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St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) is proud to announce the appointment of Patrick W. Wills, M.D. as Medical Chief of Staff. Dr. Wills serves as Chairman of the Medical Executive Committee and as the medical staff liaison to St. Joseph’s administrative staff and the governing board of both the downtown and the Heights campuses. “Dr. Wills’ commitment to St. Joseph and his dedication to delivering e...
St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) has launched an innovative non-invasive mobile screening program to offer consumers important information about their vascular health and risk of heart disease or stroke. The AngioScreen® mobile program provides information about heart rhythm, neck and leg arteries, blood pressure and fitness. The information is compared to normal levels for the participant’s age ...
St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) has received the Gold Plus award from the American Heart/Stroke Associations (AHA/ASA) for its “2016 Get With The Guidelines-Stroke” program. This is the highest achievement awarded by the associations in recognition of a commitment to provide quality care to stroke patients. Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke is an in-hospital program for improving stroke care by pr...
Preparation for surgery is important for all patients and seniors may need to take some additional steps. More than 12 percent of the U.S. population is older than 65, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, and more than half of those will undergo at least one surgical procedure as senior citizens. In the coming years, the number of retirees, as well as the number of them having surgery, is expecte...
By Jaime Benrey, M.D., Cardiologist Atrial fibrillation, also called AFib or AF, affects almost three million Americans. AFib is a quivering or irregular heartbeat called arrhythmia that can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications. Basically, the heart has its own electrical system. This system makes the signals that start each heartbeat. The heartbeat be...
February 18 2016
Evaluate Treatment Options for Basal Joint Arthritis
Evaluate Treatment Options for Basal Joint Arthritis by Rosemary Buckle, M.D. Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Arthritis is a disease that causes inflammation and stiffness in the joints. It often affects the joint at the base of the thumb, called the basal joint, which allows for the swivel and pivoting motions of the thumb. It is also referred to as thumb CMC (carpometacarpal) joint. Because ...
January 6 2016
SJMC to Host 3rd Annual “Go Red for Women” Luncheon Feb. 5
Relationship expert Julie Nise delivers straightforward steps to reducing stress; Cardiologist Dr. Ethan Podet provides heart health tips St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) will celebrate the American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day on Friday, Feb. 5 with its 3rd Annual “Go Red for Women” health fair, partner expo and luncheon as part of its Women of Wellness (WOW) Program. WOW is a healt...
November 30 2015
WOW First Quarterly Event
Women’s Health – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly On Thursday, November 19th the WOW program hosted our first quarterly event at St. Joseph Medical Center. The guests started out by perusing the partner booths and enjoyed a light lunch. The sixty-five women in attendance learned from our two OB/GYN’s speakers. Dr. Cristo Papasakelariou who spoke with his topic being, “Is Hysterectomy the Only Opt...
St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) announces that DiabetesAmerica, LLC has opened a clinic at its downtown hospital to provide comprehensive diabetes care and educational services to patients with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes and prediabetes. “DiabetesAmerica is a choice provider of treatments and programs tailored for the need of patients,” said Mark Bernard, CEO of SJMC. “Havi...
(HOUSTON – September 21, 2015) – St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) has been recognized in the US News & World Report Best Hospitals edition for its achievement with “Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke,” the award-winning quality improvement program from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. SJMC received a “Gold-Plus Achievement,” which is the highest award level, and re...
HOUSTON (Nov. 11, 2015) – St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) will host an educational luncheon Thursday, Nov. 19 on gynecological health and treatment options as part of its Women of Wellness (WOW) Program. WOW is a health and social program to empower women as healthcare consumers by providing educational information and hosting fun, inspiring events that celebrate women’s role in their own wellne...
St. Joseph Medical Center Extends Oncology Services with Outpatient LocationsAcquires Two Cancer Treatment Centers in the Medical Center and West Houston HOUSTON (November 5, 2015) – St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of two cancer treatment centers located in Houston to extend its oncology point of service beyond its main downtown hospital. The...
St. Joseph Medical Center launched its new Women of Wellness (WOW) program among a ballroom of women, and a few men, celebrating the power of choice in becoming your personal best. The WOW program is an initiative to empower women to take the time to focus on themselves and includes a series of quarterly educational programs and social events. National motivational speaker Dale Smith Thomas deliv...
Women of Wellness Women have a tendency to take care of everyone and everything before we take care of ourselves. We’re mothers, daughters, sisters, friends, business professionals, caregivers, volunteers and the list goes on. Today is the day to think about you! Come join a group of women who are taking time to focus on themselves! If you’re healthy and strong you can support your loved ones for...
September 16 2015
Free Senior Advantage Breakfast Seminar Set for Wednesday, September 23
Houston (September 8, 2015) – St. Joseph Medical Center in the Heights will host a Breakfast Seminar in conjunction with the Senior Advantage Program on Wednesday, September 23 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the Cafeteria, located on the basement level of the hospital at 1917 Ashland St, Houston, TX 77008. A complimentary breakfast will be provided along with a presentation by Diabetes Management...
September 9 2015
Julia Kovacs, M.D. Joins Staff of St. Joseph Medical Center
HOUSTON (September 8, 2015) – Julia A. Kovacs, M.D., a board-certified specialist in internal medicine, has joined the staff of St. Joseph Medical Center and has opened a new practice – Houston Heights Primary Care. She has more than 20 years of experience practicing primary care and internal medicine in Houston. Kovacs graduated from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and did her inte...
September 8 2015
Senior Advantage Breakfast Seminar: Open to Adults Age 55 and Up
St. Joseph Medical Center launches Senior Program on Wednesday, July 29 Houston, TX (July 17, 2015) – St. Joseph Medical Center in the Heights is proud to announce the launch of their new Senior Advantage program for adults age 55 and up. The first event will be held on Wednesday, July 29 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the St. Joseph Medical Center in the Heights Cafeteria, located on the basemen...
Keynote Dale Smith Thomas to motivate women on choosing success at Oct. 15 event HOUSTON (August 21, 2015) – St. Joseph Medical Center announces its new Women of Wellness (WOW) program, a health and social program to empower women as healthcare consumers by providing educational information and hosting fun, inspiring events that celebrate women’s role in their own wellness. WOW launches on Oct. 1...
January 23 2015
St. Joseph Medical Center Goes Red for Women
2nd Annual Heart Luncheon set for Friday, February 6 Houston, TX (January 23, 2015) – St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC) will host their 2nd Annual Go Red for Women Luncheon on Friday, February 6 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. in the 9th Floor Auditorium in the George W. Strake Building on the hospital campus. The event will feature the award-winning storyteller, comedian and author Kelly Swanson and ...
HOUSTON (August 20, 2014) – When many Houstonians think about Houston’s first hospital – St. Joseph Medical Center (SJMC), they often reflect on the hospital’s grand legacy as the birthplace of hundreds of thousands of Houstonians. SJMC first opened its doors as a 40-bed infirmary in June 1887, ran by the Sisters of Charity under the direction of the Diocese of Galveston at that time. With a 127-...
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