News and Publications

The Methodist Willowbrook Athletic Trainers Prepare for Ultimate Frisbee State Championship and Challenge Soccer Texas Shootout Events

The certified Athletic Trainers (AT) of the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine at Willowbrook will serve this month as the athletic training team for one of the largest ultimate frisbee competitions in Texas. They will also provide services for the top women’s college recruiting soccer event of the year - helping hundreds of young athletes from schools across Texas stay game ready during events.

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Heart Attack Patient Receives Fast, Life-saving Care at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Thursday, November 29, 2012, started like any other day for Project Manager (Information Technology) Yogesh Goel. While he had been up late the night before talking with a co-worker in India and still hadn't gotten used to dealing with the stress of Houston traffic, he and his family were slowly settling in to life in Houston following their recent move from St. Louis. But at 8:53 a.m. he started having chest pain like none he had ever experienced before.

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Free Seminar on Robotic Hysterectomy at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Highlights Benefits of Minimally Invasive Surgery

Members of the community are invited to attend a free seminar on Robotic Hysterectomy: A New Experience in Minimally Invasive Surgery hosted by Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

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The Methodist Center for Sports Medicine Athletic Trainers Kick off National Athletic Trainer Month with ImPACT Baseline Testing in Area Schools

As March Spotlights the Important Role Athletic Trainers Play in Sports Health, the Methodist Willowbrook Athletic Trainers Educate Community on their Broad Role in Health Care.

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The Methodist Center for Sports Medicine Open House with the Houston Dynamo, Draws a Crowd

Houston Dynamo Players Signed Autographs, Talked Soccer with Fans at a Meet & Greet on the Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Campus.

Join Us at the Methodist Center for Sports Medicine Open House with the Houston Dynamo, on the Methodist Willowbrook Campus - March 7

Meet the Houston Dynamo Players, Cheerleaders and Mascot - Tour the New Human Performance Lab and Enjoy the Food and Fun.

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Hosts Challenge Soccer Signing and Recognition Night

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital recently hosted the annual Challenge Soccer Club Signing and Recognition Night during which 28 players from the nationally recognized select soccer club for girls announced their scholarship signings.

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Welcomes First Baby in 2013

It didn't take long for the first baby of 2013 at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital to make his appearance.

Houston Texans Justin Forsett gives autographs and answers questions with Orthopaedic experts at Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

More than 200 fans were filled with excitement as Justin Forsett, running back for the Houston Texans, made a special visit to sign autographs.

John Seaberg, MD, Joins Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Willowbrook

Specializing in Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Dr. Seaberg adds to the Sports Health Team and Scope of Services Now Available at the Methodist Willowbrook Facility.

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Earns an "A" for Patient Safety

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital was awarded an "A" Hospital Safety Score SM by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits.

Methodist Willowbrook Earns ´Top Performer on Key Quality Measures™´ Recognition from The Joint Commission

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital today was named one of the nation´s Top Performers on Key Quality Measures by The Joint Commission, the leading accreditor of health care organizations in America.

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Sponsors Mall Walker Program at Willowbrook Mall

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is making it easier for its neighbors to get their exercise—rain or shine—by sponsoring a Mall Walker Program at Willowbrook Mall.

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Names Keith Barber as New CFO

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has named Keith Barber as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President.

Methodist Willowbrook Earns ACR Accreditation for CT Imaging

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been awarded accreditation in computed tomography (CT) imaging as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Methodist Willowbrook Breast Center Now Offers Stereotactic Biopsy Service

The Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Breast Center now offers stereotactic biopsy, a minimally invasive method of obtaining breast tissue samples so they can be examined for the presence of cancer.

MRI-Guided Biopsy Now Available at Methodist Willowbrook Breast Center

The Methodist Willowbrook Breast Center now offers patients MRI-guided biopsy, an advanced method of obtaining samples from lesions that cannot be detected via mammogram or ultrasound.

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Acquires Open-Bore MRI Scanner

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has acquired a Siemens MAGNETOM® Espree scanner to offer patients a more comfortable and efficient MRI experience.

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital receives Get With The Guidelines Silver Quality Achievement Award

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association´s Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Silver Quality Achievement Award.

New Advanced Hand Center Opens on Methodist Willowbrook Campus, Directed by Leading Hand and Upper Extremity Specialist

Dr. Korsh Jafarnia and an Elite Team of Hand Therapists Set New Standards in Hand and Upper Extremity Care - Launch Comprehensive Hand Center Unlike Any Other in NW Houston.

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Receives Echocardiography Accreditation by the IAC

Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. On average, one American dies every 39 seconds of cardiovascular disease – disorders of the heart and blood vessels.

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Announces American Nurses Credentialing Center Pathway to Excellence® Designation

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is pleased to announce it has achieved Pathway to Excellence® designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Earns Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers

In an ongoing effort to bring superior healthcare to the northwest Houston community, Methodist Willowbrook Hospitalobtains certification for its leading Stroke Center.

Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Provides Physicians with the Panasonic Cardiohealth® Station

Panasonic Healthcare Group and CardioNexus Corp. announced today that they will outfit Methodist Willowbrook Hospital with Panasonic CardioHealth® Stations to support early heart disease detection.

IT–Nursing Collaboration Results in Hospital´s Zero Percent Infection Rate

Working collaboratively, nurses and IT staff at 251–bed Methodist Willowbrook have created an electronic tool within the Houston–based hospital´s electronic medical record that has enabled it to achieve a rare zero percent infection rate in ventilator associated pneumonias, central line blood stream infections, and urinary catheter infections over a period of 14 consecutive months.