HOUSTON - Memorial Hermann has evolved from its beginnings in 1925 to become a leader in medical technology, including robotic-assisted surgeries and Life Flight, which provides rapid air transport for critical patients.

Doctors at Memorial Hermann were some of the first here to realize heart attacks can be treated with medication, landing them the title of the first Heart Attack Center in Texas.

History of Memorial Hermann

The backstory:

Hermann Hospital was built in 1925 and later merged with Memorial Healthcare System in 1997, changing its name to Memorial Hermann. Life Flight was established in 1976 as the second air medical service in the nation and the first in Texas, thanks to Dr. Red Duke's vision.

The hospital was founded in 1925, with significant developments such as the f

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