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The Katy area has seen several updates to the local hospital systems, including new programs, hires and anniversaries.
Here are three updates from local hospitals in the area.
Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus
The hospital is celebrating 15 years of serving patients across West Houston, officials said.
As the first pediatric hospital along the I-10 Energy Corridor, Texas Children’s West has served more than 5 million patients since its opening, including over 53,000 emergency department visits per year.
The hospital, which opened in 2011, offers a number of pediatric subspecialties, including:
The 64-bed hospital features eight operating rooms, two minor procedure rooms and a dedicated special procedure suite, allowing families to access complex pediatric care closer to home.
Texas Children’s West milestones
“For 15 years, Texas Children’s Hospital West has demonstrated our commitment to bringing exceptional pediatric care closer to home for the patients and families we serve,” said Dr. Debra F. Sukin, president and CEO of Texas Children’s. “We are constantly evaluating how we elevate and expand our pediatric subspecialized care to the growing population of west Houston and its surrounding Harris, Fort Bend and Waller counties.”
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
The hospital is set to celebrate its 45th anniversary in the Katy community this November, officials said.
The 303-bed facility offers a range of services and specialties including digestive health, physical therapy and surgical services.
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital milestones
The hospital also expanded its stroke care capabilities with the addition of 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy, a lifesaving treatment that dramatically reduces the risk of death and permanent disability in patients experiencing an ischemic stroke.
Houston Methodist West Hospital
In April, the hospital welcomed Carl Little as its next Katy-area CEO. Little, who previously served as the CEO and senior vice president of Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, replaced outgoing CEO Wayne Voss, who is retiring after nearly two decades of service.
Marc L. Boom, president and CEO of Houston Methodist, said Little is the “perfect fit” for the role as he returns home to the Katy area.
“I can’t wait to see all he’ll accomplish in his new role, as he will help us continue to provide the same high level of service those in the growing west Houston community expect from us,” Boom said.
In late 2025, the hospital also expanded its gastrointestinal care with the launch of a third-space endoscopy program.
The minimally invasive digestive procedures allow doctors to treat specific esophageal, stomach and colorectal conditions without conventional surgery. Instead, doctors will perform the procedures inside the digestive tract using a flexible tube with a camera and a specialized tool.
Since there are no surgical incisions, patients can potentially endure less pain, have shorter recovery times and spend fewer days in the hospital compared to standard surgery.
