Methodist Healthcare System

San Antonio’s Methodist Healthcare Gets Social With Organ Donor Recruitment

Fri, 04 May 2012 16:38:30 EDT

San Antonio, Texas – Methodist Healthcare has created a way to be social, save lives and raise money for your favorite charity. The ‘I’m a Lifesaver’ campaign encourages Methodist Healthcare fans to become organ donors.

Methodist Hospital Receives Highest Award for Quality Health Care in Texas - All Methodist Healthcare Hospitals Recognized with Quality Awards

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:10:27 EDT

San Antonio, Texas – Methodist Hospital and its affiliated campuses received one of only two Gold Awards presented by the Texas Medical Foundation (TMF) Health Quality Institute for distinguished efforts in health care quality improvements. All Methodist Healthcare hospitals received recognition in the form of Gold, Silver or Bronze Awards from TMF, the Medicare Quality Improvement Organization for Texas.

Colorful Painted Chair Donated to Methodist Children's Hospital!

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 12:01:00 EDT

Last year patients from Methodist Children’s Hospital, a campus of Methodist Hospital, painted a chair to be auctioned for charity.

Methodist Children’s Hospital Receives Generous Donation of 1,000 Bears from SBM Site Services and Wells Fargo Banks

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 13:23:02 EDT

Employees from SBM Site Services and Wells Fargo worked diligently over the past few weeks to collect more than 1,000 teddy bears and other stuffed animals to bring comfort and joy to the patients of Methodist Children’s Hospital...

Benefits of weight loss surgery for type 2 diabetes discovered!

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:41:20 EDT

The New England Journal of Medicine this week released findings of a trial at the Cleveland Clinic establishing substantial benefits of weight loss surgery for type 2 diabetes and other metabolic diseases. The study demonstrated bariatric surgery controlled blood glucose levels better than...

Methodist Heart Hospital Accredited as Heart Failure Institute

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 19:32:12 EDT

This week, Methodist Heart Hospital, a campus of Methodist Hospital, was accredited as a Heart Failure Institute by the Healthcare Accreditation Colloquium. This accreditation is based on the hard work and dedication of staff and physicians at the hospital’s Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Program, offering the only hospital-based advanced heart failure clinic in the region.

Liver Transplant Program at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital Recognized as Best in the Nation

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 19:59:42 EST

The Liver Transplant Program at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital (MSTH), a campus of Methodist Hospital, has been recognized as the best liver transplant program in the country, based on data recently released by the Scientific Registry for Transplant Patients.

San Antonio’s First Dedicated Education Unit for Nursing Students Opens at Methodist Hospital

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:02:15 EDT

In partnership with the Nursing School at the University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio, Methodist Hospital announced the opening of the first Dedicated Education Unit in San Antonio.

Houston Texans Kick Off Their Pre-Season with a Visit to Methodist Children’s Hospital

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 15:26:28 EDT

Houston Texans football players, cheerleaders and team mascot TORO traveled 200 miles to visit Methodist Children’s Hospital, a campus of Methodist Hospital, and give young patients a special pre-season look at the team.

Surf’s Up at Methodist Children’s Hospital as Mauli Ola Pro Surfers Visit Patients

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:45:55 EDT

Surfers from the Mauli Ola Foundation will visit Methodist Children’s Hospital, a campus of Methodist Hospital, on Wednesday, August 17 to visit with patients, sign autographs and help the patients make hats. Based in Laguna Beach, California, the foundation works to introduce surfing as a natural treatment for people with genetic disorders.

Star Wars Characters Visit Our Galaxy and Invade Methodist Children’s Hospital to Visit Patients on August 6

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:44:48 EDT

Graduation Ceremony Planned for Navy Personnel Trained in Methodist Healthcare’s ORs

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:27:42 EDT

New Development to Offer Convenient Banking and Medical Offices

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:18:16 EDT

Mom And Family Thank First Responders And Hospital Staff For Saving Child’s Life After Near Drowning

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:06:34 EDT

Two-year-old Chase Carlson and his family return to Methodist Children’s Hospital one month after he nearly drowned in a backyard pool.

Proper Planning and Packing Helps Individuals Manage Diabetes while Traveling

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:25:14 EDT

Diabetes Educators from Methodist Healthcare to Provide Tips At Diabetes Expo May 21 and for Your Travel Stories

Methodist Hospital Hosts Open House for Newly Renovated Labor and Delivery Unit Friday, May 6

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:26:25 EDT

Methodist Hospital will host an open house for its newly renovated labor and delivery unit on May 6.

Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 Character to Visit Patients at Methodist Children's Hospital on Thursday, April 21

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:21:09 EDT

Characters Woody, Buzz and Jessie will bring the fun and excitement of “Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3” to patients at Methodist Children’s Hospital on Thursday, April 21 from 1 to 1:30 p.m.

Easter Bunny and Special Friends to Visit Methodist Children's Hospital on Friday, April 22

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:58:03 EDT

As the Easter Bunny hippity hops his way through the city this weekend, he will make a special stop at Methodist Children’s Hospital this Friday, April 22 from 3 to 4 p.m.

Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3 Characters to Visit Patients at Methodist Children's Hospital on Thursday, April 21

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:23:45 EDT

Characters Woody, Buzz and Jessie will bring the fun and excitement of “Disney on Ice: Toy Story 3” to patients at Methodist Children’s Hospital on Thursday, April 21 from 1 to 1:30 p.m.

King Antonio and His Entourage to Visit Methodist Children's Hospital Saturday, April 16

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:58:47 EDT

Patients at Methodist Children’s Hospital will have the opportunity to be part of the color and spirit of Fiesta when King Antonio and his entourage visit Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m.

Viva Fiesta!

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:07:22 EDT

Patients at Methodist Children’s Hospital will have the opportunity to be part of the color and spirit of Fiesta when King Antonio and his entourage visit Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m.

Methodist Employees to Celebrate Bootin' and Scootin' to Good Health by Escorting Cowboy Balloon in Battle of Flowers Parade on April 15

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:04:07 EDT

Employees from Methodist Children’s Hospital will continue their long-time tradition of escorting a balloon in the Battle of Flowers Parade on Friday, April 15, when they celebrate Bootin’ and Scootin’ to Good Health with a balloon representing a giant cowboy.

Bingaman Recognized as 2011 Outstanding Physician of the Year

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:04:46 EDT

The San Antonio Business Journal Health Care Hero Award named Adam Bingaman, M.D., Ph.D., a Health Care Hero as part of its annual recognition of health care professionals in San Antonio.

Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital Offers Insight into Lowering the Risk of Sexual Assault

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:00:23 EDT

Fiesta Activities Can Provide Opportunity for Perpetrators

Easter Bunny and Special Friends to Visit Methodist Children's Hospital on Friday, April 2nd

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:57:47 EDT

Sparky the Fire Dog and Volunteers from San Antonio Emergency Scene Rehab to Help the Busy Bunny Make His Rounds

Texas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve to Present Methodist Healthcare with the Pro Patria Award, the Organization's Highest Honor

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:11:42 EDT

Methodist Healthcare One of Only Six Texas Employers Selected Out of 1,200 to Receive Award in Ceremonies March 24 in Corpus Christi

Texas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve to Present Methodist Healthcare with the Pro Patria Award, the Organization's Highest Honor

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:11:20 EDT

Methodist Healthcare One of Only Six Texas Employers Selected Out of 1,200 to Receive Award in Ceremonies March 24 in Corpus Christi

Patients at Methodist Children’s Hospital to Decorate Chair to Benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:02:45 EDT

Pediatric patients from Methodist Children’s Hospital will paint a chair to donate to “Chair-ity,” an event benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Controversial Ruling by FDA May Increase Lap-Band Surgery

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:29:36 EDT

Despite a new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) endorsement that will allow more people with moderate obesity to qualify for lap-band weight loss surgery, a San Antonio doctor cautions that the procedure should not be used for cosmetic purposes.

Parents to Receive Special Stocking Stuffers From Methodist Hospital Beginning December 23

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:17:35 EDT

Beginning December 23, babies who are born at Methodist Hospital will be brought to their moms for the first time nestled in their own Christmas stockings.

Methodist Children's Hospital to Distribute Blankets for Babies Donations to Non-profit Organizations at Special Reception on December 14

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:16:33 EDT

Stacks of baby blankets of every color and size will be the focus of the festivities at the 19th annual Blankets for Babies reception as eight area non-profit organizations receive blankets collected during the drive.

