Convenience Big Store: HCA Houston Healthcare purchases 11 emergency centers to roll out as new 24-hour emergency rooms

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HCA Houston Healthcare expands in the northwest Houston area

A SignatureCare Emergency Center in Cypress will now transition an HCA Houston ER 24/7 as part the health care provider's continued expansion.

HCA Houston Healthcare purchased 11 SignatureCare Emergency Centers throughout the Houston area in Cypress, Memorial City, Spring and other areas.

HCA Houston ER 24/7, will offer emergency care services, a clinical laboratory, cardiac monitoring, overnight observation and telemedicine capabilities.

With these 11 new centers, it will bring approximately 350 new colleagues and 100 new physicians into the HCA Houston Healthcare network.

The company recently opened an HCA Houston ER 24/7 in partnership with its Pearland hospital, that features a 10,000-square-foot emergency room, 11 exam rooms and more. Additionally, CareNow Urgent Care locations opened in Bear Creek and Deer Park.

Melanie Feuk, Suburbs Regional Editor

mfeuk@houstonchronicle.com

Need to Know

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Photo by: Courtesy Of HCA Houston Healthcare

HCA Houston Healthcare rolling out 11 new 24-hour emergency rooms.

HCA Houston Healthcare will be expanding their service after purchasing 11 SignatureCare Emergency Centers throughout the Houston area, including Cypress.

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Shout out

Congratulations to Cy-Fair ISD football players who were named to the 2023 First Team All-District 17-6A.

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