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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare first in Tennessee to offer "paradigm-shifting" technology for AFib patients

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. , March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is proud to announce it is the first healthcare system in Tennessee to offer the Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) technology to patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF).

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn. , March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is proud to announce it is the first healthcare system in Tennessee to offer the Medtronic PulseSelect™ Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) technology to patients suffering from atrial fibrillation (AF).
  • "Pulsed Field Ablation is a paradigm-shifting technology," said Dr. Yehoshua Levine, division chief of cardiac electrophysiology at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare who performed the first PFA at Methodist University Hospital.
  • "PFA allows us to deliver timely treatment to more patients when they need help the most," said Dr. James Litzow, cardiac electrophysiologist with Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital.
  • Across the MLH system , the cardiovascular team at Methodist University Hospital conducted the first PFA for the healthcare system on March 11 with Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital's cardiovascular team conducting its first PFA on March 12.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare achieves highest national recognition of excellence from American College of Cardiology for care of heart patients

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare announces two hospitals earned the highest distinction possible from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for treatment of heart patients. Methodist University Hospital and Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital are now designated HeartCARE Centers – the only Memphis-area hospitals to receive that distinction.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare announces two hospitals earned the highest distinction possible from the American College of Cardiology (ACC) for treatment of heart patients.
  • Methodist University Hospital and Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital are now designated HeartCARE Centers – the only Memphis-area hospitals to receive that distinction.
  • "From emergency room staff to clinicians assigned to hospitalized heart patients or staff focusing on recovering heart patients, this prestigious accreditation is only possible through system-wide teamwork."
  • ACC accreditations earned by Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare hospitals:

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Ranked #1 in Region by U.S. News & World Report

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is the best hospital in the Memphis region, and second in Tennessee, according to U.S. News & World Report .

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is the best hospital in the Memphis region, and second in Tennessee, according to U.S. News & World Report .
  • All four Methodist Le Bonheur Memphis-based adult hospitals – Methodist University Hospital , Methodist North Hospital , Methodist South Hospital and Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital – earned "Best" designation for providing exceptional clinical expertise and high-quality patient care.
  • Earlier this summer, the Memphis-based healthcare system's pediatric hospital, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, was recognized as "Best" for the 13th straight year by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is also best in the area according to 2023 CMS Star ratings for overall hospital quality.

Methodist Healthcare Auxiliary celebrates 90 years uplifting patients, healthcare staff

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare recently commemorated the 90th anniversary of its Methodist Healthcare Auxiliary with a celebration featuring a special blessing and remarks from the system's President and CEO, Dr. Michael Ugwueke , MPH, DHA, FACHE.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare recently commemorated the 90th anniversary of its Methodist Healthcare Auxiliary with a celebration featuring a special blessing and remarks from the system's President and CEO, Dr. Michael Ugwueke , MPH, DHA, FACHE.
  • The Auxiliary began in 1933 as a group of Methodist Church members, physicians' wives and friends of Methodist Hospital.
  • "The Methodist Auxiliary is one of our most cherished organizations," said Ugwueke.
  • In nine decades, Auxiliary members have fundraised more than $2.5 million for Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare , including $133K in the last five years alone.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare employees gain certifications through University of Memphis

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Friday, April 21, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Since launching the Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Associate Advancement Program (MAAP), 60 employees have completed specialized certification programs or earned bachelor's degrees with little or no out-of-pocket expense.

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  • MAAP, in partnership with the University of Memphis, offers current Methodist Le Bonheur employees opportunities to affordably pursue higher education degrees and certificate options on their own schedule.
  • Recently 15 Methodist Le Bonheur employees completed a 15-month certification program to become surgical technologists in operating rooms across the six-hospital healthcare system .
  • Memphian Nikki Gist joined Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in 2020 and is a patient access coordinator with MLH's cardiology clinic, Sutherland Cardiology Clinic.
  • I didn't know if I could do it, but Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare believed in me and here I am.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare expands YMCA food program to Methodist North Hospital

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare recently expanded its partnership with the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South to include Methodist North Hospital as a new pickup location for their weekly food distribution program for school-aged children.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare recently expanded its partnership with the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South to include Methodist North Hospital as a new pickup location for their weekly food distribution program for school-aged children.
  • "Addressing food insecurity is a major priority for our healthcare system," said Marcus Ross, director of community engagement and social determinants of health for Methodist North Hospital.
  • "We know about half the patients who seek care at our flagship hospital are food insecure.
  • That means when they are discharged from the hospital, they lack resources and access to nutritious food options when they return home."