Methodist Healthcare Employee uses Musical Legacy to Establish the Padua Place Christmas Concert

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 07:10:05 EDT

Public Concert this Friday, December 3 to Honor Family and Friends and Raise Funds for Home for Retired Priests

Blue Bird Auxiliary to Host Reunion Luncheon on Saturday, November 21, as Part of Laurel Heights United Methodist Church Centennial Celebration

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:37:52 EDT

Blue Birds Membership Today Exceeds 4,000 and Group Provides Volunteer Support at Methodist Hospital, Methodist Children’s Hospital, Methodist Heart Hospital and Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital

Methodist Specialty and Treatment Hospital to Perform World's Largest Kidney Exchange Transplant Chain at a Single Center

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:50:51 EDT

16 Recipients and 17 Donors will be involved November 11-13, 2010 With Transplant Chain Continuing in December

Total Ankle Replacement Offers Relief from the Debilitating Pain and Joint Destruction of Arthritis

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:15:16 EDT

INBONE™ Total Ankle Replacement Now Available in San Antonio Only at Methodist Ambulatory Surgery Hospital

Oncology Patients to Receive Lots of Treats at Halloween Party Wednesday, October 27 at Methodist Hospital

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:10:10 EDT

Hospital Staff Uses Halloween Festivities as Creative Therapy for Oncology Patients

Walk to Remember this Saturday, October 16 to Help Families Heal after Infant Loss

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:14:53 EDT

10th Annual Walk to be Held at Grotto Ministry Center on Blanco Road

Consultants in Women’s Health and Methodist Stone Hospital to Highlight Services and Resources at Mommy’s Night Out

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:09:52 EDT

A special event for expectant moms will be held Thursday, October 21, 2010 from 6-9 p.m. at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, 1139 E. Sonterra Blvd., San Antonio.

Texas Transplant Institute to Honor Current and Former Patients at Transplant Reunion October 8

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:36:33 EDT

San Antonio Site of Largest Transplant Reunion in the Country

Methodist Heart Hospital to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Heart Transplant Program in Ceremonies on August 25

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:01:45 EDT

In ceremonies on Wednesday, Methodist Heart Hospital will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its heart transplant program.

Dora the Explorer Visits Young Patients at the Methodist Children's Hospital

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:38:55 EDT

Dora the Explorer, a television favorite for kids, will visit Methodist Children's Hospital to read from one of her adventure books.

Methodist Hospital Offers New Hope, Less Risk and Quicker Recovery to Patients with New Version of the Gamma Knife

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:10:58 EDT

Methodist is the only South Texas Hospital with the new Perfexion™ System

Blue Bird Auxiliary to Celebrate 50th Anniversary by Honoring Three Charter Members on May 21

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:44:17 EDT

Blue Bird Auxiliary Provides Volunteer Support at Methodist Hospital, Methodist Children’s Hospital, Methodist Heart Hospital and Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital

Helping the Hopeless: San Antonio’s Living Donor Kidney Transplant Program is Top in the Nation

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:13:42 EDT

The Texas Transplant Institute at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of living donor kidney transplants, according to recently released data from the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), the governmental agency that tracks organ donation and transplantation.

Gamma Knife Treatment at Methodist Hospital Provides Option for Patients with Acoustic Neuroma

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:48:05 EDT

Gamma Knife Treatment Stops Tumor Growth Without Risks of Traditional Surgery

Methodist Stone Oak Hospital Staff Celebrates One-Year Anniversary and Announces Open Heart Surgery Program

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 10:28:23 EDT

Methodist Stone Oak Hospital will soon reach its one-year anniversary.

Forbes Cites Methodist Hospital as One of the Nation's Top Hospitals in Preventing Mortality and Complications

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:07:51 EDT

Methodist Hospital has been cited by Forbes for being in the top five percent of hospitals in the country in preventing mortality and complications.

Patient to Celebrate Success of Second Heart Transplant with a Toast to Life on February 12

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:08:37 EDT

Methodist Heart Hospital Patient Part of Growing Number of Re-Transplants

New Alternative to Hip Replacement Surgery Means Faster Recovery, Less Pain and Improved Mobility for Patients

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:16:18 EDT

Direct Anterior Approach Hip Replacement Surgery Now Available at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital

Nurse at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital to Share Inspiration and Hope from Her Experiences at a Hospital in Rural India during Public Presentation January 12

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 10:59:17 EDT

Suzanne Ohlmann, R.N., an intensive care nurse at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, has been volunteering at the hospital in Juanga, India, a rural village of about 500 people.

Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital Reaches National Transplant Milestone with 50th Paired Kidney Exchange Transplant

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:01:16 EDT

Fifty individuals who had lost hope of ever having the kidney transplants that would save their lives have reason to celebrate today as Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital announced a national transplant milestone – its 50th paired kidney exchange transplant.

Treatments for Erectile Dysfunction and Urinary Incontinence Offer Hope for Men Living with Prostate Cancer

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:10:36 EDT

Procedures Are Being Performed at Methodist Hospital