Bravery in every beat: Baby Cameron’s inspiring story highlights Congenital Heart Week at Methodist Children’s Hospital In celebration of Congenital Heart Week, Methodist Children’s Hospital spotlighted the remarkable journey of Baby Cameron, a true little warrior. Born with total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR), a rare and intricate heart condition, Cameron’s medical condition prevented the normal flow of oxygen-rich blood from his lungs to his heart. A highly coordinated effort by the Methodist Congenital Heart Institute’s team, including experts in maternal fetal medicine, neonatology, cardiology, and cardiac surgery, ensured his delivery was strategically planned. Facing urgent open-heart surgery just hours after birth, Cameron’s procedure was crucial for correcting his heart’s unique pathway and guaranteeing the proper circulation of oxygenated blood, despite the challenges of prematurity and low birth weight. Cameron’s remarkable resilience through his surgery and subsequent recovery has truly been miraculous. Currently thriving, he is feeding, growing, and was discharged from Methodist Children’s Hospital in late February. His story is a powerful testament to bravery, the frontiers of medical science, and the enduring spirit of hope. To share this inspiration with others, Cameron’s family has distributed tiny boxing gloves to fellow NICU families, symbolizing that every champion starts as a contender. Alongside Hearts Need Art, patients showcase their creative side During their hospital stay, patients at Methodist Hospital | Northeast have the opportunity to craft moments of joy into their days. Through the hospital’s partnership with Hearts Need Art, patients can participate in activities such as writing creative stories, making custom art and listening to uplifting music every day. The local nonprofit, Hearts Need Art, helps create moments of joy, self-expression, and connection for those facing life-altering health challenges through arts engagement, advocacy, and innovation. Their artistic knowledge and friendly approachability offer patients a unique and personalized journey to relieve stress, spark untapped creativity, and gain a sense of normalcy in what can sometimes be a challenging and lengthy healthcare journey. Methodist Hospital receives top honors, including #1 in Texas for cardiology From performing “first in Texas” milestone procedures to receiving national recognition for our cardiovascular services, there are many reasons why you can trust Methodist Healthcare with your heart! We proudly announce that Methodist Hospital has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals™ for 2024 for the third consecutive year by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. Additionally, Healthgrades has named the facility one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care™ and 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care™. Methodist Hospital was also ranked number one in Texas for cardiology. Accomplishments like these would not be possible without the dedication and expertise of our team members and physicians. Learn more about our comprehensive heart care: SAHealth.com/Heart Methodist Healthcare and Methodist Healthcare Ministries partnered with the American Heart Association and AugustHeart to hold a Be Heart Smart Health Fair at the Wesley Health & Wellness Center. Over 300 community members participated in a number of activities, including on-site heart screenings for teenagers, stress-reduction exercises, a produce market, Hands-Only CPR training, Zumba, and blood pressure checks. Methodist Healthcare helps to educate on heart health 4 SAHealth.com KEEPING WELL — SPRING 2024
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