What do I love most about my job as vice president of transplant services for Methodist Dallas Medical Center? I witness miracles every day. I am able to see critically ill patients improve and leave the hospital with a new lease on life. And I am privileged to work with the dedicated team of medical professionals who can change peoples’ lives forever. I have worked in the tra ...
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For 11th Consecutive Year: Methodist Health System Named Among North Texas’ Best Places to Work
For the eleventh consecutive year, the Dallas Business Journal recognized Methodist Health System as one of the Best Places to Work in North Texas. Methodist placed 6th in large businesses from 60 finalists in small, medium, and large companies across Dallas, Collin, Tarrant, Denton, and immediately adjacent counties. Winning honorees and specific rankings were announced June ...
3 Methodist Health System Nurses Named Nursing Excellence Finalists for South Region
Three Methodist Health System nurses are 2014 South Region Nurse.com nursing excellence GEM Award regional finalists in Texas. Methodist Mansfield Medical Center’s Manager of Labor and Delivery Amanda Truelove and Clinical Coordinator Kalinda Longino are finalists in the categories of clinical nursing inpatient and home, community and ambulatory care, respectively. Methodist Ch ...
Sherrie and Amanda made it to the finish line!
Sherrie Amanda What can you do now that you couldn’t do three months ago? “I can complete a full strengthening workout class taught by Ginnie and walk up and down the stairs from the basement to the fourth floor and not feel like I’m going to die.” “I am now able to run or workout and maintain my stamina without having to rest or even completely stop a ...
Methodist Health System Named Among 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare
Methodist Health System has been named one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare for the fourth consecutive year. “Methodist is honored to once again be recognized as one of the best employers in the health care industry,” says Methodist Health System CEO and President Stephen L. Mansfield, PhD, FACHE. “Fostering a healthy work place underscor ...
Meet the New Chief Nursing Officer at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
Have you ever been so happy to be with a company at a certain time in your career that you needed to pinch yourself to make sure you weren’t dreaming? That pretty much sums up how I feel about my new role as chief nursing officer at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. Being the new kid on the block at a wonderful hospital is always exciting. And joining the leadership team jus ...
Glenda and Joei made it to the finish line!
Glenda Joei What can you do now that you couldn’t do three months ago? “My clothes fit much better. I even had to buy smaller sizes. I can also work a whole shift without feeling dead tired.” “I have less back pain. I am able to run around with my child without back problems.” What is the most significant change that you have m ...
Carol and Katie have made it to the finish line!
Carol Katie What can you do now that you couldn’t do three months ago? “I now slow down and look at my choices. Avoiding impulse decisions helps me make healthier selections. Even though it seems I’m always in a hurry, I’m better at choosing options that are quick, but healthy.” “I am more aware of my strengths and limitatio ...
Rosharion and Vivian made it to the finish line!
Rosharion Vivian What can you do now that you couldn’t do three months ago? “I can exercise for an hour or longer without feeling exhausted. I can wear clothes from my closet that I have not worn in the last year. I can also wear clothes that are a size smaller.” “I went shopping for uniforms and I was able to buy a smaller size. It has been a while sin ...
Debra made it to the finish line!
Debra Angela* What can you do now that you couldn’t do three months ago? “I bought three pairs of jeans a year ago that ...
John and Lisa made it to the finish line!
John Lisa What can you do now that you couldn’t do three months ago? “I can say no to foods that I don’t need to eat. In addition to this achievement, I can eat less when I do decide to eat something.” “Because of the lifestyle changes that I have been able to make and incorporate into my life, such as eating breakfast on a more regula ...
Ema and Steve made it to the finish line!
Ema Steve What can you do now that you couldn’t do three months ago? “I’ve learned to eat smaller portions and still feel satisfied. I can now run more than three miles at a time.” “I can plank for two minutes!” What is the most significant change that you have made in your eating habits? “One of the biggest changes has bee ...
Celebrating the Spirit and Dedication of Our Nurses
By Tony Paterniti, PhD, RN Director of Education Methodist Dallas Medical Center Today is the last day of National Nurses Week, an annual observance dedicated to the high calling of the nursing profession and honoring those who have chosen to serve others. Across Methodist Health System, we strive to honor and recognize our outstanding nurses throughout the year. We do ...
Nine Methodist Health System Nurses Selected to DFW Great 100 Nurses
4/21/14 Nine Methodist Health System registered nurses (RN) will receive the 2014 DFW Great 100 Nurses award. Chosen from more than 800 nominees, recipients are recognized for being role models, leaders, community servants, compassionate caregivers, and significant contributors to the nursing professions. Methodist nurses named to the Great 100 Nurses list include: Met ...
New Methodist Richardson Medical Center Opens April 14
By Cheryl Koch, RN, MSN, CNOR Director of Surgical Services Methodist Richardson Medical Center We all know the feeling. You eagerly anticipate a special event and it seems like it takes forever for the date to arrive. Then when it finally arrives, it seems like it happens in the blink of an eye. The Methodist Richardson Medical Center family, along with the surrounding co ...
What Makes a Great Emergency Department?
By Emily Tupa, BSN, RN, CEN Director of Emergency Services Methodist Charlton Medical Center Sometimes you’re fortunate in your career to be in the right place at the right time to experience a truly wonderful place to work. I’m happy to say that’s my situation in the emergency department (ED) at Methodist Charlton Medical Center. Like any work environment, people make ...
13 Methodist Health System Nurses Honored for D Magazine’s Excellence in Nursing Awards
2/28/14 Thirteen Methodist Health System nurses were honored for D Magazine's third annual Excellence in Nursing Awards for dedicating their lives to make North Texas a healthier place. Two of the 13 received the distinction as best in their category including Methodist Dallas Medical Center’s Kimberly Green, RNC-OB, Nurse Manager for Labor and Delivery in the Women’s Servic ...
Men in Nursing at Methodist Health System
http://youtu.be/6i0JjRnrI6E?list=PLCA528AD6877F6F3E Simba Nyoni, RN, CRN, BSN -- an ICU nurse at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center -- talks about the vital role men can play in nursing, especially certain specialties. ...
Methodist Mansfield Medical Center to Build New Patient Tower
01/30/14 Methodist Health System Board of Directors Approves $118 Million for expansion Methodist Health System today announced approval by its board of directors of a $118 million facility expansion plan to add a second patient tower with an eventual capacity of 118 beds. The project also includes the expansion of support services to the acute care Methodist Mansfield ...
"Valuing employees and recognizing them for a job well done is a core value..."
Valuing employees and recognizing them for a job well done is a core value at Methodist Richardson Medical Center and throughout Methodist Health System. But all recognition is not created equal. Just ask baby boomers about recognition and compare their responses to millennials’. Baby boomers want to be recognized for their knowledge, experience, loyalty, and years of service t ...