When was Houston Methodist Hospital founded?
Houston Methodist Hospital opened in 1919, during the Spanish influenza epidemic, as an outreach ministry of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
Questions about Houston Methodist Hospital
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How much damage did Tropical Storm Allison cause at Houston Methodist Hospital?
Tropical Storm Allison, which dropped up to 37 inches of rain on the 8th of June 2001, caused an estimated $360 million in damage and filled the hospital's basement with about 40 feet of water.
What medical firsts did Michael DeBakey perform at Houston Methodist Hospital?
Michael E. DeBakey performed the first removal of a carotid artery blockage in 1950, created the first Dacron graft in 1953, carried out the first aorto-coronary bypass surgery in 1964, and performed some of the first heart transplants in the United States in 1968 and 1969.
Why did Houston Methodist Hospital require employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Houston Methodist's CEO, Dr. Marc Boom, said healthcare workers have a sacred obligation to care for patients, and the hospital became the nation's first hospital system to mandate COVID-19 vaccination for its own staff, effective the 7th of June 2021.
How many hospitals does the Houston Methodist network include?
Houston Methodist comprises eight hospitals, an academic institute, a primary care group, and more than 300 locations throughout greater Houston.
How has Houston Methodist Hospital been ranked by U.S. News & World Report?
U.S. News & World Report most recently ranked Houston Methodist Hospital in 2021, placing it first in Texas, 16th nationally, and nationally ranked in ten specialties.