Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant

06/16/2024

Wishing a Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!

Warmest congratulations to the Methodist dads celebrating Father's Day with a precious new addition to their families.

06/14/2024

is a day to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank donors.

Donating blood is a simple yet powerful act that can save lives. This summer, we will be hosting several blood drives at our facilities in partnership with South Texas Blood & Tissue.

Sign up today to reserve your spot: https://southtexasblood.org/methodist

06/13/2024

"Enjoy those times as often as you can because they grow up really quickly." - Sean Elliott, Methodist Healthcare Ambassador

Try these pro-dad tips for success as you navigate becoming a new parent.

Remember that expert care is available right here in San Antonio to keep your children happy and healthy. The Methodist Healthcare Call-A-Nurse hotline is available 24-7 to provide expert medical advice if your child is experiencing a non-life-threatening emergency. Save this number in your phone!

Methodist Call-A-Nurse Hotline: (210)–226-8773

Happy Father’s Day, and best wishes on your fatherhood journey!

06/10/2024

Our annual Rowan Windham Memorial Cereal Drive and Champions for Change program were a huge success!

We exceeded our goal and collected over 280,000 servings of cereal for the San Antonio Food Bank. We also honored 10 children recognized as champions, making a difference in our community. We would not be able to collect cereal every year to combat hunger in our community without the generosity of our employees' donations of cereal boxes.

We celebrated with a reveal event at Methodist Children’s Hospital and a breakfast to honor our champions. In addition to the breakfast, these kiddos were featured on KENS 5 and received a $250 gift certificate to donate to a charity of their choice.

Also, we’d like to thank San Antonio Spurs player Zach Collins for the surprise visit to inspire our champions and our friends at H-E-B and Oak Farms Dairy who each provided 15,000 gallons of milk!

06/07/2024

As school comes to an end and summer break begins, we want to thank all educators in the community! Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills hosted 'Surprise and TEAlight' popup events this week to surprise Harlan and Brennan High School teachers with refreshing iced tea from HTeaO and celebrate the start of summer break.

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06/06/2024

The construction of Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills is in full swing! The hospital's leadership team recently came together for a hard-hat tour and sneak peek of the units in progress.

Opening this fall, the 54-bed, full-service, acute care hospital will bring an elevated level of care to the rapidly growing area of San Antonio and its neighboring communities to the West.

As the hospital is being built, so is the team! If you or someone you know might be interested in working at Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills, visit: https://www.joinmethodist.com/pages/methodist-hospital-westover-hills

06/05/2024

Scott Herring, a 65-year-old, who spends his retirement ranching in Devine, Texas, traveling with his wife, and staying active with his four grandchildren, says he is living proof that cardiovascular disease can happen to anyone.

After learning a mutual friend received a triple bypass surgery due to poor results of a coronary artery calcium scoring test, Scott felt the urge to learn more about his health so he, too, received a scoring. The results came back high, leading to a stress test that he ultimately failed. Although scared, Scott felt reassured after meeting his care team at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak that he was in good hands.

Scott underwent a cardiac catheterization that revealed two blocked arteries: one at 90% and the other at 80%. With no history of cardiac issues, good results on previous echocardiograms, and no symptoms, Scott was shocked. His coronary artery disease was complex, requiring plaque removal and the placing of stents to keep the blocked arteries open.

Scott is now doing well and is getting back to his hobbies and travels, all thanks to the expertise of his care team. "God had a hand in this. He sent Dr. Hinh Keith Nguyen here to help people," shared Scott.

"The life of every patient is important," shared Dr. Hinh Keith Nguyen, Interventional Cardiologist. "It was important to heal his symptoms, help improve his morale and confidence, and allow him to enjoy his upcoming travels across the United States."

The Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak Complex Coronary Intervention Center specializes in highly complex procedures associated with treating coronary artery disease.

Learn more: https://sahealth.com/specialties/cardiology?location=methodist-hospital-stone-oak

06/04/2024

Did you know that 1 in 4 children in our community experience food insecurity?

However, thanks to the legacy of a compassionate little boy named Rowan, we have been helping eliminate childhood hunger for many years. Methodist Children's Hospital is once again hosting the annual Rowan Windham Memorial Cereal Drive among its employees to help reach Rowan’s goal of helping feed kids.

We invite the community to support this initiative through monetary donations to the San Antonio Food Bank. Every $1 donated equals seven servings of cereal!

We sincerely appreciate your support in ending childhood hunger in Bexar County. Together, we can make a difference!

Learn more about Rowan's story and donate here: https://sahealth.com/about/cerealdrive.dot

06/03/2024

Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan is honored to announce that the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation has named it a "High Performer in LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality." To celebrate this honor and the beginning of Pride Month, the hospital hosted its annual pride flag-raising ceremony.

