Resources

Houston’s Texas Medical Center (TMC) is a massive campus of over 160 different hospitals, research and lab facilities, medical schools, institutes for different diseases, all providing leading-edge treatments for all types of illnesses. It is the largest medical city in the world, with over 250,000 staff in every medical discipline who strive to provide the best treatment possible. Over nine million patients come to the Texas Medical Center every year.  Many of the major hospital and treatment clinics also have satellite treatment centers around Houston – where Local patients can get limited treatments – if they can get to those clinic.

The TMC  (a city within our city) have their own newspaper, religious amenities and security. Also, a complimentary shuttle service carries patients, caregivers, and staff between hospitals or medical facilities. 

We hope this page provides you with information that is helpful during your travels.

For convenience, we have listed a number or different resources.  Be sure to let us know if you have a recommendation for adding to these pages. Send your suggestions or recommendations to admin@groundangels.org .  Also, if something has changed and needs updating – PLEASE tell us.

There are a number of MedFlight organizations and Corporate Flight services we partner with. Ground Angel volunteers get the Patients to and from local airports. Patients must contact the angel flight groups direct – their contact information is HERE.

Most of the Texas Medical Center hospitals have beautiful chapels inside each hospital that offers church services throughout the week and weekend. However, for those who would like to attend a worship service outside of the hospital, please visit the links below for the churches closest to the Texas Medical Center:

Church in the Center (of the Texas Medical Center) Church in the Center

Here is a Google Map of the churches near the Texas Medical Center, but it is not complete. Please see others listed below: Google Map of Churches (The map will take a few moments to load)

Houston Chinese Church Chinese Church
Chabat at the Medical Center – Synagogue
First Presbyterian 1st Presbyterian
Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal
St. Paul’s United Methodist St. Paul’s
South Main Baptist South Main Baptist
Holy Cross Catholic Chapel Holy Cross Catholic
Lakewood, non-denominational Lakewood

Prolonged use of certain pain medications can potentially lead to addiction. It’s important for doctors and patients to maintain open and honest communication throughout the treatment process in order to manage pain properly and prevent addiction. Here is a link to Addiction Group an informational web site created for people struggling with substance use disorders.

We hope the attached bulletin may be helpful. Please follow the link below.

A national guide to assist seniors with residential care during cancer treatment.

Go to https://www.lightandsaltassociation.org/ for information.