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West Houston Medical Center Named Top Performing Hospital in Quality and Safety by The Joint Commission
September 15, 2011
Houston, TX., September 15, 2011—West Houston Medical Center (WHMC) announces being named one of the top performers in using evidence-based care processes to improve patient outcomes by The Joint Commission. WHMC is one of 405 organizations identified as attaining and sustaining excellence in accountability measure performance for the full year of 2010. These recognized facilities represent approximately 14 percent of Joint Commission-accredited hospitals and critical access hospitals that report core measure performance data.
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West Houston Medical Center Receives Pathway to Excellence ® Designation
June 21, 2011
West Houston Medical Center (WHMC) has been designated as a Pathway to Excellence® organization by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This designation demonstrates WHMC’s commitment to creating a work environment where nurses can flourish.
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The Woman’s Hospital of Texas to Affiliate with West Houston Medical Center
December 17, 2010
HCA Gulf Coast Division announced today that West Houston Medical Center (WHMC) and The Woman’s Hospital of Texas (TWHT) are forming an affiliation that will provide women in West Houston convenient access to TWHT physicians specializing in high risk pregnancy. The affiliation will be known as The Woman’s Hospital of Texas at West Houston and launches in January 2011.
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West Houston Medical Center Promotes “Minutes are Muscle” Campaign to Expedite Heart Attack Emergency Care
December 07, 2010
It is only a matter of minutes before an oxygen-starved muscle begins to deteriorate. That is why it is imperative for someone experiencing a heart attack to get immediate medical intervention. Minutes are Muscle when it comes to heart attack because the heart is being deprived of the oxygen it needs to function. The faster oxygen supply is restored to the heart, the less damage the heart will suffer. West Houston Medical Center (WHMC) is working to educate the community on the appropriate steps to take when a heart attack is suspected.
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70 Million Dollar Expansion for West Houston Medical Center Announced
August 16, 2010
Houston, Texas, September 23, 2009—HCA Affiliated West Houston Medical Center (West Houston) announced today that the facility will begin a $70 million expansion project to increase women’s, cardiovascular, surgical and critical care services to better serve the West Houston community.
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HCA Affiliated West Houston Medical Center Recognized for High Quality of Care
August 13, 2010
Houston, TX – June 6, 2007 – West Houston Medical Center has received the Texas Health Care Quality Improvement Award of Excellence from TMF Health Quality Institute, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Texas. TMF established the award program in partnership with Texas Hospital Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Organization of Rural & Community Hospitals and Texas Osteopathic Medical Association.
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Business Stars Shine During the Day at the Houston West Chamber of Commerce 11th Annual Economic Development Summit/Star Awards Luncheon
July 22, 2010
HOUSTON (February 20, 2009) – Community and business leaders – 600 in all – attended the 11th Annual Economic Development Summit and Star Awards Luncheon sponsored by the Houston West Chamber of Commerce on February 20, 2009.
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