The Katy area has seen several updates to the local hospital systems, including new developments.
Here are three updates from local hospitals in the area.
1. $282.5M expansion coming to Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital will see its third major expansion since 2016 amid the region’s growing population.
The big picture
The $282.5 million expansion is centered on the addition of a new eight-story patient tower that will bring additional inpatient beds, officials announced in an Oct. 23 news release.
Areas of expansion include:
- A rooftop helipad
- Advanced imaging services
- The pediatric emergency center
- Surgical services
- Women's and children’s services
- The laboratory and pharmacy
- Multiple support services such as the kitchen and cafeteria
“We are making this strategic investment in response to the phenomenal growth of the greater Katy community along with our ongoing commitment to create personalized and compassionate experiences for our patients,” said Jerry Ashworth, senior vice president and CEO of Memorial Hermann Katy and Cypress hospitals.
Looking back
The hospital is nearing the end of its $167 million expansion, which began in 2022, and has added 100 patient beds, a third professional office building, an expanded emergency center and parking garage.
Additionally, the hospital added the East Tower and a second professional office building as part of a 2016 expansion.
Going forward
The project is slated to kick off this summer, officials said.
2. Memorial Hermann opens $17M Children's and Women's Medical Plaza
The final clinic at Memorial Hermann’s new Children’s and Women’s Medical Plaza opened its doors this March, marking the near completion of the $17 million project.
What residents need to know
The plaza, located at 23964 Katy Freeway, Katy, aims to be a one-stop experience for the growing Katy area population, officials said.
The plaza offers treatment that covers both standard and complex needs, with services including:
- Pediatric primary care and multispecialty care
- Advanced outpatient pediatric rehabilitation services
- Women’s care services
Additionally, the plaza also works with pre-existing services at the hospital, including the pediatric emergency room, level III NICU, and women and children inpatient care.
3. Houston Methodist Comprehensive Care Center now serving Cinco Ranch
Houston Methodist officials cut the ribbon April 10 on the new $62 million Cinco Ranch comprehensive care center, bringing more primary care, specialty care and physical therapy options for Katy-area residents.
The details
The 67,000-square-foot, three-story center—located at 6601 Cinco Rose Drive—has 68 exam rooms and more than 30 physicians on-site, Operations Manager Carolyn Mohsenzadeh said.
Patients also have access to on-site lab services and advanced imaging, including screening mammograms, bone density scans, X-rays, MRI and ultrasounds.
Also of note
The center also has several features to make patient visits more efficient, including:
- Pre-arrival electronic check-in
- Self-check-in kiosks
- Automated text updates
- Ambient artificial intelligence listening
- Real-time location systems
- Two-way digital communication systems
“Everything is designed for the patient in mind and the patient at the center, and that’s always where we’re at at Houston Methodist," Houston Methodist CEO Marc L. Boom said.
Stay tuned
More specialties are set to open throughout the year, including cardiology, orthopedics, neurology, gastroenterology and ENT services.