Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.

Tim Bar, MHM's Director of Communities of Solutions, presented at the American Public Health Association annual meeting, alongside colleagues from St. David's Foundation and Episcopal Health Foundation. Their session, “Community-Driven Change to Build/Rebuild Trust: Learnings from Texas Funders” explored the innovative approaches these Texas funders take to establish an equitable and healthier future for all Texans. Tim shared his experience with MHM's Prosperemos Juntos / Thriving Together initiative, a power-shifting, collaborative opportunity for communities in south and central Texas to substantially accelerate their equity journey. #APHA2024.

According to the American Diabetes Association, over 2.7 million Texans suffer from diabetes. With such a high prevalence rate at 16%, San Antonio is four points higher than the national average. We're incredibly proud to have sponsored the American Diabetes Association's Step Out Walk - an event that recently returned to the Alamo City which brings people together under the common goal of ending diabetes and providing services and treatment for those in our community. Learn more about diabetes and American Diabetes Association through the link: https://bit.ly/48qRJgz

Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.'s President & CEO, Jaime Wesolowski, along with Jordan Ghawi, MPA, MBA & Dr. Vasan Ramachandran, share an insightful OpEd in the San Antonio Report on how our well-being depends on more than just access to health care. "Life in a community with little access to health-enhancing vital resources requires more than traditional health care services. We need to broaden how we define 'health care,' but it requires a shift in thinking and action." Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNzeS_xz

Congratulations to the nearly 40 MHM Leadership Development Alumni and grantee partners who earned their Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt certification this week! This fantastic group of leaders gained essential knowledge in Yellow Belt quality improvement tools designed to optimize efficiency, eliminate waste in business processes, and reduce variation. Thanks to Mark Heithoff at Jordan Johnson Inc. for facilitating this learning.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries team members and their families proudly represented at the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's. Together, we're making strides towards a brighter future and bringing hope to those affected by Alzheimer’s. Because of the relentless work of so many, we're closer than ever to finding a cure to #ENDALZ.

Congratulations to I Care San Antonio on the ribbon cutting and grand opening for your new facility on San Antonio's NE side. MHM is proud to continue supporting the great work you do to provide complete eye care to those in need. With this new facility and additional space, we know your ability to transform and touch even more lives will grow exponentially. To learn more about their impact visit: icare-sa.org.

Sandra Moreno is a familiar face at MHM, she is a Case Manager II, a team captain for the annual Refresh Campaign - she is also a breast cancer survivor. Moreno is not alone, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, before the end of 2024, more than 300,000 women will likely receive a breast cancer diagnosis. As part of #BreastCancerAwarnessMonth, Moreno reflects on the journey that led her to discover newfound strength and faith. She also shares a message of hope for others, "They can fight and they can come out stronger.” Click here for the full story: https://bit.ly/3Yy4qCR

Last week, Chief Operating Officer Xochy Hurtado led a group of MHM team members to the Coastal Bend area. They traveled to the communities of Alice and Kingsville, where they met with Wesley Nurses Amy Gunn and Sandra Seymore, and MHM Behavioral Health Counselor, Laurie Perez. The group learned about the unique challenges that exist in each of the communities, such diabetes, mental health, and access to hygiene products. However, regional staff have forged partnerships with local organizations which help to further MHM’s mission in “Serving humanity to honor God”. Thank you to Faith on First, Weavers of Love, and First United Methodist Church of Kingsville for taking time to share their stories of impact with our team.