Biography of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Healthcare Provider

Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, a not-for-profit healthcare system, and its dedicated staff of medical professionals have been caring for patients and families for over 100 years Founded in 1918 and guided by roots and social principles in the United Methodist Church to help meet the growing need for quality healthcare in the greater Memphis area, Methodist Le Bonheur provides care to all those in need, regardless of their ability to pay.

Since its founding, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has grown from one hospital into a comprehensive healthcare system with more than 12,000 associates supporting six hospitals This includes nationally ranked Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities, a hospice residence and physician, and specialty practices serving communities across the Mid-South

Healthcare Where You Live

What distinguishes Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is its care, which extends far beyond the walls of its hospitals. Multidisciplinary medical teams supported by state-of-the-art technology deliver the services individuals want and need to the neighborhoods where they live. Methodist Le Bonheur is committed to serving all of its patients' healthcare needs and consistently delivering high-quality, safe care to those they serve This means individuals and families living in the Mid-South who need hospital care can be able to receive some of the best care in the country.

Healthcare Services

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare offers clinical expertise and a focus on improving every life it touches. The staff is committed to providing exceptional, cost-effective patient and family-centered care.

Methodist Le Bonheur's hospitals, primary care offices, and specialty practices in Tennessee provide a wide range of healthcare services and specialties, including transplants and advanced heart procedures, neurology and neurosurgery, cardiology, diabetes and endocrinology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, ear, nose and throat, hospice care, cancer care, emergency care, behavioral health, employee assistance programs (EAP), primary care, weight loss, women's health and others.

A Leader in Transplants

For example, the Methodist Transplant Institute, located at Methodist University Hospital in midtown Memphis, has been a leader in the transplant field for more than four decades and is nationally recognized for its success with kidney, liver, kidney-pancreas, and pancreas transplants Partnering with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, its specialized transplant team strives to improve patients' quality of life and life expectancy

Cardiac Care at Methodist Le Bonheur

Methodist Le Bonheur's cardiology program is renowned for combining the latest in leading-edge heart care technologies and treatment options with medical experts and convenient care locations to offer comprehensive cardiac service. Their highly trained team is dedicated to providing excellent clinical, diagnostic, interventional, surgical, and electrophysiological cardiac care. The team treats all types of heart conditions, from aortic stenosis to arrhythmia, cardio-oncology, heart disease, congestive heart failure, peripheral artery disease, and structural heart disease.

Cancer Care

The experts at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare come from various medical and scientific disciplines, working together to provide integrated, holistic healthcare to cancer patients – from screening and diagnosis to personalized treatment options. Services for cancer treatment include blood and marrow, mammography, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology.

The Methodist Cancer Institute is accredited by the Commission on Cancer (CoC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS).

Hospice Care

Those facing a life-limiting illness will find compassionate care for patients and their families at the Methodist Hospice Residence. Methodist Le Bonheur is one of the few non-profit healthcare systems in the region, turning away no one because of their inability to pay for services The healthcare system cares for those diagnosed with a terminal disease, meeting hospice requirements. The team focuses on the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient and family, with patients choosing how

they want to spend their final days and retaining their dignity while managing pain and symptoms

Neurology and Neurosurgery

The Methodist Brain and Spine Institute is at the forefront of ground-breaking treatment and surgery and provides family-centered, interdisciplinary care to patients across the United States In partnership with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Methodist Le Bonheur offers expert neurological care and neurosurgery for various nervous system conditions

From neurological testing, a thorough evaluation and workup, a second opinion, or comprehensive treatment, patients can access an elite team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, nurses, and other specialists passionate about their health and well-being They treat various conditions and diseases, including care for traumatic brain injury, aneurysms, seizures, skull and spine fractures, epilepsy, Parkinson's, stroke, brain tumors, multiple sclerosis, memory loss, and neuromuscular disorders

Diabetes and Endocrinology

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare treats diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other hormone-related conditions. It also offers classes for nurse practitioners, pharmacists, and dieticians to help patients control their diabetes. Methodist Le Bonheur provides a variety of courses and support groups, along with other resources offered throughout the community.

Women's Health

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare specializes in women's health, providing breast health and mammography, including its Methodist Mobile Mammography unit, which delivers convenient care to women throughout the state It offers a wide range of treatments for gynecological conditions

and maternity care. Its maternity centers provide comfortable rooms and exceptional neonatal care

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