Case Study: Houston Methodist Hospital

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PRINT PUBLICATION REDESIGN + MULTI-CENTER MANAGEMENT

Houston Methodist Hospital

After a previous vendor left Houston Methodist in a bind, they knew they could count on their longtime partner Stamats to take on – and improve – their flagship print publication.

The Challenge

After publishing the Leading Medicine magazine for over a decade with a previous vendor, Houston Methodist recognized a need for a comprehensive redesign and optimized production workflow.

The magazine, which spans multiple system hospital markets, needed a fresh new look along with:

  • Consistent editorial standards
  • Compelling localized narratives
  • More efficient workflows across multiple hospital teams

The Approach

Stamats rose to the challenge, leading a full redesign of the publication in 2022. We continue to manage end-to-end magazine production for all seven hospital sites, from content planning to printer and mailing coordination.

Each issue includes original articles, photography, infographics, stunning visual design, and language translation support. Across three editions per year, the team manages the mailing lists, content planning, and printer coordination for the publication while guaranteeing timely delivery and exceptional editorial standards.

Results that Matter

Gold

2025 Aster Award winner for magazine series

3

editions annually across 8 hospitals

100+

custom articles/year, tailored by location

What Our Customers Are Saying

Houston Methodist is opening a new hospital in 2025, and they want to run a special edition of their Leading Medicine magazine to promote it. Despite having a big internal team, they said, “We want you to handle the writing, design, everything. We want a big splash, and we’re excited to see what you will do.

– Houston Methodist Hospital