Methodist Hospital Atascosa

07/24/2025

When is a concussion serious? Justin Williams, MD, emergency medicine physician and chief of staff at Methodist Hospital Stone Oak, spoke to KSAT 12 & KSAT.com about how to know signs and symptoms and when to seek care. Find out why early intervention can make a difference: https://bit.ly/4mffmOP

07/24/2025

Congratulations to Methodist Hospital, named Best Hospital in San Antonio in the 2025 San Antonio Current “Best of San Antonio” readers’ poll. This marks another milestone in the hospital’s ongoing dedication to excellence in patient care and community health. Learn more about the hospital and its services: https://bit.ly/3TWznxu

07/23/2025

Congratulations to the Methodist Children's Hospital Emergency Department for receiving the ENA® Lantern Award®.

It is with great honor to share that the Methodist Children’s Hospital Emergency Department has received the ENA® Lantern Award®.

The ENA (Emergency Nurses Association) bestows the Lantern Award on emergency departments that exemplify exceptional practice and innovative performance in the core areas of nursing leadership, practice, education, advocacy, and research.

“This prestigious award truly reflects the commitment to excellence from our nursing leadership and teamwork within Methodist Children’s Hospital’s Emergency Department to provide exceptional patient care,” said Rachel Goldsmith, CEO of Methodist Children’s Hospital.

Methodist Children’s Hospital is one of 96 emergency departments across the United States to receive this award, which is less than two percent of all emergency departments in the country.

“I am overjoyed to see the hard work and dedication from our emergency nurses recognized on a national level,” said Negar Johnson, Chief Nursing Officer of Methodist Children’s Hospital. “While it’s exciting to be recognized, it’s fulfilling to know the work we are doing is directly impacting the quality of emergency care we are providing to our pediatric community, which is our whole reason for doing what we do.”

Learn more about our pediatric emergency services at: https://www.sahealth.com/locations/methodist-childrens-hospital/specialties/pediatrics/pediatric-emergency-care

07/21/2025

Methodist Healthcare Ambassadors Sean and Claudia Elliott face off in a competitive game of shoe-raising to see who knows best about when to visit an emergency room or urgent care. To learn more about the differences between a hospital ER and neighborhood ER from a Methodist physician and find a location near you, visit SAHealth.com/ER.

07/17/2025

Meet Jessica. She’s a cancer survivor and her daughter has Type 1 diabetes. They’re among millions of Americans who are about to face a major increase in health insurance costs.

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) are currently helping 24 million people – including our patients – afford high-quality healthcare coverage through the insurance Marketplace (https://bit.ly/40pvfK0). Americans who purchase insurance on their own and rely on the tax credit are now facing skyrocketing costs if Congress allows the credit to expire at the end of 2025, putting at risk the health of children like Jessica’s daughter.

“We were living a perfectly normal life, and we suddenly had a child that had a chronic illness,” said Jessica. “We’re not wealthy. Money can get tight…we need Congress to take action now. It’s vital for us.”

Learn how you can help protect access to care at https://bit.ly/4eUdoAZ

07/11/2025

“In responding to this tragic event, we recognize the needs of those impacted will go beyond meeting their immediate survival needs but also beginning the process of rebuilding lives and communities that were devastated." - Jaime Wesolowski, President & CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries.

Read more about how MHM is helping to answer the call for relief efforts across the Texas Hill Country.

Link: https://www.mhm.org/methodist-healthcare-ministries-answers-call-for-relief-efforts-across-texas-hill-country-with-3-million-commitment/

07/10/2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Central Texas communities impacted by the recent heavy rain that led to catastrophic flooding and devastation. We hold in our hearts those who have lost loved ones, those displaced from their homes and the heroes who have saved lives. We are heartbroken for all those impacted across the Texas Hill Country, a region where we are honored to care for patients.

07/08/2025

Our hearts are heavy with the devastating loss that our Hill Country community is experiencing.

During these difficult times, we hold our friends, families, colleagues, and neighbors close in prayer.

We remain committed to our Methodist Healthcare mission of serving humanity to honor God, and we will continue to be a source of hope and healing for the communities we serve.

07/04/2025

Wishing you a happy ! Please stay safe and celebrate responsibly.

07/03/2025

Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak is thrilled to announce the arrival of several babies - just in time to celebrate the 4th of July. These little ones are dressed in their festive red, white, and blue to embody the spirit of Independence Day. As families gather this week, we're proud to help parents celebrate with their new loved ones. Wishing you all a safe and happy 4th of July!

Learn more about labor and delivery services at Stone Oak: https://bit.ly/4kl8z4I

07/03/2025

to when San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson visited patients at Methodist Children's Hospital and was able to bring joy and smiles to all of them.

07/02/2025

Excited to celebrate the ? If fireworks are legal where you live, remember to prioritize safety as you light up the sky. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 9,700 people were treated for fireworks injuries in emergency rooms across the country in 2023. An estimated 42% of those injuries were burns.

In the event of an accident, know where to find emergency care near you: https://bit.ly/4lsOUk4

06/29/2025

Each June, we recognize Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, dedicated to promoting brain health and raising awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Last week, our facilities across San Antonio were illuminated in purple and staff wore the color to help support this worthy cause. We're proud to come together as a healthcare community to support those affected by dementia, work to provide resources and education and advocate for further research.