Despite the significant progress made in the industry, the LGBTQ+ community still encounters numerous challenges in accessing quality healthcare and feeling respected and accepted while receiving care. Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan is committed to ensuring its staff are well-trained, educated, and equipped to care for the LGBTQ+ community with compassion and empathy.

“We are honored to be recognized as a high performer in LGBTQ+ equality," said Greg Seiler, Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan Chief Executive Officer. “We believe that diversity and equality are fundamental to delivering exceptional care and are proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community in advocating for a future where everyone feels valued and respected. We stand by our mission statement, 'Serving humanity to honor God by providing exceptional and cost-effective health care, accessible to all.’”

To receive this title, healthcare facilities must prove they meet essential criteria, such as upholding patient and employee non-discrimination policies. These policies must specifically mention sexual orientation and gender identity, guarantee equal visitation for same-sex partners and parents, and LGBTQ+ health education for staff.

For more information about the Healthcare Equality Index, visit: www.hrc.org/hei

06/03/2024

Why are prenatal and postnatal care so important? Dr. Nichole Van de Putte, Maternal Medical Director at Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan and board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, shared insight with KSAT 12 News.

Part of what can make the delivery process as smooth as possible is to ensure mom and baby have good prenatal care. It’s crucial for mom to have postnatal care and a support system, as well.

06/02/2024

On this , we celebrate the survivors, inspire those recently diagnosed, support the families and loved ones affected, and honor those who bravely fought cancer but are no longer with us. It's also a day to raise awareness and encourage the community to come together to find a cure.

We are proud to be involved in the battle against breast cancer by teaming up with the Susan G. Komen Foundation to host San Antonio's 2024 MORE THAN PINK Walk at our newest Methodist Healthcare hospital, which will open later this year.

We want to express our gratitude to San Antonio Spurs Point Guard Tre Jones for assisting us in announcing this exciting opportunity to host the walk, sharing his 'why,' and supporting us in this crucial fight against breast cancer.

Join us at the walk on November 2, 2024, at Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills as we advocate, support, and fundraise for life-saving programs and research.

Register for the walk here: komen.org/sanantoniowalk

05/31/2024

On this day in 1999, Adrian Lozano attended a San Antonio Spurs basketball game to celebrate his 25th birthday. Little did he know, he was about to witness history unfold before his eyes. In that game, Sean Elliott, a transplant recipient, made the game-winning basket in Game 2 of the 1999 Western Conference Finals.

Fast forward to last year, Adrian found himself in need of a life-saving liver transplant and will soon celebrate his 1st transplant anniversary in August.

Today, on May 31, 2024, Adrian celebrates his 50th birthday and the anniversary of witnessing that incredible game on the same day that Sean celebrates the 25th anniversary of his “Memorial Day Miracle.”

The two share a few things in common; they both underwent life-saving organ transplants at Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant, and May 31st is a day of celebration and gratitude in different ways.

Reflecting on his journey, Adrian advocates organ donation, urging others to consider the impact of their generosity – just like Sean. His life is a testament to the power of transplantation, reminding us of the gift of life and the importance of giving back.

Thank you, Sean, for making Adrian’s birthday so special and for using your story to impact the health and wellness of others in our community as our health ambassador. We celebrate you today and your amazing, game-winning shot.

05/30/2024

REAL TALK: Everyone has hard days and can feel down every now and then. Taking time to balance your mind is essential. It's also important to find things that bring you joy and ease your mind so you can prioritize them - self-care looks different for everyone!

Hear from our health ambassadors, Sean and Claudia Elliott, on how they prioritize their mental well-being.

This , comment below with your favorite ways to center yourself. Also, remember to check in on your loved ones.

05/29/2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of mental well-being.

The team members at Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant are showing their support, empathy, and understanding for those dealing with mental health challenges and are promoting seeking help. We encourage you to join us in raising awareness, sharing resources, and advocating for mental health education and support. Your voice and participation are crucial in this journey!

Together, we can break the stigma surrounding mental health and create a world where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant offers a full spectrum of adult and geriatric behavioral health services. If you or someone you love could benefit from their services, click here: https://sahealth.com/specialties/behavioral-health/?location=methodist-hospital-specialty-and-transplant

05/28/2024

Something extraordinary is coming to Westover Hills in the fall of 2024! Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills will stand as a beacon of health, transformation, and community in San Antonio's fastest-growing area.

