Methodist Midlothian Medical Center

07/30/2025

This executive from Parker battled digestive problems for years, but last Christmas, those stomach issues turned into an emergency.

She spent 51 days at Methodist Richardson recovering after doctors discovered holes in her colon and stomach.

The story of a determined surgeon who found a novel way of fixing her digestive tract at Shine Online.

This Parker woman spent 51 days in the hospital after her digestive tract ruptured and required emergency lifesaving surgery.

07/28/2025

A marketing blitz targeting middle-aged men with lagging energy or low libido has inspired many to ask their doctors: “Can you check my testosterone?”

Men diagnosed with low-T often turn to hormone therapy, which can be very expensive and may not always work.

For men with low-T who aren't sold on hormones, Shine Online has 5 ways to naturally boost testosterone levels.

While some patients may benefit from hormone replacement therapy, many men may want to try these natural ways to regulate testosterone.

07/22/2025

Harvey and Henry are double trouble and as cute as can be!💙💙

Their parents put together a detailed birth plan with the team at Methodist Midlothian.

But when the twins were ready to meet the world, well, Harvey and Henry didn't care too much about the plan. More adorable pictures at Shine Online.

Having a detailed birth plan is important for expecting mothers, but sometime life throws you curveballs -- and sometimes two at a time.

07/18/2025

Each year, more than 100,000 American women are diagnosed with a form of gynecological cancer, and their prognoses are improving with each new treatment that becomes available.

Here's a look at 3 significant advancements: robot-assisted surgery to shorten the recovery time, proton therapy to reduce side effects caused by less-precise radiation, and precision medicine, which often harnesses the body’s immune system to fight cancer.

Details from a gynecological oncologist at Shine Online.

The future of gynecological cancer care is now, with robotics, proton therapy, and immunotherapy allowing for tailor-made treatments.

07/15/2025

This Southlake man uses his harp to make beautiful music, but it was his heart that was out of rhythm.

His heart actually stopped a few times in the ambulance and even once he got to Methodist Southlake. But the cardiac team was able to save him.

A moving story of music and miracles at Shine Online.

Only one in 10 patients survive a cardiac arrest outside a hospital, so Rod Milton beat the odds when his heart stopped five times in a matter of days last May. Now he’s back to playing the harp and teaching his Sunday school class. “I was sitting on the sofa talking to my wife, Leah, […]

07/11/2025

It's a quirk of the human body: one of the organs we need the least causes us the most problems.

Gallbladder removal is the most common surgery in the United States.

If you've ever experienced gallstones, you know the pain can be unbearable. Why surgery is often the only option at Shine Online.

There are a few spare parts that we’re born with but can live without, the tonsils, spleen, and appendix, to name a few. But one organ causes more trouble than it’s worth for millions of Americans. “If gallstones are a problem, we take care of the troublemaker and remove the gallbladder,” sa...

07/10/2025

This week, Methodist Health System hospitals across North Texas lit up green to show support for our fellow Texans impacted by the devastating flooding in the central part of our state.💚

Green is the color of Camp Mystic, where floodwaters took the lives of dozens of young campers, including several from the Dallas area.

The green lights are also intended to show support for our healthcare colleagues in Central Texas who have been working tirelessly to save the lives of the many injured.

07/09/2025

A nice read about the difference our newest hospital is already making in the lives of patients in and around Celina! 💙

Celina’s first hospital has been in operation since mid-March, and at least 10 people are still alive today because of its services, hospital officials said.

07/08/2025

"If I can trust him with my life, I can trust him with my boat!"

This former California police officer is spending his retirement fishing on Texas lakes. A shock cancer diagnosis kept him off the water for awhile, but when he returned to his boat, he wanted his surgeon at his side.

A fish story we can all believe in at Shine Online.

An overdue colonoscopy led to a cancer diagnosis and a new fishing buddy for this avid angler: his surgeon.

