Houston Northwest Medical Center, located at 710 FM 1960 W., Houston, announced Tuesday afternoon it would air transfer critical care patients to Dallas and Forth Worth.

Six patients were evacuated to HCA Healthcare hospitals in the medical health system based in those cities, according to a statement released by HNMC. The patients were safe and continuing to receive treatment during the transfer, according to the statement.

Family members of patients at HNMC can call 844-674-7431 for transfer location information.

The 423-bed hospital was purchased by HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast division from Tenet Healthcare on Aug. 1.