Learn more: SAHealth.com/westoverhills

05/27/2024

On this Memorial Day and every day, we pay tribute to the courageous men and women in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard our freedom and uphold the values we cherish. We can never fully repay our debt to them, but we can take this time to deeply appreciate their unwavering bravery and selflessness. Let us reflect on our privileges each day and honor the sacrifices made to secure them.

Methodist Hospital | Atascosa is honoring our fallen servicemen and women by displaying a Missing Man Table, which represents the emotions and feelings reserved for those who did not come home.

The symbolism of the Missing Man Table:�

- The table is round, to show our everlasting concern for our missing men.

-The cloth is white, symbolizing the purity of their motives when answering the call to serve.

-The single red rose; displayed in a vase, reminds us of the lives of these Americans and their loved ones and friends who keep the faith while seeking answers.

-The red ribbon symbolizes our continued determination to account for our missing.

-A slice of lemon reminds us of their bitter fate; captured and missing in a foreign land.

-A pinch of salt symbolizes the tears of our missing and their families who long for answers after decades of uncertainty.

-The lighted candle reflects our hope for their return, alive or dead.

-The Bible represents the strength gained through faith to sustain us and those lost from our country, founded as one nation under God.

-The glass is inverted, symbolizing their inability to share a toast. The chair is empty, the seat that remains unclaimed at the table.

You can learn more about the meaning of the Missing Man Table here: https://warmemorialcenter.org/missing-man-table/

05/24/2024

May 19-25, 2024, marks the 50th Anniversary of EMS Week. It is a time to show our sincere appreciation for the incredible individuals in the EMS industry. They continually go above and beyond their duty, demonstrating unwavering commitment and a spirit of service in their communities. To all first responders in our community and beyond, we thank you.

We would also like to extend a special thank you to Fresca, Lady, and Chanel, who provide emotional support for Methodist Healthcare frontline staff and first responders and their handlers, our EMS Relations Managers. This incredible team supports healthcare heroes not only locally, but across the country when called upon in the wake of tragedy. Thank you for supporting those who serve our communities every day. You help us uphold our Methodist Healthcare mission of Serving Humanity to Honor God.

05/23/2024

Becoming a mother is an amazing thing, but it can also be scary when it’s your first time or if your situation is different from a previous pregnancy or delivery.

Dr. Nichole Van de Putte, board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan, participated in an interview with KSAT 12 News to share insights on what women can expect when giving birth and answered some of the most common questions about labor and delivery.

Becoming a mother is an amazing thing, but it can also be scary when it’s your first time, or if your situation is different from a previous pregnancy or delivery.

05/22/2024

Preeclampsia rates are on the rise in the US and are a leading cause of maternal and infant illness and death. All women need to know the risk factors for developing high blood pressure during pregnancy - and that you can also have no risk factors but still may develop it.

This , and every day, Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan team members are spreading awareness of preeclampsia and encouraging all mothers to learn the signs and symptoms, which include severe headache, vision changes, swelling of the hands and face, and especially difficulty breathing.

Everyone can have a role to over .

05/21/2024

We are proud to recognize two Methodist Healthcare teams honored with the prestigious Guardian of Excellence Award for 2023.

Facilities or departments honored with this award consistently have patient experience scores in the top 5% in the Press Ganey community. We are excited to share that Methodist ER | Alamo Heights and Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant’s Inpatient Rehabilitation Department received this honor.

"This award is very impressive, as only a small number of units and facilities receive it yearly. To earn it, a facility must be in the top 5% in the country for the Overall Rating of Care for three consecutive quarters,” shared Katherine Kalthoff, MHA, CPXP, LSSGB, System Vice President of Patient Experience and Bioethics for Methodist Healthcare. “It really speaks to the care teams' commitment to delivering exceptional patient care, even under the most trying circumstances. Teamwork, focus, and an unwavering dedication to patient care and safety are what got them this award, and we couldn’t be happier for them!”

05/20/2024

As we enter this new week, we are still beaming over all the fun and celebrations we had the past two weeks during nurses week and hospital week across Methodist Healthcare.

Last week, our Health Ambassadors visited several of our hospitals to express gratitude to our teams for their exceptional work in caring for our patients and community.

Thank you, Sean and Claudia, for making our team members feel appreciated.

05/17/2024

Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak is excited to announce the expansion of its electrophysiology (EP) lab as part of its ongoing growth in cardiovascular services.

“As cardiovascular disease in our community rises, expanding spaces dedicated to treating advanced and complex cardiac cases is crucial in enhancing our patient’s overall quality of life and expediting their return to normalcy,” shared Dr. José Miguel Iturbe, MD, Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services at Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak.

