Methodist Healthcare System | Keeping Well | Fall 2020

Methodist Hospital | Northeast opens new unit Methodist Hospital | Northeast has opened a new state-of-the-art Orthopedic and Neurosciences Unit. It is home to the hospital’s highly regarded Joint Replacement Academy as well as to the hospital’s new Brain and Spine Center. “Our new unit reflects the hospital’s commitment to growing alongside the Texas Tri-County community and providing healthcare services close to home,” said Michael Beaver, CEO of Methodist Hospital | Northeast. The team of neurosurgeons, orthopedic surgeons, nurses and caregivers collaborates to provide specialized and comprehensive orthopedic, neurological and spine services delivered with the exceptional and compassionate care our community deserves. The unit consists of 30 all-private rooms. Four are ADA-accessible. The unit has a multipurpose room in the center, where patients receive physical therapy and educa- tion as well as a daily meal with their coach or care team. The orthopedic and neurosciences unit is the next completed phase of the overall master facility expansion plan. Methodist Hospital | South recently reached an important milestone when it was designated a Level IV Trauma Facility, and state Sen. Pete Flores helped the hospital celebrate. Sen. Flores presented a Senate Proclamation to hospital officials in honor of the designa- tion. The new designation means the hospital has the capability to stabilize all major and severe trauma patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “This trauma designation represents our prom- ise to protect the health of the community,” said Greg Seiler, CEO of Methodist Hospital | South. “We thank Sen. Flores for coming to our hospital to bestow this special honor.” Flores represents the 19th Senate District of Texas, which includes several South Texas counties, including Atascosa, Bexar, Edwards and Medina. State Sen. Pete Flores (right) presented a Senate Proclamation to Methodist Hospital | South in recognition of the hospital being designated a Level IV Trauma Facility. Greg Seiler, CEO of Methodist Hospital | South (center), and Atascosa County Judge Bob Hurley accepted the proclamation. The San Antonio Business Journal has named Scott Bryan, Chair of the Methodist Healthcare Board of Governors, as a 2020 Healthcare Hero. “Scott’s passion for the residents of South Texas and dedication to the mission of Methodist Healthcare have been instrumental in helping guide me and the Methodist Healthcare Board of Governors through this unprecedented pandemic,” said Allen Harrison, Methodist Healthcare President and CEO. “I am eternally grateful for Scott’s leadership as it helps set Methodist up for a successful future.” In addition to his role in the system’s response to the pandemic, Bryanwas also involved in the expansion ofMethodist Hospital andMethodist Children’s Hospital, improvement in patient safety and overall quality systemwide, and the acquisition of Methodist Hospital | South and CareNow® Urgent Care. State Senator Pete Flores recognizes Methodist Hospital | South for earning trauma designation Visit www.SAHealth.com/MyHealthOne Need help creating an account or have questions? Call 855-422-6625. Methodist Healthcare’s Patient Portal Our patient portal allows secure online access to your hospital medical records, 24 hours a day, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Features offered by our Patient Portal: Lab results, reports, hospital pre - registration, find a doctor and make an appointment, bill pay, registration for classes and events, and more. Visit www.SAHealth.com/MyHealthOne Need help creating an account or have questions? Call 855-422-6625. Methodist Healthcare’s Patient Portal Our patient portal allows secure online access to your hospital medical records, 24 hours a day, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Features offered by our Patient Portal: Lab results, reports, hospital pre - registration, find a doctor and make an appointment, bill pay, registration for classes and events, and more. Visit www.SAHealth.com/MyHealthOne Need help creating an account or have questions? Call 855-422-6625. Methodist Healthcare’s Patient Portal Our patient portal allows secure online access to your hospital medical records, 24 ho s a day, from your computer, tablet or smartphone. Features offered by our Patient Portal: Lab results, reports, hospital pre - registration, find a doctor and make an appoi ntment, bill pay, registration for cla sses and events, and more. ww.SAHealth.com/MyHealthOne p creating an account or have questions? Call 855-422-6625. st Healthcare’s Patient Portal ortal allows secure online access to your dical records, 24 hours a day, from your mputer, tablet or smartphone. eatures offered by our Patient Portal: s, hospital pre - registratio n, find a doctor and make an ll pay, registration for classes and events, and more. Scott Bryan named 2020 Healthcare Hero F A L L 2 0 2 0 9 K E E P I N G W E L L M e t h o d i s t H e a l t h c a r e