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Leah A. Carpenter Named Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for Memorial Healthcare System

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Leah A. Carpenter, FACHE, a nurse and longtime healthcare administrator, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer at Memorial Healthcare System .

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Leah A. Carpenter, FACHE, a nurse and longtime healthcare administrator, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer at Memorial Healthcare System .
Most recently, Ms. Carpenter had been CEO at Memorial Hospital West, a position she previously held at Memorial Hospital Miramar and Memorial Hospital Pembroke.
In all, she has spent nearly two decades in a variety of leadership roles within Memorial and 34 years overall in the healthcare industry.
"With an unparalleled knowledge of healthcare systems and operations, Leah is exceptionally qualified to take on these new responsibilities," said Aurelio M. Fernandez, III, FACHE, president and CEO, Memorial Healthcare System.

Harris Health System Selects Glassbeam Analytics to Improve Patient Care

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Glassbeam, Inc. , the premier machine data analytics company, announced today that Harris Health System, one of the largest integrated healthcare system in Houston, Texas, has selected Glassbeam Clinsights as its analytics solution to deliver high quality patient care in the difficult times of COVID-19 crisis.

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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Glassbeam, Inc. , the premier machine data analytics company, announced today that Harris Health System, one of the largest integrated healthcare system in Houston, Texas, has selected Glassbeam Clinsights as its analytics solution to deliver high quality patient care in the difficult times of COVID-19 crisis.
Harris Health System is a fully integrated healthcare system that cares for all residents of Harris County, Texas.
"Improving patient care by optimizing machine uptime and utilization is critical for Harris Health System's vast and disparate fleet of imaging and bio medical equipment", said Tim Tatum, Director Bio Medical Engineering, Harris Health System.
"We are thrilled to add Harris Health System as a customer to our growing portfolio of large integrated health networks across the country", said Puneet Pandit, Co-founder and CEO, Glassbeam, Inc. "We understand the challenges faced by premium organizations like Harris Health with COVID-19 crisis, and we are ready to provide proactive and predictive analytics leveraging our award winning Clinsights application suite".

Motus GI and Memorial Hermann Hospital Partner to Improve its Colonoscopy Efficiencies

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

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The Memorial Hermann Hospital is a flagship hospital within the Memorial Hermann System, which is one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Texas, owning and operating 14 hospitals.

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The Memorial Hermann Hospital is a flagship hospital within the Memorial Hermann System, which is one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Texas, owning and operating 14 hospitals.
Its been rewarding to see the real-world benefit that our technology is providing at Memorial Hermann Hospital.
We appreciate our partnership with Dr. Thosani on the implementation of our Pure-Vu System into their busy GI department.
Memorial Hermann Hospital identified inadequate bowel prep as both a clinical and economic issue that they wanted to address, and we are pleased to be their partner in this endeavor.

Synergy Radiology Associates Expands Coverage to Memorial Hermann Breast Care Centers

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Thursday, August 27, 2020

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Synergy Radiology Associates (Synergy) announced it has expanded professional breast radiology services to seven additional Memorial Hermann Health System Outpatient Imaging and Breast Care Centers (Memorial Hermann).

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Synergy Radiology Associates (Synergy) announced it has expanded professional breast radiology services to seven additional Memorial Hermann Health System Outpatient Imaging and Breast Care Centers (Memorial Hermann).
With nine total Memorial Hermann locations offering mammograms with Synergy, including specialized breast care centers, Memorial Hermann breast care locations offer convenient access to care.
Synergy's new breast division, consisting of highly trained, sub-specialized breast radiologists, collaborates with Memorial Hermann to provide the highest quality breast health care across all Breast Care Center locations.
The Memorial Hermann Outpatient Imaging and Breast Care Center locations now covered by Synergy include: Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital-Outpatient Services; Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital-Imaging Center; Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center-Imaging Center; Memorial Hermann Imaging Center-Cypress; Memorial Hermann Imaging Center-Katy; Memorial Hermann Imaging & Breast Care Center at Greater Heights; Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital-Outpatient Services; Memorial Hermann Imaging Center-Pearland and Memorial Hermann Imaging Center-Convenient Care Center in League City.

Memorial Hermann Introduces Children's Memorial Hermann Pediatrics

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Friday, August 14, 2020

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HOUSTON, Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to build upon its 112-year legacy of providing exceptional care to all members of the community with an exciting addition: Children's Memorial Hermann Pediatrics a new brand that brings together Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) Pediatrics and Children's Memorial Hermann, strengthening the system's pediatric network across the Greater Houston area.

