Houston Methodist has officially broken ground on its newest Emergency Care Center (ECC) in Katy as of Wednesday, Oct. 7. The facility is located at 29133 Katy Freeway, Katy, near the Texas Heritage Marketplace and will expand convenient access to high-quality care for Katy area residents and surrounding communities.

The 11,150-square-foot facility will include:

· Space for ten exam rooms

· X-ray services

· CT imaging

· Lab services

· Experienced clinicians on-site 24/7, including a board-certified emergency medicine physician, emergency nurses, a radiology technician and an on-call ultrasound technician


“This marks a significant milestone in our commitment to expanding access to high-quality care in some of our region’s fastest-growing communities,” said Carl Little, CEO of Houston Methodist West Hospital and senior vice president at Houston Methodist. “In an emergency, seconds matter. The ECC ensures that patients in Katy and surrounding areas can receive critical lifesaving care closer to home, without risking unnecessary delays.”

The Houston Methodist Emergency Care Center in Katy is part of the health system's broader strategy to expand convenient access points across the region while maintaining commitment to unparalleled care, officials said at the event.