HCA Affiliated West Houston Medical Center Celebrates Heart Month

Feb. 4, 2010 - PRLog -- Contact:    
April Lord            
April.Lord@HCAhealthcare.com                                          
281-588-8164                                                     
                           
Kris Muller
Kris.Muller@HCAhealthcare.com
713-852-1563
                 
HCA Affiliated West Houston Medical Center Celebrates Heart Month with Heart-Healthy Events
Join us for new HealthYes! screenings

Houston, Texas, February 3, 2010—HCA Affiliated West Houston Medical Center (West Houston) is celebrating Heart Month with three important events and activities for the community. Please join us for the following screenings:

Lipid Profiles, Glucose and Blood Pressure Screenings
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 from 7-10 a.m.  or
Thursday, February 11, 2010 from 7-10 a.m.
West Houston Medical Center Lobby
$10 per person*10 hour fast is required

HealthYes!®™ Heart and Stroke Screenings
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Ultrasound Screenings can help you detect your risk for stroke, heart disease and other life-threatening cardiac conditions. Appointments are necessary.
Call 1-866-933-9419 to make your appointment and mention code HCAWH2010 to receive the Total Health Screening Package special pricing.
Learn more at www.healthyes.com For information call 281-588-8164

Complimentary Valet Parking at the Main Hospital Entrance 12141 Richmond Ave., Houston, TX 77082

About West Houston Medical Center
West Houston Medical Center is a 221-bed full service hospital located on Richmond Avenue just east of Dairy Ashford.  The hospital has served the community for more than 20 years with 24 hour emergency services; an open heart surgery program; neurosurgery program; inpatient and outpatient surgery and diagnostic services; women’s services; wound care and many more.  In Sugar Land the Sugar Land Medical Center includes the Sugar Land Cancer Center, Sugar Land Diagnostic Center and the Sugar Land Surgery Center. The Sugar Land facilities are located on the Southwest Freeway at the Williams Trace and Sugar Lakes exit.  The diagnostic center and the cancer center facilities are departments of West Houston Medical Center.

About HCA Gulf Coast Division
HCA Gulf Coast Division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers, cancer centers and diagnostic imaging facilities.  It offers a complete continuum of specialized health programs and services that meet the needs of Greater Houston and South Texas residents and businesses.  HCA affiliated facilities in the Gulf Coast Division include 12 hospitals, 7  ambulatory surgery centers, 4 free standing emergency centers, 5 imaging centers, 5 cancer care programs and a Regional Transfer Center.  The Regional TransferCenter provides ground and air patient transportation  to and from any HCA Houston Affiliated Hospital and any other healthcare facilities.

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HCA Gulf Coast Division is a comprehensive network of hospitals, outpatient surgery centers, emergency centers, cancer centers and diagnostic imaging facilities. It offers health services that meet the needs of Greater Houston and South Texas.