Fort Bend Rheumatology Associates: Specialized Care and Therapies in One Convenient Location

For over 17 years, founder and CEO of Fort Bend Rheumatology Associates (FBRA), J. Edward Hernandez, MD, FACR, has specialized in the treatment of autoimmune diseases that affect the muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons – diseases that can cause pain, swelling, stiffness and potentially cause...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Renames Main Pavilion After Generous Donation

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has renamed its Main Pavilion after a generous donation from two longtime patients. The Bhalla Main Pavilion is named after Col. Raj and Kanwal Bhalla. The Bhallas have lived in Sugar Land since 1994 and have been patients at the hospital since it opened its doors in...

Houston Methodist Childbirth Center at Sugar Land Achieves NICU Level III Status

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is pleased to announce the achievement of a Neonatal Level III designation of their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Designation levels are awarded by the State of Texas to hospitals that provide neonatal and maternal care. Hospitals are required to validate their...

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital Receives – Get With The Guidelines Target: Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll awards. These awards recognize the hospital’s commitment to ensuring...

Fun in the Sun Now Could Mean Problems Later

Summer is upon us and many of us are looking forward to enjoying some “fun in the sun.” Spending time outside is a great way to be physically active, reduce stress and spend time with loved ones. Without properly protecting your skin from the sun, you are inadvertently increasing your risk of skin...

Team Up with Your Doctor for Better Health at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

When it comes to your health, your primary care doctor is your quarterback. They have a big-picture view and understanding of your overall health, and they can help you make the right moves to stay healthy. “A strong relationship with your primary care doctor is key for your health,” said Harika Medi,...

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group opens new clinic in Rosenberg

Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is pleased to announce the opening of a new clinic on April 11 in Rosenberg. The clinic is conveniently located at 4050 FM 762, Rosenberg, TX, 77469, near the corner of Brazos Center Blvd. Max E. Quintana, M.D., will serve patients at the Rosenberg clinic. A...

Free Digestive Health Webinar at Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

Stress, worry and anxiety can take a toll on your stomach: Just think back to how you felt the last time you went on a job interview, got pulled over for speeding or awaited the results of a medical test. Those nervous butterflies in your belly were hard to ignore. “The enteric nervous system, a collection...

Can We Overdose on Vitamin Supplements?

Popping a vitamin or several vitamins is part of a morning routine for many people in our community. Even though directions are listed on most bottles, it is very common to actually take more than needed. We are  bombarded with health information saying that taking high doses of certain vitamins can benefit...

Mom: Make Sure Your Daughter Sees an Ob/Gyn Before Leaving Home for College

Young women preparing to head off to college for the first time have a lot to do over the summer months – student orientation, coordinating with new roommates, packing, saying goodbye to friends, and so much more. The time between high school graduation and move-in day can fly by. But there’s one...