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.

Dining Around the Texas Medical Center

Those looking for a place to dine during their stay in and around the Texas Medical Center, there are many choices from fast food to nice restaurants.  Also, please know many of these eateries also deliver.  After clicking on the link, click on View List on the right hand side, right above the map for an easier viewing list.

Here is a great list: Places to Dine

American Cancer Society

The American Cancer Society offers a great deal of information and can refer you to other resources.  ACS closed their local ride services in 2020 and have not restarted – now they refer Patients to Houston Ground Angels.  Visit their website, American Cancer Society. 

Houston’s chapter of the American Cancer Society’s website is: Houston Chapter, American Cancer Society

Houston News and Weather

Texas Medical Center News

Mesothelioma.net – Providing assistance to those suffering from mesothelioma and other asbestos related illnesses.  For more information on mesothelioma, please visit
https://mesothelioma.net/mesothelioma/

Houston Chronicle

Houston Weather

Churches

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

Preventing Drug Addiction in Cancer Patients

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.

residential care for seniors with ongoing medical conditions

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.

Special services for Chinese speaking Patients 

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