This state-of-the-art expansion offers more space and shorter wait times for patients receiving advanced and complex cardiovascular care.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/gVbJWBTK

05/16/2024

At Methodist Healthcare, we are committed to helping expecting moms become confident moms. We look forward to caring for you and your newest little ray of sunshine. ☀️

Learn about our comprehensive labor and delivery care here: sahealth.com/womens

05/15/2024

Hospital Week is the perfect time to acknowledge and celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our teams and facilities!

Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak recently achieved the fastest door-to-balloon time in its history when treating a patient with ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) - the most severe type of heart attack. The term 'door-to-balloon time' refers to the time it takes for a patient to receive an angioplasty balloon procedure to open the blocked artery after entering the emergency room.

When it comes to a heart attack, it's crucial to remember that time equals muscle. Every minute the artery remains closed during a heart attack leads to further heart muscle damage and worse outcomes, complications, and a higher rate of death. Thanks to the efficient and collaborative work of EMS, the emergency department, the rapid response team, and the hospital's cath lab team and physicians, they were able to accomplish this STEMI in just 7 minutes!

We extend our heartfelt congratulations and deep appreciation to all the teams involved that made this possible. This achievement is just one example of Methodist Healthcare's dedication to excellence in cardiovascular care.

05/14/2024

Methodist Healthcare is delighted to announce that HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers and a 50-50 co-owner of Methodist Healthcare, will gift $200,000 to St. Mary’s University’s Greehey School of Business to support scholarships, fellowships, and training for faculty in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program.

This gift is part of HCA Healthcare’s larger commitment to give $10 million over three years to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).

"This incredible partnership is founded on our mission of 'Serving humanity to honor God,' which aligns seamlessly with St. Mary's University's commitment to education, excellence, and community," shared Dan Miller, President and CEO of Methodist Healthcare. "Together, we embark on a journey of investing in and supporting the future leaders of San Antonio, who will be catalysts for elevating the health and wellness of our community for many years to come."

Read more: https://hcahealthcaretoday.com/2024/05/10/methodist-healthcare-announces-gift-to-st-marys-university-in-support-of-greehey-school-of-business/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0sy7DfhT4XqFlH_H9V1V4AEPef0qUZcVQP2jitYr_NHjMJw20oI-Cs0WE_aem_AdUXs6a76qoceXS4gIzWIn5lW6uydKE5UMIS6JoXwENi98qJNFFUE_LsI3VwrwbDWG3KbXmG5Pv6iWUlyG###O3o

05/13/2024

Happy Hospital Week!

As we begin this week of celebration and appreciation, our President and CEO, Dan Miller, expresses his gratitude to the more than 14,000 team members who make up the Methodist Healthcare family. The miraculous work and dedication of each and every team member help us uphold our mission of serving humanity to honor God by providing exceptional, cost-effective, and accessible healthcare to all.

05/12/2024

Happy Mother's Day!

To celebrate, the San Antonio Spurs gifted a few lucky little ones born just in time for Mother's Day with their first set of Spurs swag. These new Spurs fans and their moms now have mementos to cherish forever, commemorating their first Mother's Day together.

Congratulations to the families of these beautiful babies born at Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital | Hill Country, Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan, and Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak.

05/10/2024

“She came here from the Philippines by herself, with no family or friends—just her match mates—and started a brand-new life here. She walked just so that I could run.”

Kym, a nurse at Methodist Hospital | Northeast, surprised her mother, Marlene, who has been a nurse at the same hospital for 33 years, with a Mother's Day tribute video to honor her sacrifices and resilience.

Marlene has been a source of inspiration, mentorship, and best friend to Kym. Following in her mother's footsteps, Kym pursued a career in nursing at the same hospital. They worked the night shift together for nearly a decade, carpooling and taking lunches together. Two years ago, with the support of her mother, Kym started growing her career in nursing leadership.

The tribute video was a beautiful gesture of love and appreciation, especially during Nurses Week and Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

05/09/2024

Alyssa Pinon, RN, is our nurse of the day as we celebrate ! Here's what her peer shared.

"Alyssa joined the Methodist Hospital Special Procedures Nursing Team six months ago, and since then, her peers have continuously recognized her willingness to go above and beyond to help them. She has also taken on other responsibilities, such as becoming an iSTAT super-user and precepting new staff. She has been a great addition to our team.”

—Kimberly Dugan, RN Manager of Radiology Prep/Hold at Methodist Hospital

05/08/2024

Nurses caring for other nurses is a beautiful thing, especially during !

Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak nurse leaders recently visited school nurses at Judson ISD to celebrate and honor them. This year's theme is “Nurses Giving to Nurses Within the Community,” so they delivered goody bags on Nurses Day, May 6, in honor of the occasion.