1. HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest
Officials with the hospital said they recently introduced endobronchial ultrasounds, which diagnose lung disorders, including cancer, infections and inflammation.
A flexible tube with a video camera goes through the patient’s mouth and into their trachea and lungs to capture images, similar to the process of a colonoscopy.
This minimally invasive procedure gives doctors a more accurate view of the airway and lymph nodes compared to a traditional bronchoscopy, helping them determine the best treatment plan, officials said.
2. Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Hospital leaders are embracing artificial intelligence. Frontline teams are using AI-generated summaries in day-to-day coordination and discharge planning. Officials said this allows clinicians to spend more time with patients and less time on the documentation process.
Additionally, virtual ICU technology is complementing bedside support. Cameras in hospital rooms bring virtual care to the admissions and discharge processes. Patient engagement TVs will soon be added, displaying patients’ daily schedules and care teams.
Other upgrades coming to the campus include an extended waiting area and lobby refresh in the emergency department; a second parking garage; and an Einstein Bagel + Quick Eats coming in early 2026.
3. St. Luke’s Health - The Vintage Hospital
This spring, St. Luke’s Health awarded 32 grants totaling $1.5 million to nonprofits. In The Vintage hospital’s service area, Northwest Assistance Ministries and the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston celebrated receiving $35,000 and $28,000, respectively, in early May.
4. St. Luke’s Health - Springwoods Village Hospital
Kristen Taylor will take on the role as chief nursing officer for St. Luke’s Health The Woodlands, Lakeside and Springwoods Village hospitals, effective June 22. Officials in a June 6 news release said she brings 20 years of clinical expertise to the position. She most recently served as the interim chief nursing officer and improved nursing retention by 8% from 2023 to 2024, officials said.
5. TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital
Jason Cunningham was named the new CEO at TOPS Surgical Specialty Hospital earlier this year. Cunningham moved to this position from the vice president role at the Huntsville Hospital System in Decatur, Alabama. Before that, he served 12 years with the Hospital Corporation of America in Georgia and Florida, according to a news release.
