HCA Houston Healthcare

CareNow Urgent Care is proud to be part of the less than 20% of urgent care centers in the country that receive the UCA accreditation. With 27 Greater Houston locations, our urgent care network fills the gap between primary care and hospital emergency rooms, offering increased convenience and accessibility for the whole family.

We’re honored to have our hospitals recognized as a 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. “We are incredibly proud to have these ten outstanding hospitals recognized by Healthgrades with the 2025 Patient Safety Excellence Award. HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division is dedicated to providing the best in patient care with patient safety at the forefront of everything we do,” said Erin Erb, DHA, MHA, HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division Vice President of Quality and Patient Safety. “Thank you to the colleagues and physicians across our division who provide comprehensive quality care to our patients each day.”

Congratulations to The Woman's Hospital of Texas chief operating officer, Hannah Gelbs-Gadd, FACHE, for being named one of “Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women 2024” by Houston Woman Magazine! “I am grateful to be included in this year’s Houston’s 50 Most Influential Women. It was a privilege to meet this year’s honorees, and to see the immense impact they have made throughout the city of Houston,” she said.

We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. William "Dan" Porter as our new chief medical officer (CMO). Dr. Porter's extensive medical experience in strategy, program development, and overall patient care, is a welcomed addition to our leadership team. "Dr. Porter brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will be invaluable as we continue to drive our organization forward,” said CEO Megan Marietta. “We are excited to have him join our leadership team and look forward to the impact he will make in advancing our healthcare initiatives and our commitment to patient safety.”

In honor of #NationalPhysiciansWeek, we join our larger HCA Healthcare network in celebrating our physicians who provide exceptional care to the communities we serve. HCA Healthcare was founded by physicians with the intent of creating an environment where healthcare can flourish. By prioritizing physician input, clinical capabilities, growth and innovation, we strive to enable physicians to focus more on what they do best: caring for our patients. Each day, 45,000 active and affiliated physicians across HCA Healthcare display dedication, expertise and kindness to make a profound difference in patients’ lives. Please join us in thanking each highly skilled physician for their commitment to the care and improvement of human life. Their care transforms lives.

On #CertifiedNursesDay, HCA Houston Healthcare and our larger HCA Healthcare network joins health organizations worldwide in celebrating nurses who have received specialty, subspecialty and advanced practice certifications. In 2024, more than 6,100 HCA Healthcare-affiliated registered nurses expanded their professional expertise through our Clinical Certification Support Program to earn certifications in a wide-range of specialty areas including Emergency Services (BCEN), Critical Care (AACN), Surgical Services (CCI), Oncology (ONCC), Medical-Surgical (MSNCB), Pediatrics (PNCB) and Orthopedic (ONCB). Thank you to nurses across HCA Healthcare who have committed to a lifetime of learning and advancing their clinical skills to provide exceptional care to our patients. Please join us in celebrating the unwavering commitment and expertise these nursing professionals bring to patients, families and healthcare.

Delivering more than 215,000 babies annually, HCA Healthcare is uniquely positioned to give moms and babies a healthier tomorrow. Our partnership with March of Dimes uses clinical data and pioneering research to improve maternal and neonatal outcome. According to March of Dimes, heart disease is not only very serious, but also a leading cause of pregnancy complications. Heart health is important for all of us, but particularly if you’re pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant. Today at 2 p.m. CST, a new “It Starts With Mom” webinar will premiere featuring an HCA Houston Healthcare physician expert. Dr. Kjersti Aagaard, Medical Director of HCA Healthcare’s Gulf Coast Division & Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine, joins the webinar to share insights on cardiovascular disease, warning signs and how to decrease your risks, including considering low dose aspirin for patients at risk for preeclampsia.” Watch the webinar live on March of Dimes’ social channels at 2 p.m. CST or visit https://bit.ly/3XPtMv1. #ItStarsWithMom #HealthierTomorrows

#HCANursing The HCA Healthcare Foundation Healthier Tomorrow Fund has awarded a $25,000 Partnership Cultivation Grant to Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth Houston to support the IGNITE Nursing™ program, an innovative nursing education and employment pipeline designed to inspire and prepare future nurses. "Investing in the future of nursing begins with inspiring the next generation. By engaging high school students early, we’re not just creating a pathway to nursing education — we’re shaping compassionate leaders who will drive the future of healthcare," said Laura Griffin, vice president of nursing practice at HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division.

#PSAW25 At HCA Houston Healthcare and across our larger HCA Healthcare network, we are committed to delivering high-quality, safe care to our patients. Quality is embedded in our culture and our colleagues collaborate to improve quality of care, reduce risks and avoid preventable harm. During Patient Safety Awareness Week, recognized March 9-15, we extend our gratitude to our colleagues for working together to champion safety, protect patients and improve outcomes. Thank you for putting safety first, each time.