Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and Prairie View A&M University are pleased to announce that Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital will be the title sponsor of PVAMU's 2015 home football opener on September 19, when Prairie View A&M University will battle SWAC foe Alabama A&M University for "Houston Methodist Night." The game is scheduled to kickoff at 6 p.m. at Waller ISD Stadium.

"We are excited to partner with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital for our home opener," said Ashley Robinson, director of athletics at Prairie View A&M University. "This year's opener will mark the home game debut of our new head football coach, Willie Simmons. We are thrilled to formally introduce him and we expect a large crowd turnout for what will certainly be a spirited game."

In addition to the football fun, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital logo giveaways will be available for game attendees while supplies last.

"We are very proud of our athletic sponsorship with Prairie View A&M University. Dr. John Seaberg, an orthopedic sports medicine surgeon with Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at Willowbrook provides sideline injury management on game days and weekly injury evaluations onsite at the university," said Beryl Ramsey, chief executive officer, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital & senior vice president, Houston Methodist. "It is truly our passion to keep our local athletes healthy and competitive."

Visit houstonmethodist.org/willowbrook to learn more. For more information, contact the Prairie View A&M ticket office at (936) 261-9100 or purchase online at www.pvpanthers.com.

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About Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital is a not-for-profit, faith-based hospital, which is part of Houston Methodist. The hospital has expanded in Northwest Houston to serve the comprehensive health care needs of the growing community.

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has been named a Magnet recognized health care facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®.

Houston Methodist Willowbrook is ranked number 4 in the Houston metro area and number 8 in Texas by U.S. News & World Report as a "Best Hospital" in 2015. 

For the 10th year in a row, Houston Methodist has been named to FORTUNE magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For" list, and is one of only four Houston companies ranked.

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital has received its chest pain and stroke accreditations, performs complex surgeries such as neurosurgery and open heart, and focuses on women and children in the Women's & Children's Pavilion. For more information on the comprehensive services available on the Houston Methodist Willowbrook campus and to learn about upcoming events, please visit houstonmethodist.org/willowbrook.  To find a physician, call 281.737.2500.

About Prairie View A&M University
Founded in 1876, Prairie View A&M University is the second oldest public institution of higher learning in the state of Texas. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees in 50 academic majors, 37 Master's degrees and four doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools.  A member of the Texas A&M University System, the University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research and service.