Methodist Healthcare System | Keeping Well | Winter 2021

SAHealth.com 5 The American Hospital Association (AHA) recently awarded Methodist Hospital South its 50-year Membership Award as a positive way to end 2020. David Pearson from AHA noted his gratitude for the team’s community leadership throughout such a turbulent year. Attending the presentation were (L to R): » Willie Dylla, VP of Clinical Operation » Rita Castillo, VP of Quality/ Risk Mgmt/Safety/ECO » Greg Seiler, CEO » David Pearson, Regional Executive with AHA » Amber Champagne, VP of HR » Pam Guillory, CNO Newcardiovascular hybrid operating suite provides tools for advanced care Methodist Hospital has opened its second cardiovascular hybrid operating suite, the only private hospital in South Texas to house two suites. The state-of-the- art operating room (OR) combines catheterization and imaging technology in a traditional surgical setting, allowing physicians to perform some of the most complex, high-risk heart surgeries. The hybrid OR accommodates both open surgical and minimally invasive endovascular and cardiac procedures. Offering the most advanced technology, tools, and space, the hybrid OR enables clinical teams to perform necessary scans and treatment without transferring patients to another room or department. Additionally, it is equipped with exceptional hardware and software designed specifically for less invasive procedures. The OR suite features an advanced digital X-ray system, among the latest in robotic technologies. The system helps physicians visualize and navigate the heart during surgery and helps plan, guide, and assess structural heart procedures and improve stent visibility before and after deployment. The technology assists in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with complex cardiovascular and cardiac diseases. It also helps reduce procedure time by up to 28%. “Our patients can feel confident that they are receiving the best care possible in a surgical environment equipped with the most advanced tools to perform the simplest to the most highly complex procedures with enhanced precision and accuracy. This is done while minimizing radiation exposure for the patient without compromising image quality,” commented Kimde la Cruz, MD, aortic surgeon with Methodist Aortic Center. Heartburn giving you heartburn? Program offers newoptions Heartburn is extremely common. Sixty million Americans experience at least one episode every month, and some studies report that more than 15 million Americans have symptoms every day. The Heartburn and Reflux Program at Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant offers new treatment options for people suffering from uncomfortable chest pain caused by diet, obesity, and a lack of exercise. If you have heartburn, nausea and other symptoms of GERD or acid reflux, contact us today at 210-575-3589 or visit SAHealth.com/heartburn . American Hospital Association recognizesMethodist Hospital South KEEPINGWELL —WINTER 2021