Becker's Healthcare July 8, 2024
Hurricane Beryl made landfall as a Category 1 storm during the early hours of July 7 and has since caused several hospitals and health systems to adjust some services, CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
As of the morning of July 8, one individual had been confirmed dead as a result of the hurricane. Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez posted on X.
Amid the conditions brought on by Beryl, Houston-area hospitals continue to monitor conditions.
Houston Methodist had all its locations open as of the morning of July 8, and it noted on its website that if conditions worsen, patients will be contacted and alerted of changes to their care. The health system said it will make decisions regarding whether to...