About HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center A 372-bed acute care hospital proudly serving Greater Houston area residents since 1975. Boutique, surgical hospital that emphasizes heart care and heart surgery is located in the heart of central Houston, adjacent to the Texas Medical Center and Houston's world-renowned Museum District. Proclaimed as the nation's fourth-largest city, Houston is a vibrant metropolis. When it comes to entertainment and recreation, Houston has much to offer, to include professional sports teams, a theater district and a museum district, hundreds of clubs and live music venues. The largest mall in Texas, The Galleria, is a shopper's paradise. Houston's sunny climate makes it easy to enjoy the city's municipal parks, jogging paths, and bike trails. Less than an hour away are piney woods, area lakes, Galveston Bay, and sunny Gulf Coast beaches that offer an abundance of activities. Boasting more than 100 different nationalities, Houston is one of the country's most diverse cities.