Harris Well being is internet hosting 4 city corridor conferences in every precinct of the Harris County Commissioners Court docket to tell the general public and get their suggestions on plans to buy park land from the Metropolis of Houston by means of eminent area to construct much-needed affected person rooms for Ben Taub Hospital.
The 8.9 acres of land—a part of Hermann Park—represents lower than 2% of the park and is essentially undeveloped and bodily separated by Cambridge Avenue from the primary points of interest that embody the Houston Zoo and Herman Park Golf Course. The growth of the hospital is a part of Harris Well being’s effort to satisfy a public well being necessity and fulfill the promise made as a part of the $2.5 billion bond bundle permitted by county voters in 2023.
As of Nov. 10, 2025, three dates and areas have been confirmed for Precincts 1, 3 and a pair of, respectively:
v Nov. 12, 2025 (Wednesday) 6:45 p.m.
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, Precinct 1
Commissioner Rodney Ellis Administrative Constructing and Neighborhood Middle
2787 El Camino St., Houston, Texas 77054
Nov. 17, 2025 (Monday) 6:45 p.m.
Harris County Commissioner Tom S. Ramsey, Precinct 3
George H.W. Bush Neighborhood Middle
6827 Cypresswood, Spring, Texas 77379
Jan. 5, 2026 (Monday) 6:45 p.m.
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia, Precinct 2
BakerRipley Ripley Home Campus
4410 Navigation Blvd., Houston, Texas 77011
A date and site for Precinct 4 (Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones) has not been scheduled but.
“Ben Taub is an important a part of offering well timed, life-saving care to the residents of Harris County and town of Houston,” says Esmaeil Porsa, MD, president and CEO, Harris Well being. “Additionally it is the one safety-net public hospital within the Texas Medical Middle, the biggest medical complicated on this planet. This proposed growth goals to make sure we will proceed serving everybody who walks by means of our doorways.”
The growth is well timed, as a result of Harris Well being expects Ben Taub Hospital expects to see a further 18,000 (22% extra) emergency visits and elevated demand for hospital beds within the subsequent 5 years. In the present day, the hospital routinely operates at or above 100% capability with some sufferers ready longer hours for an obtainable affected person room, with some briefly positioned in hallway beds.
To be taught extra in regards to the Ben Taub Hospital growth plans or about Harris Well being, go to harrrishealth.org
