Growth

METHODIST HOSPITAL EXPANDS ACCESS TO CANCER CARE

WITH NEW REHABILITATION CENTER

Methodist Hospital has opened the doors to the Methodist Cancer Care Rehabilitation Center, adding to the hospital’s already robust cancer-care services. The necessity for cancer rehabilitation services has increased steadily as cancer incidence, survival, and mean patient age increase. Despite the prevalence of cancer-related disablement, sixty-seven percent of oncology patients could benefit from rehabilitation therapy, though only two percent of patients seek the care. The Methodist Cancer Care Rehabilitation Center is expanding access to care for patients battling cancer and develops personalized care plans to help reduce or prevent the severity of side effects in all phases of cancer treatment.

The center’s therapists are certified in cancer rehabilitation and maintain a deep understanding of the physical, spiritual and emotional impact cancer has on the body. Individual therapy plans are tailored around each patient’s diagnosis and personal goals. Conditions treated include balance problems, joint and muscle pain, loss of bladder control, mobility loss, swelling and more. Located on the campus of Methodist Hospital in the TNI building, this 6,700-square-foot specialized care center offers eight private exam rooms and a large rehabilitation gym fully equipped with cardio machines, weight training equipment, balance equipment, high-low exercise tables, and parallel bars. Additionally, advanced technologies allow the skilled team to further conduct therapy including a biothesiometer to measure sensory deficits, spirometry to measure lung function and a bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) device designed to measure body compensation, such as muscle mass and limb volumes.

“Patients become cancer survivors from the moment of their diagnosis. We know that diagnosis and treatment of cancer takes a physical toll, and having a treatment center dedicated to multiple modalities of therapy is an important step to ensuring the best outcomes for patients with cancer in San Antonio and South Texas,” commented Dr. Melissa Crawley, medical oncologist. The Methodist Cancer Care Rehabilitation Center is located at 4410 Medical Drive, suite 440 and is operated in partnership with Forté Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. For more information, please call (210) 575-9740 or visit SAHealth.com.

NEW CARDIAC REHAB CENTER UNVEILED AT METHODIST HOSPITAL | METROPOLITAN

Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan recently celebrated the opening of its new Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Center, expanding its cardiovascular services to cover a broader continuum of care for patients. Located in its own suite on the hospital’s campus, the center will serve as a place for patients with heart conditions to rehabilitate so they can live healthier lives. “We are thrilled to announce our newest service offering with the opening of our Cardiovascular Rehabilitation Center,” said Megan Cool Amalakuhan, Chief Operating Officer. “Our hospital will continue to respond to the growing needs of our community through our commitment to bring high quality, comprehensive care to the communities we serve.”

The center’s multidisciplinary approach is essential for treating and managing acute and/or chronic cardiac disease. As part of the outpatient program, patients will experience a personalized treatment plan which includes evaluation and instruction on physical activity, nutrition, stress management, and more. Designed to assist each patient with gaining optimal physical, psychological, social, and vocational well-being, an emphasis is placed on incorporating longterm lifestyle changes to help protect and preserve cardiovascular function and maintain optimal health.

Methodist Hospital | Northeast announced expansion plans with the addition of Methodist Plaza II, a second medical office building in the City of Live Oak. Methodist Plaza II will be a three-floor facility, spanning over 73,000 square feet. It will include a hospital-based outpatient surgery center with five operating rooms, robotic surgery capabilities, and a cardiology imaging center. In addition to patient care services, Methodist Plaza II will be home to several Methodist Hospital | Northeast partners: Alamo City Surgeons, Cardiology Clinic of San Antonio (CCSA), Northeast Pulmonary and Sleep Associates (NEPSA), Sports Medicine Associates of San Antonio (SMASA) and Virtuosa.

This expansion is phase two of a larger growth plan for Methodist Hospital | Northeast, which encompasses the development of a third medical office building. “As our community continues to grow quickly, the increased demand for high-quality healthcare is a need we are ready and eager to provide,” said Michael Beaver, CEO at Methodist Hospital | Northeast. “Methodist Plaza II will help elevate our clinical services to support the community. As our community grows, so will we – with even bigger plans for the future.” Over the past two years, Methodist Hospital | Northeast has grown to include a new hybrid operating room, a 30-bed state-of-the-art Progressive Critical Care Unit, a 30-bed Orthopedic Neurosurgical Unit and a parking garage expansion. The hospital has also increased access to emergency services by opening Methodist ER | Nacogdoches, Methodist ER | Converse and will soon open Methodist ER | New Braunfels, to meet the growing demands of the northeast Bexar, Guadalupe and Comal Counties.

METHODIST HOSPITAL | NORTHEAST ANNOUNCES EXPANSION OF SERVICES AT GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY