Check out 3 hospital updates in the Bay Area

Check out three hospital updates from Memorial Hermann, Houston Methodist and HCA Houston Healthcare hospitals in the Bay Area.

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

Robotic bronchoscopy, which is a minimally invasive procedure for patients with pulmonary ailments that allows examination of the trachea and lungs, is now available at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, representatives with the hospital said.

• 11800 Astoria Blvd., Houston
• 281-929-6100

Along with a $103 million expansion that will add a vertical and horizontal expansion to enhance patient care and operational efficiency to the hospital, a blood cancer program has launched as of October. The program is run by Dr. Ram Kamble, a nationally renowned hematology/oncology specialist, and offers high-quality, comprehensive blood cancer care for families.

• 500 W. Medical Center Blvd., Webster
• 281-332-2511

Kyle Stanzel, vice president and chief operating officer at Houston Methodist West Hospital, became the next CEO of Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital in April, representatives with the hospital said. Stanzel has over 18 years of experience in health care. He joined Houston Methodist West in 2018 and has been responsible for day-to-day operations, facility growth and development.

• 18300 Houston Methodist Drive, Houston
• 281-523-2000