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HOUSTON, Aug. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Memorial Hermann Health System is proud to build upon its 112-year legacy of providing exceptional care to all members of the community with an exciting addition: Children's Memorial Hermann Pediatrics a new brand that brings together Memorial Hermann Medical Group (MHMG) Pediatrics and Children's Memorial Hermann, strengthening the system's pediatric network across the Greater Houston area.
"Children's Memorial Hermann Pediatrics aims to make this choice simple for parents building on our distinguished reputation of providing high-quality, specialized pediatric care through the Children's Memorial Hermann brand, while continuing to expand our offering of pediatric primary care with the MHMG physicians and clinics our patients and their families have come to know and trust."
The Children's Memorial Hermann Pediatrics brand will be dedicated to pediatric clinics across the Greater Houston area including in Atascocita, Sugar Land, Katy and the Texas Medical Center.
"Children's Memorial Hermann Pediatrics brings the best of both MHMG and Children's Memorial Hermann together to help achieve this vision fostering the health, development and wellbeing of our pediatric patients and their families."

Altus Foundation Announces Cancellation of 2020 Houston Gala Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200804005938/en/

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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200804005938/en/
Volunteers assisting with donations during one of the Altus Foundations COVID-19 initiatives that has helped over 4,000 members of the Houston community.
(Photo: Business Wire)
One of the largest in Houston, the event is held each December to celebrate the spirit of Houston and the work of the Foundation for the previous year.
Recipients include staff at the Houston Police Department, Altus Houston Hospital, Altus Baytown Hospital, CHI St. Lukes Health, Ben Taub Hospital Harris Health System and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.
The Altus Foundation gives back to the Greater Houston community through healthcare services, as well as providing community support through the Altus network of donors, doctors and healthcare facilities.

U.S. News & World Report Names Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Among Best Hospitals

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

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"Baylor St. Luke's high ranking in Texas is in parallel with Baylor College of Medicine being the highest ranked medical school in Texas.

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"Baylor St. Luke's high ranking in Texas is in parallel with Baylor College of Medicine being the highest ranked medical school in Texas.
In rankings by state and metro area, U.S. News recognized best regional hospitals based on high performing rankings across multiple areas of care.
The rankings will be published in the " Best Hospitals 2021 " guidebook (ISBN 9781931469951), available in stores October 6.
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke's Health.

Memorial Hermann Names Alec King as Chief Financial Officer

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Friday, July 17, 2020

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HOUSTON, July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann Health System is pleased to announce Alec King as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2020.

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HOUSTON, July 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann Health System is pleased to announce Alec King as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Oct. 1, 2020.
We are incredibly pleased to have Alec join Memorial Hermann and help ground our vision with fiscal and operational strength."
With nearly 13 years in the healthcare sector, King joins Memorial Hermann from Children's National Health System in Washington, where he was CFO.
*Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy.

Joe Stuczynski is Named Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Hospital Pembroke

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Friday, June 5, 2020

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Joe Stuczynski has been named Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Hospital Pembroke, a community-based hospital offering worldclass care through its Emergency Department, freestanding 24/7 Care Center, medical and surgical services, Memorial Weight-Loss Surgery Program, Comprehensive Wound Healing Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Memorial Medical Detoxification Program and more.

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., June 5, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Joe Stuczynski has been named Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Hospital Pembroke, a community-based hospital offering worldclass care through its Emergency Department, freestanding 24/7 Care Center, medical and surgical services, Memorial Weight-Loss Surgery Program, Comprehensive Wound Healing Center and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Memorial Medical Detoxification Program and more.
Since 2005, Stuczynski has been with Memorial Healthcare System, most recently as Chief Financial Officer of Memorial Regional Hospital South and previously served as CFO of Memorial Hospital Pembroke from 2005 to 2015.
"It is an honor to return to Memorial Hospital Pembroke and be given the opportunity to collaborate with a team of skilled health professionals who are leading the way through innovation and high-quality service," said Joe Stuczynski, CEO, Memorial Hospital Pembroke.
Recently named the #1 healthcare brand in the U.S. (Monigle's "Humanizing Brand Experience"), it features a patient and family-centered approach to care at facilities that include Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, Joe DiMaggio Children's Health Specialty Center in Wellington, Memorial Hospital West, Memorial Hospital Pembroke, Memorial Hospital Miramar, and Memorial Manor nursing home.

Memorial Hermann Announces Hess Corporation Support for Healthcare Workers on the Frontlines Against COVID-19

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Friday, April 24, 2020

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"Healthcare workers on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 place themselves in harm's way every day," said Andy Slentz, Senior Vice-President of Human Resources and Office Management.

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"Healthcare workers on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 place themselves in harm's way every day," said Andy Slentz, Senior Vice-President of Human Resources and Office Management.
"Memorial Hermann is thankful for the generosity of Hess Corporation and for their support of our frontline employees and physicians during this time," said Erin Asprec, EVP, Chief Operating Officer.
Distribution of care packages began at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center on Tuesday, April 21 and will continue at each Memorial Hermann hospital location until every frontline employee receives one.
This is the driving force for Memorial Hermann, redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations we serve.