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When it comes to the NICU, there are many misconceptions and concerns among parents and caregivers. Dr. Katie Johnson, a Neonatologist from Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan, dispels myths and offers accurate information to reassure those currently going through their own NICU journey, individuals with high-risk pregnancies preparing for a NICU stay, or those seeking information for a loved one. #nicu #laboranddelivery #neonatologist

On behalf of Methodist Healthcare, we wish you a fun and safe Independence Day! Should you or your loved ones need medical care, we're here for you. Find a list of our neighborhood emergency rooms here: https://lnkd.in/gvc3rjBR #fourthofjuly #independenceday

Methodist Hospital has named Carson Smith as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Previously serving as COO for Methodist Hospital I Stone Oak, Carson played an integral role in the hospital’s significant expansion and the growth of key programs and services. “Carson brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of operational excellence, and I am confident in his ability to enhance our patient care services,“ said Ryan Simpson, Chief Executive Officer for the Methodist Hospital campus and Methodist Hospital | Landmark. “His strategic vision and strong leadership will be instrumental as we continue to grow in support of our mission to provide world-class health care to South Texas.“ Before joining Methodist Healthcare, Carson served as the Assistant Chief Operating Officer for Medical City Dallas, Medical City Children’s Hospital, Medical City Heart, and Medical City Spine Hospital. He holds a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Trinity University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arkansas. Carson will officially begin his new Methodist Hospital role effective August 5th. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gquw4P-3

The Texas Cardiovascular Innovations Conference, one of the largest comprehensive cardiology meetings in Texas, is sponsored by Methodist Healthcare and HCA Healthcare and is a hybrid event offering cutting-edge education for healthcare professionals in the field of cardiovascular care. Registration is open! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gRQM8Nrs

Over the weekend, Methodist Healthcare team members participated in this year’s San Antonio Pride Parade to round out Pride Month. At Methodist Healthcare, we are committed to providing equitable healthcare for all patients and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace for our colleagues. #PrideMonth #SAPrideParade2024 #CareLikeFamily 

"It's made me a better leader because I've been able to see both sides of the spectrum…labor and delivery, this side of the house, is the only unit where one life becomes two. There's no other unit like it." Ashley Holmstrom, the Chief Nursing Officer at Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan, shared her birth story and how it's impacted her as a leader of the campus where she delivered her baby girl, Zoe Jane. At Methodist Healthcare, we deliver more babies than any other hospital system in San Antonio. Learn more: sahealth.com/womens #laboranddelivery #motherbaby #womenshealth

We are honored to introduce the Methodist Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program - a symbol of our commitment to the communities of South Texas and our mission of 'Serving Humanity to Honor God.' As we celebrate this inaugural class of residents to Methodist Healthcare, we look forward to their impact on the patients we serve, the care we provide, and our impact on our community. The Methodist Healthcare Graduate Medical Education Program is unique in that it offers residents world-class clinical training and the opportunity to apply that training in a growing, thriving community alongside our 50/50 owners, Methodist Healthcare Ministries, and HCA Healthcare. We thank the residents, their friends and families, and every member of Methodist Healthcare for helping us achieve this milestone in our mission of "Serving humanity to honor God by providing exceptional and cost-effective health care, accessible to all.

Through HCA Healthcare's Healthier Tomorrow Fund, Students of Service (SOS) received a grant to start their Teen Medical Academy. The academy aims to help students explore various career options in the healthcare field. As part of their experience, students met with Methodist Healthcare Simulation Lab staff, learned about different hospital roles, and participated in hands-on activities. Methodist Healthcare employees not only demonstrated medical procedures to the students but also encouraged them to practice these procedures using training tools such as mannequins, training arms, and 3D-printed bones. Additionally, our EMS Relations department trained the students on Hands-Only CPR and brought our Trauma Response Facility Dogs to interact with the students. #studentsofservice #healthcarecareers #simlab

On Friday, San Antonio was illuminated in purple for Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. Our facilities were lit in purple, and we encouraged our staff to wear the color to support the cause. Today, nearly 7 million people aged 65 and older in the U.S. live with Alzheimer’s disease, including over 459,000 in Texas. By 2050, that number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million. Take charge of your brain health! Learn more: alz.org/healthyhabits #alzheimersawareness #brainhealth #alzheimersassociation

After immense hard work and dedication, the Methodist Hospital campus proudly showcases its recent significant growth, demonstrating its commitment to meeting the community's needs. These recent investments include expansions to its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Mother-Baby units and additions to its new Adult Heart and Lung Transplant Intensive Care Unit, amounting to an additional 47 beds. These efforts aim to meet the pressing need in the community for specialized heart and lung transplants, critical care for pediatric patients, and the increasing number of annual births the hospital experiences; over 6,000 last year! "Altogether, these expansions represent an investment in our future, an investment in our facilities, our community, and most importantly, our patients." – Ryan Simpson, Chief Executive Officer of Methodist Hospital. Associate Chief Nursing Officer of Methodist Hospital, Celeste Bryson and Chief Nursing Officer of Methodist Children's Hospital, Negar Johnson shared how this expansion will impact our patient care and services offered. Watch our video to learn more.