KEEPING WELL — SUMMER 2023 San Antonio Spurs help Methodist Healthcare moms and newborns celebrate Mother’s Day in style The San Antonio Spurs gifted a few lucky moms and their newborns with Spurs gear in honor of Mother’s Day. Mothers and their little ones from Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan, Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak, and Methodist Hospital were gifted the items, creating a memorable moment for all! During a trial run of this exceptional technology at the San Antonio Zoo, 12-year-old Jackson Jaimez was able to control the robot’s movements and witness the zoo’s fascinating wildlife up close. He marveled at the sight of hippos and even had a giraffe interact with the robot. The robot has become a valuable tool in the hands of the Child Life Team at Methodist Children’s Hospital, as it empowers pediatric patients to take control of their own experiences. By navigating the robot remotely, children make choices and embark on personalized adventures. This newfound control has a positive impact on their emotional well-being, fostering resilience and aiding in their overall recovery process. —Continued from front page Methodist Children’s Child Life Robot creates unique virtual adventures 2 SAHealth.com Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant holds flip-flop drive In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant placed flip-flop collection bins in most Methodist Healthcare hospitals. John Jay Science and Engineering Academy High School also participated in the drive. Why flip-flops? Many of our patients seeking behavioral health treatment often arrive without shoes. Upon discharge, several rely on bus transportation, but are not allowed on the bus without shoes. The flip-flop donations will be given to behavioral health patients upon discharge to ensure they have shoes and the ability to access much-needed transportation options. Of the 9,418 patients assessed for Behavioral Health Services within the Methodist Healthcare system in 2022, 5,375 were admitted to Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant. Methodist Healthcare offers behavioral health services for adults age 18 years and older. Our 74-bed secure unit, including a specialized 10-bed geriatric unit, is located at Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant.
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