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 Learn the Signs of Stroke: Think Fast, Act Fast
May is National Stroke Month, the right time to learn that about
what is also known as a "brain attack." If you or someone you know
may be having a stroke, time is critical. So learn to recognize a
stroke so you can think fast and act fast. More...
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 Texas Heart® Institute First in Nation
to Use Pacemaker Antibiotic Envelope
Interventional cardiologist Ali Massumi, MD, has become the first physician in the U.S. to replace a pacemaker enclosed in a mesh envelope. The envelope, made of standard surgical mesh, is embedded with two antibiotic agents that provide site-specific antibiotic protection for the pacemaker. More...
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 Help
Patients by Donating Blood or Platelets
Friends and relatives of patients at St. Luke's frequently ask,
"What can I do to help?" St. Luke's Transfusion Services would
like to offer a helpful suggestion: donate blood or platelets.
Even if your friend or family member may not be able to use your
donation, another patient will surely benefit from your
generosity.
More...
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 Weight Loss Supplements May Hold Hidden Heart Health Risks
A new study reveals that many non-prescription weight-loss
supplements available online may have hidden heart health dangers.
The study found that 75 percent of the supplements analyzed
contained at least one ingredient associated with life-threatening
cardiac complications such as ventricular arrhythmias, cardiac
arrest or sudden cardiac death. The research was conducted by a
team of researchers from the Texas Heart Institute.
More...
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 St. Luke's Physician
Referral Service can answer your questions about doctors, services
and treatments. Our staff will assist you with appointment
scheduling and finding a doctor who accepts your insurance.
Call 832-355-DOCS.
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 Light up your career by working for one of
the area's most respected, award-winning healthcare networks - St. Luke's
Episcopal Health System. From the Texas Medical Center to suburban
primary care clinics, you can have a giant career on your own flexible
terms and schedule.
Explore our current openings now!
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 Since 1954, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital has provided
high-quality, compassionate healthcare while advancing the medical profession
through continuous research and education. St. Luke's is home to the
world-renowned Texas Heart Institute, founded in 1962 by Dr. Denton A. Cooley.
Learn more about St. Luke's.
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