responsibility of making sure their loved one’s basic needs are met, which requires work and dedication. Sometimes, however, it is the caregiver who needs help. By taking care of their own needs, caregivers can...

Four Houston Methodist Hospitals Recognized by Vizient as Top Performers in Patient Safety, Care

Vizient recently announced that four Houston Methodist hospitals have received a 2019 Vizient Bernard A. Birnbaum, M.D., Quality Leadership Award. Houston Methodist was the only hospital system in the country to receive four awards. The award recognizes hospitals for demonstrating excellence in delivering...

Johneca Broussard, D.O. Joins Houston Methodist Primary Care Group at Riverstone

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is pleased to announce Johneca Broussard, D.O., is now welcoming patients at the Riverstone practice, located at 18717 S. University Blvd., Suite 105, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. Broussard is a board-certified family physician providing preventive, chronic and acute care for...