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Growth Across Methodist Healthcare
Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant
has expanded its Outpatient Behavioral Health Services in a new location now on the hospital’s campus. The newly renovated space increases access to more patients needing mental health services.
“We are excited about what this space is going to bring to the care of our patients in an outpatient setting,” said Jeff Wilson, CEO of Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant. “We’ve expanded the group room capabilities, added space for virtual sessions, and have closer interaction between our inpatient and outpatient staff.” The department added group therapy rooms and expanded its intensive outpatient program, with additional days and times offered to accommodate patient schedules. The suite offers a more conducive environment to healing and recovery in the treatment of behavioral health conditions, including mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and substance use disorder. The space also provides more offices for virtual option delivery, including virtual assessment and virtual Intensive Outpatient services. Our outpatient services is one of few community programs that provides medication management oversight for all levels of care by a Psychiatrist and/or Advanced Practitioner.
To learn more about Behavioral Health Services at Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant, visit SAHealth.com/mentalwellness.
METHODIST HOSPITAL | NORTHEAST IS LAUNCHING NEW LUNG NODULE PROGRAM
This July, Methodist Hospital | Northeast will be the second facility within the system, following Methodist Hospital, to open a lung nodule program supported by the Care Assure team. With the rapid rise of lung CT screenings resulting in incidental lung nodules, there is an opportunity to provide increased care and support for patients most at-risk of developing or living with lung cancer. Data for low-dose CT scans are significantly low in our country. While these screenings have proven effective in saving lives, less than six percent of eligible patients are screened. Of the patients who have a low-dose CT scan, very few receive a follow-up nodule evaluation. The goal of this new program is to increase education and provide a seamless process for primary care physicians within the community to connect their patients with the appropriate care. If a patient’s CT scan reveals an incidental lung nodule finding, and he or she is eligible for the program, one of our navigators will step in to ensure the patient receives the necessary care. By implementing standardized technologies and processes, including high-quality outreach and communication, this program will lead to improved quality of care and patient satisfaction as well as improved efficiencies and resources for physicians and hospital care teams.
GROWTH ACROSS METHODIST HEALTHCARE
METHODIST HOSPITAL | NORTHEAST CONTINUES TO SIGNIFICANTLY EXPAND TO GROW ALONGSIDE ITS COMMUNITY
Supporting some of the fastest growing areas in our nation, Methodist Hospital | Northeast has invested over $100 million in expansion projects over the past several years. This year, the hospital invested an additional $37.3 million, so our medical and hospital staff have better resources to care for the rapidly growing health needs of the northeast Bexar, Guadalupe and Comal counties.
Some of the previously completed projects include: • The expansion of its emergency room by 15 beds and more than 40 treatment spaces • The opening of two freestanding emergency rooms (Methodist ER | Converse and
Methodist ER | Nacogdoches) • The first phase of the inpatient tower with 30 new all-private rooms for neurosurgical and orthopedic patients • The addition of a new helipad In 2021, the list of approved projects includes: • A new hybrid operating room to support the cardiovascular and surgical service lines • A three-level vertical expansion of the parking garage with 238 additional parking spaces for patients, visitors and staff • An enhancement of the electrophysiology lab with new and advanced technology • Renovations of the first floor to provide a more aesthetically-pleasing environment as well as more efficient and convenient spaces for various teams
• Phase two of the inpatient tower expansion which adds 30 all-private patient rooms to support surgical and medical services lines while creating 30 additional beds in the ICU At this time, all projects are on schedule to be completed by the end of the year with more exciting expansions on the horizon in 2022.
METHODIST HOSPITAL EXPANDS SLEEP MEDICINE IN SAN ANTONIO
About 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep problems. Methodist Hospital recently opened a brand new sleep center, located at 4330 Medical Drive, to help patients rest better and avoid serious health risks through diagnosing and treating sleep disorders. The demand for sleep studies at Methodist Hospital has significantly increased over the past couple of years. Patients were referred to nonlocal sleep labs for their studies, and space limitations meant some people weren’t quickly being accommodated. In partnership with Vital Sleep, The Center for Sleep at Methodist Hospital helps expand sleep medicine and diagnostic testing in San Antonio and throughout Texas, alleviating the need to travel far from home.
The center has a fully-equipped diagnostic sleep lab that conducts a variety of tests using the latest medical technology to assist physicians in the evaluation and treatment of patients with sleep disorders or problems such as sleep apnea, insomnia, and sleepwalking. “The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) has increased over the years. Given that we now know that untreated sleep apnea is an independent cardiovascular risk factor, it has become essential to identify and effectively manage OSA to achieve optimal population health,” commented Misha Peter, MD, Medical Director of The Center for Sleep at Methodist Hospital. The eight-bed specialized care center provides testing to patients of all ages with various sleeping disorders that affect their health and well-being. The center was designed with patients’ comfort in mind; each private room feels more like a hotel, with amenities such as in-suite restrooms, television, and a hallway kitchen space where guests can get refreshments.
Some people who have high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, weight gain and memory issues don’t realize that sleep disorders may contribute to these health conditions. Patients who are experiencing persistent, loud snoring; muscle soreness or weakness; difficulty falling asleep; restless sleep; or have recently gained weight and are morbidly obese should consider a sleep study. “The new sleep lab is a necessary and welcome addition to the city of San Antonio, supported by the exceptional level of healthcare provided by Methodist Hospital,” commented Dr. Peter. “We are proud to be able to offer this facility to accommodate our city's growing needs.” The Center for Sleep at Methodist Hospital is located at 4330 Medical Drive, Suite 140. For more information, please call (210) 575-9100.
