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During the continued COVID-19 pandemic, protecting yourself and your loved ones from the seasonal flu will be more important than ever. With the health and safety of our communities as our top priority, Steward Health Care is encouraging all residents who are eligible to receive a flu vaccination this fall. “Given the uncertainty of COVID-19 this fall, we want to encourage our communities to take ...
Dr. Gary Mennie, Chief Medical Officer at Steward’s Medical Center of Southeast Texas, was profiled by U.S. News and World Report as one of their Hospital Heroes for his work during Hurricane Laura to evacuate COVID-19 patients ahead of the storm. Patients were transferred to a sister hospital in Houston, St. Joseph Medical Center. LEARN MORE...
Blood test will identify if an individual has had a past COVID-19 infection (WATERTOWN, MA- May 21st, 2020) – For individuals wondering if they had the COVID-19 virus but did not know it at the time, the answer to that question is a simple blood test away. Steward Medical Group primary care offices, in partnership with onsite laboratories, are now offering antibody tests that can determine if a pe...
Virtual Visits Designed to Mitigate the Spread of the Disease, Ease Concerns of Going to the Doctor’s Office
Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Patents can continue to receive the medical care they need without going to the doctor’s office. All you need is a smartphone, desktop, or laptop equipped with a web camera. Call your doctor’s office today if you need an appointment. Telehealth appointments are available for primary care and inter...
Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Dr. Joseph Weinstein, chief medical officer of Steward Health Care (@Steward), which has 35 hospitals in nine states, about moving towards dedicating one hospital in Boston as coronavirus-only treatment. This segment aired on March 18, 2020....
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas has taken a giant step toward improving the health of newborns and infants in Southeast Texas. The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Port Arthur Hospital has earned the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. In honor of this accomplishment, the hospital will be hosting a celebration on Tuesday, Februar...
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas to Host 2nd Annual Women’s Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday, October 26 PORT ARTHUR, TX (October 15, 2019) – Calling all busy women: Treat yourself to free health screenings, shopping, beauty & spa treatments on Saturday, October 26th WHY: Overextended. Overstressed. Overworked. These words are a reality for many women who are living in ...
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, a Steward Family Hospital, is pleased to announce Gary Mennie, M.D. has accepted the position of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serving The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Health Care System for both Port Arthur and Beaumont Campuses. In this capacity, he will assist the health care system’s continuing efforts to further strengthen clinical quality, patient ex...
October 2 2019
TMCSET Volunteer Association Gives Back
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Volunteer Association is a popular group of individuals seen daily throughout the hospitals wearing blue vests and warm smiles. They are the greeters, escorts, gift shop workers, parking lot hosts and helpers of a plethora of odds and ends that come up around the hospitals. But, some might be surprised to learn that it is much more than a helping hand that th...
Steward Health Care and The Medical Center of Southeast Texas to hold CommUNITY Relief Effort Healthy snack stations designed to refresh and refuel storm survivors (BEAUMONT, TX) – After hosting a donation drive and lunch for 1000 individuals in need on Saturday, 9/21, The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is ready to continue helping our community in need. Steward Health Care, Steward Medical Gro...
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Beaumont Campus to Host “CommUNITY” Event to Support Storm Victims As recovery efforts continue for the Southeast Texas community following the devastating impact of Tropical Storm Imelda, The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Beaumont Campus will be hosting a “CommUNITY” event to serve a free lunch and collect certain donations for storm victims. This event i...
This week The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, a Steward Family Hospital, launches an innovative community program for women: Moms Offering Moms Support Group (M.O.M.S.). The group meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the hospital. Event Details Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd Port Arthur, TX 2nd Floor, Room 206 Each M.O.M.S. meeting will unite women throughout the commun...
Summary: The Medical Center of Southeast Texas has two conveniently located hospitals and the largest physician group in Southeast Texas. We’re here for ALL your health care needs. Port Arthur, TX (July 15, 2019) – As the local healthcare market shifts, The Medical Center of Southeast Texas has a markedly singular mission: to grow and expand its capacity for meeting the comprehensive health care n...
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, a Steward Family Hospital, has named Craig Desmond as hospital President. Desmond previously served as President of the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in the early 2000s and oversaw its design and construction, which first opened in 2005. Desmond was instrumental in the integration of hospital and staff operations from two distinct entities resulting in th...
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is pleased to announce that Sarah Humme, DNP, RN, NEA-BC has returned to Southeast Texas and has been named Interim Chief Nursing Officer for The Medical Center of Southeast Texas and The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Beaumont Campus. Dr. Humme’s professional experience covers a broad range of nursing leadership positions, including Senior Nursing Leadersh...
In celebration of National Emergency Medical Service (EMS) week, May 19-24th, Steward Health Care System will host its 1st annual “EMS Stewards of the Community” Awards Ceremony on May 23rd at The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Port Arthur Hospital. The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, a Steward family hospital, will recognize selected Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers for going “a...
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, a Steward family hospital, will be a part of Civica Rx, a new, innovative effort to ensure essential generic medications are available, affordable and accessible to all. Civica Rx is a highly-collaborative not-for-profit generic drug company whose mission is to drive down costs and increase supply of life-saving medicines. The Medical Center of Southeast Texa...
BEAUMONT – (Jan. 3, 2019) – Southeast Texas Medical Associates, which has deep roots in the Beaumont and Port Arthur communities, has joined Steward Medical Group, the entities announced today. The medical group is a part of Steward Health Care, which is the largest private health care network in the United States. The move expands access to high-quality health care for thousands of patients. So...
The Medical Center of Southeast Texas – a Steward family hospital – was awarded an ‘A’ from The Leapfrog Group’s Fall 2018 Hospital Safety Grade.
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