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Methodist Moments
A FAB-BOO-LOUS HALLOWEEN FOR PREEMIES AT METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Newborns and their families in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Methodist Children’s Hospital participated in Halloween festivities this year. Tiny superheroes, bumblebees, princesses, and deliciously-sweet treats were looking fab-BOO-lous just in time for their first Halloween. Each of our tiniest patients wore a costume that was handmade by one of our wonderful NICU nurses and volunteers with Threads of Love. The costumes included everything from fuzzy animals, Super Mario Bros., and sweet treats such as cupcakes, doughnuts, and candy corn.
Methodist Healthcare introduced the newest San Antonio Spurs fans born the first week of basketball season at Methodist Hospital, Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan, and Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak. Spurs Sports & Entertainment kicked off the season by gifting a few little rookies their first set of Spurs gear. This year celebrates Methodist Healthcare’s 7th season as the official healthcare system partner of the San Antonio Spurs and San Antonio FC. This partnership helps educate the community on the importance of health and wellness.
Methodist Hospital | Atascosa and the Pleasanton Express partnered to encourage the community to celebrate Good Neighbor Day, encouraging residents of Atascosa County to be good neighbors now and always. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter officially named September 28 National Good Neighbor Day, recognizing that human values and consideration for others were essential to our system of civilization. The hospital took it one step further, working with the Atascosa County Judge to proclaim September 26-October 3 National Good Neighbor Week in Atascosa County as a special time to care for neighbors to form or maintain friendships. As part of the observance, Methodist Hospital | Atascosa provided free breakfast and lunch for first responders at their cafeteria. They challenged residents and businesses to pay it forward and do something kind. Several businesses and organizations participated, gifting kind messages, food, flowers, and more to their neighbors and friends. This movement continued for a few weeks after the official observance.
“We know that the community has been through many trials and tribulations over the past few years but taking care of one another and lifting each other up makes a big impact. National Good Neighbor Week encouraged us all to be kind to one another and maybe find a way to pay it forward! One small act of kindness can make a big impact in someone’s life,” said Greg Seiler, Chief Executive Officer at Methodist Hospital | Atascosa.
