Re: Esophageal Disease Center in Houston - Texas Open House

[Guest guest]

Exciting News: I did not know this was in Houston. Received email from my

work regarding the open house.

http://www.memorialhermann.org/locations/southeast/edc/achalasia.aspx

Media Contact:

Lynne Sullivant

713.242.4782 office

832.465.2234 cell

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Invites

You to Attend Our Mix & Mingle Event

WHAT: The Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital Esophageal

Disease Center, the most comprehensive diagnostic and treatment technology

center for reflux and other esophageal diseases in Houston is hosting a Mix &

Mingle. Our affiliated physicians and former patients will discuss treatment

options for reflux and other esophageal diseases.

WHEN: Thursday, August 18

6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.

WHO: All are welcome to join Dr. Farzaneh Banki, director,

Esophageal Disease Center and Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic and Vascular

Surgery at The University of Texas Medical School Houston, and Dr. Michel

Kafrouni, co-director, Esophageal Disease Center; along with affiliated

physicians and former patients.

WHERE: Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

11800 Astoria Blvd.

Main Hospital Building, 1st Floor CES

Houston, TX 77089

DETAILS: The state-of-the-art Esophageal Disease Center at Memorial

Hermann Southeast Hospital provides diagnoses and treatments that are uniquely

tailored to each patient. Patients with conditions that affect the upper GI

tract, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), often face a long and

difficult road before receiving a diagnosis. Often, they must undergo tests at

different facilities, wait a long time to find out the results, wait for a

diagnosis and then begin treatment. Not anymore. The new Esophageal Disease

Center, housed within the Endoscopy Center at Memorial Hermann Southeast

Hospital, streamlines this process, offering endoscopic and surgical treatment

options for diseases including Esophageal motility disorders, Gastroesophageal

disease, Esophageal perforation, Tracheoesophegal fistula, Esophageal stricture,

and Esophageal cancer. At the event, light refreshments will be served.

RSVP to 713.222.CARE (2273) or email SEMarketing@...

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About Memorial Hermann Healthcare System

An integrated health system, Memorial Hermann is known for world-class clinical

expertise, patient-centered care, leading edge technology, and innovation. The

system, with its exceptional medical staff and 19,000 employees, serves

southeast Texas and the greater Houston community. Memorial Hermann's 11

hospitals include three hospitals in the Texas Medical Center, including a level

1 trauma center, a hospital for children and a rehabilitation hospital, as well

as three heart & vascular institute locations and eight suburban hospitals. The

system also operates an air ambulance, cancer, imaging and surgery centers,

sports medicine and rehabilitation centers, outpatient laboratories, a wellness

center, a chemical dependency treatment center, a home health agency, a

retirement community and a nursing home. To learn more, visit

www.memorialhermann.org, or call 713.222.CARE.