Kingwood Medical Center CEO gets healthcare honor from chamber
Kingwood Medical Center’s CEO Melinda Stephenson was named the 2016 Healthcare Professional of the Year during the Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce Salute to Healthcare Luncheon. Stephenson began her career as a nurse because of a desire to care for others. As CEO of Kingwood Medical Center, she has been instrumental in major expansions of the campus, acquisitions of equipment, recruitment of physicians and a comprehensive focus on quality improvement among staff at every level. Under her leadership, the hospital has grown to 373 beds, 500 physicians and more than 1,400 healthcare professionals. Stephenson has surrounded herself with a leadership team that shares her passion for providing the best patient care. Details: Kingwood Medical Center, contact Devon Alexander at Devon.Alexander@HCAHealthcare.com.
Traffic changes planned for Royal Forest, Kingwood drives for Aug. 1-Sept. 30
The City of Houston Public Works and Engineering Department have begun placing traffic control modification advisory signage along Royal Forest Drive and Kingwood Drive in advance of phase two of the Royal Forest Drive Traffic Signal Removal study. Phase one of this study began in March of this year with a traffic study at the intersections of Kingwood Drive at Loop 494, Royal Forest Drive, Chestnut Ridge, Green Oak as well as Rockmead Drive and Rock Falls to evaluate the possible removal of the traffic signal at Kingwood Drive and Royal Forest Drive. During phase two of the study, which begins Aug. 1 and ends Sept. 30, the existing traffic signal will not be operational and stop signs will be placed on both approaches on Royal Forest. Traffic on Kingwood drive will not stop at this intersection during this study and should continue through the intersection as if there were no signal. The westbound left turn lane on Kingwood Drive will be closed while the left turn movement will be allowed from the existing far left through lane. The goal is to decrease the congestion between U.S. 59 to Green Oak Drive that exists during morning and evening peak hours. To comment on the plan, call 832-395-3000 or email Traffic.Hotline@houstontx.gov. Contact the District E office directly at 832-393-3008 or email districte@houstontx.gov.