07/05/2025

Fireworks over Methodist Midlothian have quickly become an Independence Day must!🤩

Happy 4th from all of us at Methodist Health System!🇺🇸

07/04/2025

Happy 4th of July from these patriotic preemies!🇺🇸🇺🇸

We are celebrating with some adorable tiny firecrackers from the NICU at Methodist Richardson.

Enjoy the day with your loved ones!🥰

07/03/2025

As we head into the holiday weekend, a reminder from your friends at Methodist Health System to stay safe.🇺🇸

From grilling to fireworks to swimming, here's a look at how to play it safe this July 4th (and the rest of the summer) from Shine Online.

Summer is a great time for swimming, grilling, and fireworks, but if we’re not careful, we might find ourselves in the emergency room. Here are a few tips to keep safe.

12/03/2024

Thank you for your votes--and for your confidence in us!💙

11/05/2024

How do we celebrate getting our latest trauma designation?💙

Meet the trauma llamas!

10/31/2024

We love working with you to educate a new generation of healthcare heroes!💙

🤩 in student programs and experiences! Join us in congratulating Methodist Midlothian and the MISD Health Science Technology program for being named a finalist by D Magazine for the prestigious D CEO Excellence in Healthcare Award for Outstanding Healthcare Collaboration. This recognition celebrates the ongoing partnership between the hospital and school district to advance healthcare education for high school students in North Texas.

We are of our partnership with Methodist Midlothian and the numerous opportunities afforded MISD students through that collaboration. Read more ➡️ https://www.midlothianisd.org/about/district-news/news-detail-page/~board/midlothian-isd-news/post/methodist-midlothian-and-misd-nominated-for-a-d-magazine-excellence-award

05/09/2024

A great story with a cool twist!

As a community leader, this 74 year old was instrumental in bringing Methodist to Midlothian. He has a soft spot for us since he was born at Methodist Dallas more than 7 decades ago!

There really wasn't much doubt where he was going when he needed his first surgery as an adult to fix 3 hernias, as you can read at Shine Online.

When one hernia became three, this community leader was grateful to find quality care close to home, at the hospital he helped bring to town.

04/16/2024

Adorable alert!😍🥰

Meet the Midlothian ISD Teacher of the Year who gives Methodist Midlothian an A+.

The young family who raves about having their little girl at their hometown hospital at Shine Online.

This first-time mom and teacher of the year was wowed by her hotel-like suite and had all her questions answered at Methodist Midlothian.

03/25/2024

Talk about a behind-the-scenes tour!

Community members got a look inside an operating room at Methodist Midlothian to learn about the surgical robot! Some even got to take a seat and see how it feels.

This Leadership Midlothian group heard all about how robotic surgery can cut recovery times. They got a nice group shot with the hospital and helicopter. 💙

03/01/2024

Welcome to the world and Happy Leap Day, Landry!

We have some news for you: your birthday will be every 4 years since you were born during a Leap Year.

That means you could graduate from college at 5 and if you live an entire century, you will just be 25 years young!

01/10/2024

Our hospital volunteers can spend a lot of time on their feet, making sure patients and visitors get where they need to go.

This 68-year-old grandmother and volunteer at Methodist Midlothian put off knee surgery for years. She recently got a knee replacement at the hospital she knows so well.

At Shine Online, why she is now excited to get her other knee fixed too.

Jane Moore has only one regret after knee replacement surgery at Methodist Midlothian Medical Center: "I wish I hadn’t waited so long."

11/22/2023

Little Ace is wishing you and your family a happy Turkey Week!🦃

This adorable little guy was born this week at Methodist Midlothian, and the nurses dressed him up for a memorable first Thanksgiving!

Have a safe and healthy holiday!

11/03/2023

Rain didn't damper the Midlothian Panthers' winning streak last week, and it didn't stop our team from honoring breast cancer survivors, including Sissy Franklin.

The food pantry director is well known in our community, and now she's sharing her recent health journey to inspire others to get their mammograms.

Read her story at Shine Online. https://shineonlinehealth.com/breast-cancer-chemotherapy-infection/