Learn more about Alzheimer's and dementia: https://bit.ly/3IkUWFa
Learn about our neurological care services: https://bit.ly/4ltwqzU

06/28/2025

Meet Kenny. He’s one of millions of Americans who are about to face a major increase in health insurance costs – and most don’t even know it yet.

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) are currently helping 24 million people – including our patients – afford high-quality healthcare coverage through the insurance Marketplace (https://bit.ly/4klc7E1). These tax credits are applied directly to people’s premiums, keeping coverage affordable and making healthcare more accessible. But unless Congress acts soon, these tax credits will expire at the end of 2025.

“When you get sick and you’re not rich, health insurance is absolutely essential. It doesn’t just make life easier, it makes life possible,” said Kenny. “Losing the healthcare tax credit would mean my monthly costs would go through the roof, and I wouldn’t be able to afford my treatments. I need Congress to extend the healthcare tax credit and give people in towns like mine a fighting chance.”

Without EPTCs, health insurance costs will skyrocket. Families may be forced to make heartbreaking choices – between keeping their health coverage or paying for food, rent and childcare. Learn how you can help protect access to care at https://bit.ly/3ZTvAo3

06/20/2025

Each June, we recognize Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and promoting brain health. This month, we come together as a healthcare community to support those affected by dementia, work to provide resources and education, and advocate for further research.

Our team dressed in purple this week to help raise awareness of this worthy cause!

05/15/2025

We recently had the honor of recognizing team members for incremental years of service, from five to 46! Thank you to our incredible team members who go above and beyond in service to our community every day. Learn about the honorees in the Pleasanton Express!

Left to Right- Jacalyn DeHarte, (CNO/COO);Rita Castillo (Center) celebrated 46 years of service with Methodist Hospital Atascosa, Greg Seiler, CEO of Methodist Hospital Atascosa. Priscilla Castillo | Digital Sales Advertising

05/02/2025

Every May, we recognize the rich histories, cultures and contributions of the Asian and Pacific Islander community. We uplift the unique stories and experiences of our API colleagues, patients and community members as we continue to serve all with compassion and kindness.

04/11/2025

In a powerful display of unity, remembrance, hope, and support, we raised the Donate Life America flag this week at Methodist Hospital | Atascosa. Donate Life Month is observed every April to raise awareness of the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation and to honor those who gave the gift of life.

We were honored to be joined by Virginia Lira, the 1,000th liver transplant recipient in the Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant program, and a former patient and friend to our Methodist Hospital | Atascosa family. Virginia's story is a testament to the enduring hope that organ donors provide and their lasting legacy.

02/07/2025

Our amazing Methodist Hospital | Atascosa team is wearing RED in support of National Wear Red Day! We stand together to raise awareness about heart disease - the leading cause of death for women and men in the U.S.

As a reminder, heart health starts with small, everyday choices such as staying active, eating well, managing stress, and getting regular checkups.

01/13/2025

Take charge of your health! Today we will have the CommuniCare Women's Health Medical Mobile Unit. This is a great opportunity to prioritize your health in a convenient and supportive setting.

No appointment is necessary, and all women are welcome!

Please see below the services included and the time/location details.

01/10/2025

Thank you to all law enforcement officers for your unwavering commitment to protecting our communities. We are grateful for your courage, service, and dedication today and every day.

01/09/2025

Happy National Law Enforcement Day! We invite all law enforcement officers to join us for a free meal today to show our appreciation.

Thank you for your service!

To all local law enforcement, we want to celebrate and honor you!

In honor of Local Law Enforcement Appreciation day, we will be serving a free meal to show our gratitude for your dedication, bravery, and commitment with keeping our community safe. Your service is truly appreciated.

Breakfast will be served in the café from 7:00 am to 9:30 am – Serving a waffle bar along with breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, refried beans, and breakfast tacos.

Lunch will be served in the foyer from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm - Ribeye steak, baked potato, grilled asparagus, southern-style green beans, and peach cobbler for dessert.

Date: Thursday, January 9
Location: Methodist Hospital | Atascosa (1905 Hwy 97 East, Jourdanton, TX 78026)

We look forward to seeing you there!

01/07/2025

Our team is excited to announce that Melanie Roberts (Emergency Department, RN) was recently awarded as the DAISY Award Winner at Methodist Hospital | Atascosa!

She was nominated by a former patient who said: “I have never had such a satisfying episode of care in my life, at any facility. I'm a former nurse, and I also work with nurses every day in my current position. I say completely without reservation that nurses like Melanie are rare…she is at another level, a truly great nurse and human being.”

We are so thankful to have Melanie as part of our Methodist Hospital | Atascosa family!

The DAISY Award is a recognition program to celebrate and recognize nurses by collecting nominations from patients, families, and co-workers. This is a way to thank nurses for the care and kindness they provide.

01/06/2025

To all local law enforcement, we want to celebrate and honor you!

In honor of Local Law Enforcement Appreciation day, we will be serving a free meal to show our gratitude for your dedication, bravery, and commitment with keeping our community safe. Your service is truly appreciated.

Breakfast will be served in the café from 7:00 am to 9:30 am – Serving a waffle bar along with breakfast of bacon, eggs, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, refried beans, and breakfast tacos.

Lunch will be served in the foyer from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm - Ribeye steak, baked potato, grilled asparagus, southern-style green beans, and peach cobbler for dessert.

Date: Thursday, January 9
Location: Methodist Hospital | Atascosa (1905 Hwy 97 East, Jourdanton, TX 78026)

We look forward to seeing you there!