Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
ADDRESS
6770 Bertner Ave
Houston, TX 77030
3.2rating(39 reviews)
About this facility
Texas Heart Institute (THI), founded by world-renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Denton A. Cooley in 1962, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to delivering the future of cardiovascular health through exceptional patient care, discovery, and a commitment to learning. Participating in research programs in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, stem cell and gene therapy, and regenerative medicine, THI’s scientists and physicians are spearheading some of the most innovative research in the medical field. Through its translational basic and clinical research programs, Texas Heart Institute is learning more every day about the underlying causes of heart disease and the ways to better treat and even prevent it. With initiatives ranging from postdoctoral and continued medical education to public outreach and scientific publications, THI is dedicated to spreading awareness and sharing updates on ways to prevent, treat and defeat cardiovascular disease. With over 12 million visitors coming to its website from around the world every year, www.texasheart.org is just one of the ways THI is helping to educate people on the importance of heart health. Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center is an 881-bed quaternary care academic medical center that is a joint venture between Baylor College of Medicine and St. Luke’s Health. Located in the Texas Medical Center, the hospital is the home of the Texas Heart® Institute, a cardiovascular research and education institution founded in 1962 by Denton A. Cooley, MD. The hospital was the first facility in Texas and the Southwest designated a Magnet® hospital for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, receiving the award five consecutive times. Baylor St. Luke’s also has three community emergency centers offering adult and pediatric care for the Greater Houston area.Details
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- •Short Term Acute Care
- •850 beds
- •Epic Systems Corporation
1:2 Patient ratio
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3.2rating(39 reviews)
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CVICU (RN)
Review of Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St Lukes Medical Center on Nov 29, 2024
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Monitor Technician (Allied Health Professional)
Contract Position
Review of Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St Lukes Medical Center on Nov 18, 20245.0rating
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Endoscopy Technician (Allied Health Professional)
Review of Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St Lukes Medical Center on Sep 25, 2024
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Radiology Technologist (Allied Health Professional)
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Review of Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St Lukes Medical Center on Aug 16, 20245.0rating
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