Spring/Champions • May 2018 • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hhospital

Full-Service ER Offers the Quality and Expertise of Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital Closer to You

You never know when a medical emergency may occur. Knowing Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center in Spring is conveniently located nearby gives you peace of mind. It did for Kristin.

When Kristin received a call from her son’s daycare notifying her that he hurt his leg, she had a sinking feeling it wasn’t something minor.

“Quinn’s face was white, and he was shaking when his dad and I arrived at the daycare center—he was in shock. We picked him up gently and he passed out. He needed swift emergency medical care and we knew right where to take him—Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center.”

When the family arrived at the center, they took Quinn and his parents back to the room immediately. There was no waiting, and the ER team brought a portable X-ray machine to Quinn, so they didn’t have to move him. When the ER doctor diagnosed a spiral femur fracture, Quinn’s leg was splinted to immobilize it. With the four-year-old needing surgery, Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center sprang into action again. They called ahead to Texas Children’s Hospital and helped arrange for swift transfer.

“We were incredibly impressed with Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center from the moment we arrived. They were sweet, caring, and kind with my son. This gave me peace of mind as a parent and I know it helped him feel comforted,” Kristin says. “Everyone was so attentive, we felt like we were the only patients there. I highly recommend Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center for you and your family.”

says Dr. James Weller, a boardcertified emergency medicine physician and medical director of emergency medicine at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

With many standalone Ers and urgent care clinics popping up throughout Greater Houston, it’s good to know Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center in Spring provides the quality and level of emergency medical care you deserve and expect. It was designed from the ground up to bring a higher standard of care to the community, serving patients of all ages in a calming, soothing environment. Wait times are minimal, and the medical staff is specially trained and experienced in emergency medical care.

Open 24/7, 365 days a year, the center handles all types of medical emergencies, including stroke and heart attack. If a patient requires further care or hospitalization, Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center in Spring can stabilize patients before transferring to Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital for direct admission or to another hospital, as in Quinn’s case.

“Delivering high-quality health care and keeping a strong focus on providing the best patient experience is at the core of everything we do. Our emergency care centers were developed to better serve our community by providing convenient access to the quality and expertise of Houston Methodist care,”

says Keith Barber, CEO, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, and senior vice president, Houston Methodist.

Drop by and get to know the Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center today. Being acquainted with the ER you will go to can help reduce stress when a medical emergency arises.

• In-network with Most Major Healthcare Insurance Plans, including Tricare, Medicaid, Medicare

HOUSTON METHODIST EMERGENCY CARE CENTER PROVIDES DIAGNOSTIC X-RAY SERVICES, AVAILABLE 24/7 ON A WALK-IN BASIS. OUTPATIENT CT SCANS ARE AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. CALL (281) 737-1900 TO SCHEDULE.