Houston Methodist Primary Care Group is pleased to welcome Lola Okunnu, M.D., who is serving patients at the Sugar Land practice located at 16605 Southwest Fwy., Medical Office Building 3, Suite 400. Read more
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The Friends of the Library (FOL) organizations that support Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) are requesting donations of gently-used books, DVDs, CDs, and audiobooks so they can replenish their supplies and continue their book sales and fundraising efforts. Donations can be brought to any F… Read more
HOUSTON (Sept. 13, 2021) – At this time, Clinic locations are open for in-person care through 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13. For the safety of our patients and employees, all Kelsey-Seybold Clinic locations will be closed for in-person care and services on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Read more
All Fort Bend County run COVID-19 vaccine sites now accept walk-up vaccinations. Residents no longer have to schedule an appointment to receive a vaccine. Read more
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is offering the community a proven program to help people quit smoking. Read more
Fort Bend County EMS has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Silver Plus Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures to treat patients who suffer severe heart attacks. Read more
Sunday School at 10:00 AM, Main service starting at 11:00 AM, with Rev. David Shows speaking from Isaiah 6:1-8 with a sermon entitled “We Need a Vision of God” . Sunday Evening Service begins at 6:00 pm with an evening of worship and praise. Wednesday Night (Sep 1) begins with Prayer Meeting… Read more
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is once again offering Fort Bend and surrounding area residents the opportunity to donate a gift and receive a free flu shot. Read more
At the onset of Covid 19, alcohol sales skyrocketed across the country. In the third week of March 2020, sales of alcohol increased by 55% with online increasing by 243%. According to The National Library of Medicine, 60% of those surveyed reported an increase in daily drinking. We at Narcon… Read more
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the leading hospitals in the Houston area and in the state. Read more
The CDC estimates one in 54 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD or autism), a developmental disorder that impairs the ability to communicate and interact. Read more
Although Texas leads the nation in child heatstroke deaths, the state did go nearly seven months into 2021 without a child dying from heatstroke in a vehicle. Sadly, that changed on July 16 when a 3-year-old child was found unresponsive in a vehicle in Tyler, making this the first heatstroke… Read more
David Remy takes a breath while he rests after walking in his metal leg braces. While he takes a quick drink of water after walking about 60 feet, he hopes that one day he can get a chance to walk normally again. Read more
The city of Sugar Land has confirmed the presence of West Nile virus at a mosquito trap located in the 4400 block of Elkins Drive. Read more
As people get out and start getting comfortable, some with vaccines and some without, we are seeing new strands of COVID in the hospital and in Fort Bend County we are seeing more COVID positive tests. Read more
Houston Methodist Hospital in Sugar Land announced it is seeing an “alarming spike” in the number of COVID-19 cases across the Houston area, and almost all the new cases are unvaccinated individuals. Read more
Houston Methodist Hospital in Sugar Land announced it is seeing an “alarming spike” in the number of COVID-19 cases across the Houston area, and almost all the new cases are unvaccinated individuals. Read more
The Texana Children’s Center for Autism will be able to upgrade approximately 24 iPads thanks to a generous grant donation from The Harry S. & Isabel C. Cameron Foundation. Read more
Common risk factors for cardiovascular disease include high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes. But some additional risks to the human heart are hidden and unexpected. One example of this is a viral or bacterial infection that causes an inflammatory response in the body. Read more
The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists has awarded accreditation to OakBend Medical Center Wharton Laboratory, Wharton, based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. Read more
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RICHMOND — OakBend Medical Center’s Power of the Purse raised over $10,000 this year. Read more
Fifteen months. That’s how long it’s been since Fort Bend Seniors Congregation Center has been open to the public. Read more
Fort Bend County Libraries (FBCL) offers an online African-American History research database from Facts-on-File. Students and other researchers can access this helpful resource online at any time, from the comfort of home, with an FBCL library card. Read more
SUGAR LAND — Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital welcomed Omotola Hope, M.D., a board-certified neurologist who specializes in treating epilepsy and other types of seizures. Read more
Fort Bend County Judge KP George on Friday honored the work of Fort Bend County Director of the Behavioral Health Services Department, Dr. Connie Almeida, and Executive Vice-Chair and Professor of Psychiatry and Family and Community Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Dr. Asim Shaw. Read more