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare opens Gilda's Club location

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Friday, March 17, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, in partnership with the largest professionally led cancer support nonprofit, Cancer Support Community, opened the newest location of Gilda's Club at the Methodist Cancer Institute on the campus of Methodist University Hospital in the Memphis medical district.

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, in partnership with the largest professionally led cancer support nonprofit, Cancer Support Community , opened the newest location of Gilda's Club at the Methodist Cancer Institute on the campus of Methodist University Hospital in the Memphis medical district.
  • Gilda's Club includes a network of 175 locations across the world, reaching 1.6 million participants each year.
  • As the only Gilda's Club location in the Memphis area, cancer patients, survivors, caregivers and loved ones can access free emotional support, healthy lifestyle activities, social engagement and education at no cost.
  • Oncology patients across the Mid-South, not just those receiving care at Methodist, can utilize Gilda's Club at the Methodist Cancer Institute for resources that focus on overall health and wellness.

Cancer Support Community Opens New Location at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) has opened its newest location of Gilda’s Club at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) in Memphis, Tennessee.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Cancer Support Community (CSC) has opened its newest location of Gilda’s Club at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) in Memphis, Tennessee.
  • According to data from the American Cancer Society, an estimated 42,200 people were diagnosed with cancer last year in Tennessee.
  • “The fear of cancer weighs heavy on the hearts and minds of our neighbors across the Mid-South,” said Kathleen Forbes, MD, executive vice president of MLH Academic Group, which includes Methodist University Hospital and Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.
  • “In addition to offering cutting-edge cancer treatment and exceptional clinical expertise, we are delighted to partner with the Cancer Support Community to support the emotional, physical and social wellness needs of all those facing cancer diagnoses, helping patients and families heal and thrive.”
    “This hospital partnership underscores both CSC’s and Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare’s commitment to providing compassionate comprehensive care to anyone experiencing a cancer diagnosis,” said CSC CEO Debbie Weir.

Methodist University Hospital President elected to American College of Healthcare Executives Council of Regents

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist University Hospital president, Tim A. Slocum, FACHE, has been appointed to the Council of Regents for Tennessee, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).

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  • MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist University Hospital president, Tim A. Slocum, FACHE, has been appointed to the Council of Regents for Tennessee, the legislative body of the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE).
  • ACHE is an international professional society of more than 48,000 healthcare executives who lead hospitals, healthcare systems and other healthcare organizations.
  • Slocum joined Methodist University Hospital in 2019 as chief operating officer and has served as president of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare's 583-bed flagship hospital since August 2021.
  • Methodist University Hospital and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital comprise the academic hospitals within the MLH six-hospital system.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare acquires revolutionary radiation therapy to treat soft tissue cancers

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Friday, March 10, 2023
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has acquired a groundbreaking radiation therapy treatment system, in use at only ten cancer treatments centers in the U.S. Called Elekta Unity, the technology monitors a patient's movement while simultaneously delivering targeted radiation therapy to cancerous tumors and tumor beds.

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  • "Because of the exact precision, healthy tissues surrounding the tumor avoid unnecessary radiation exposure."
  • The Methodist Cancer Institute at Methodist University Hospital in the Memphis medical district is only cancer center in the Mid-South to offer cancer treatment on the Elekta Unity system for soft tissue cancers like brain, breast, gynecologic, head and neck, prostate and gastrointestinal cancers including pancreatic and liver cancers.
  • "Using the Elekta Unity on hard-to-treat cancers, we can minimize treatment-related side effects and reduce a patient's overall treatment schedule."
  • For more information on the Elekta Unity and other services available at the Methodist Cancer Institute, please visit MethodistHealth.org/cancer or call 901-478-2400.