Champion the Causes You Care About

There are many reasons a particular medical area may be close to your heart. In fact, it’s likely that your life or the life of someone you love has been touched by a neurological disorder, cancer, heart disease, metabolic illness or any of a number of conditions ranging from the common to the complex.

Making a philanthropic gift in support of a medical specialty strengthens Houston Methodist’s ability to provide forward-focused care with the greatest impact — extending what clinical and research funding alone can achieve.

Advanced, Personalized Care

Your generosity helps turn commitment into progress for every patient who walks through our doors.

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Your Support in Action — Every Day

Houston Methodist is redefining the future of medicine through translational research and education initiatives that have a demonstrable impact across the spectrum of patient care. Every center, department and clinical program is built on a foundation of innovation — integrating the most advanced, evidence‑based treatments in a robust and continuously evolving research enterprise.

Ensuring Metabolic Health

Our Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism is a leader in clinical care, postgraduate training and research. Ranked No. 10 in the nation for diabetes and endocrinology by U.S. News & World Report for 2025, we deliver expertise in diagnosing, treating and managing endocrine and metabolic disorders.

Singing the Praises of Otolaryngology

Our Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery advances innovative care for patients with complex head and neck conditions. Houston Methodist is also home to the Texas Voice Center and the Center for Performing Arts Medicine — nationally recognized programs that provide specialized care for professional voices.

Centering in on RNA Therapeutics

Our Center for RNA Therapeutics drives cutting‑edge research that reveals the fundamental mechanisms of RNA biology. The center serves as a catalyst for innovation, with academic investigators partnering with emerging companies to accelerate promising ideas into clinically meaningful treatments.

Bringing Women’s Health Into Focus

Experts at our Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology place women at the forefront of clinical research, discovery and treatment. Our program prioritizes an understanding of women’s health across the lifespan to ensure that care is informed by data that reflects the patients it serves.

The Duncan Fund Strengthens Continuum of Care

The Duncan Fund Strengthens Continuum of Care

For generations, the Duncan family has helped shape Houston’s cultural and civic landscape through steadfast support for education, the arts and medicine. This commitment to public welfare has taken root at Houston Methodist — where scientific discovery meets compassionate service, and where the Duncan name anchors a bold vision for the future.

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In Step With Women’s Cardiovascular Health

In Step With Women’s Cardiovascular Health

A marathon runner experiences shortness of breath and indigestion while playing with her children. Should she chalk up her discomfort to stress or check in with a cardiologist? If she’s like most American women, she might miss these potential early signs of a heart attack.

The Lois E. and Carl A. Davis Women’s Heart Health Fellowship Endowment in the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center is designed to change that.

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William A. Zoghbi, MD
The Elkins Family Distinguished Chair in Cardiac Health

There is a common misconception, even among medical professionals, that cardiovascular disease is less prevalent in women; it is not. This endowment will help Houston Methodist attract early-career physicians — most notably women, who are currently underrepresented — to focus on women’s heart health.

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