By Elvira Cruz, LCSW, Community Counseling Services Manager
Methodist Healthcare Ministries' Community Counseling services help people who are uninsured; whose existing coverage does not provide mental health services benefits; who are low-income and lack the money to pay for counseling services; or who would not receive treatment any other way.
Counseling can help individuals or families struggling with various issues. It can assist in making sense of situations by offering tools for challenging mental health journeys. It can teach healthy boundaries and identification markers for anxiety struggles. It can motivate you to socialize. Counseling can teach you healthy choices to cope with depression or self-harming behaviors, or it can help you work through an eating disorder or an addiction.
Some people struggle daily with anxiety, fears, anger, desperation or despair, and may need help understanding and managing his or her feelings. Do you know someone who is irritable or aggressive, has risky or destructive behavior, seems hypervigilant, has heightened startled reactions, has difficulty concentrating or cannot sleep? You can play an important role in lending a helping hand or an ear to listen. It's easy to get stuck in a cycle of unhealthy mental health. If you know someone who is hurting, we're here to help.
Counseling services are provided by trained, licensed professional counselors and social workers in local churches across the Rio Grande Valley, Laredo and the Coastal Bend. Sessions are private and conducted in a safe and familiar environment such as churches and community centers. To learn more about Methodist Healthcare Ministries' community counseling services, visit www.mhm.org. Find a community counselor near you at www.mhm.org/map.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries' will relocate its primary care clinic to the former home of Southeast Baptist Hospital.
San Antonio (Jan. 12, 2017) – For 20 years, the Bishop Ernest T. Dixon, Jr. Clinic, owned and operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc., has served San Antonio's uninsured patients from the Eastside Medical Office Building on East Commerce Street. Methodist Healthcare Ministries is proud to announce it will relocate its Bishop Ernest T. Dixon, Jr. Clinic to a familiar address on the Southeast side of San Antonio. The property which once was home to Southeast Baptist Hospital was purchased Jan. 11 by Methodist Healthcare Ministries and will be the grounds for the expansion of its Dixon Clinic services when it relocates late 2017.
The Dixon Clinic is part of Methodist Healthcare Ministries' strategy for improving community health and is intended to stimulate additional investment in health care services on the Eastside. "We opened the Dixon Clinic with the vision that it would become a resource for uninsured and low-income families who had no other access to primary care or social services. Our goal then was to draw additional resources to what had been a dramatically underserved area. Today, in addition to operating the Dixon Clinic we continue to fund the Eastside through partners such as CommuniCare and CentroMed," explained Kevin C. Moriarty, president and CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
In March 2015, Methodist Healthcare Ministries commissioned Capital Healthcare Planning, an independent consulting firm, to identify and determine high-level needs of at-risk populations across the greater San Antonio area (read report: Bexar County Uninsured Market Assessment: Primary Care). The objective was to understand the current provision of care to at-risk populations within Bexar County; identify major gaps in care that might suggest opportunity for Methodist Healthcare Ministries to provide additional resources; and to work with community leaders, partners and stakeholders to develop consensus around a model and plan for service delivery to address those gaps in care. "The data showed an emerging unmet need. It affirmed we still have work to do on the Southeast side and the Dixon Clinic was the answer just as it was 20 years ago," said Moriarty.
Southeast Baptist Hospital closed its doors in 2011. The current property grounds have two medical office buildings, as well as the once Southeast Baptist Hospital building, all of which sits on 20 acres of land. Dixon Clinic operations will relocate to one of the medical office buildings while the other is currently occupied by a group of private physicians. The hospital building will be demolished as additional plans for the site develop.
"We are thrilled to make this announcement as we celebrate the Dixon Clinic's 20th anniversary," said Moriarty. "Bishop Dixon, for whom the clinic is named after and who served in The United Methodist Church for many years, would have been so proud that a service that provides care to a community he loved, and which we have been honored to be a part of, will continue to serve so many."
About Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. is a private, faith-based not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating access to health care for the uninsured through direct services, community partnerships and strategic grant-making in 74 counties across South Texas. The mission of the organization is "Serving Humanity to Honor God" by improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of those least served in the Rio Texas Conference area of The United Methodist Church. The mission also includes Methodist Healthcare Ministries' one-half ownership of the Methodist Healthcare System, the largest healthcare system in South Texas, which creates a unique avenue to ensure that it continues to be a benefit to the community by providing quality care to all and charitable care when needed. For more information, visit www.mhm.org.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc., has recently collaborated with Medtronic, a global leader in medical technology, to introduce the Medtronic Turning Point program to Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ patients with diabetes. As part of the program, patients work alongside a health partner and track their diabetes information on an innovative phone app. We sat down with Christopher Martinez, RN, WCC, a Medtronic Turning Point health partner housed at Wesley Health & Wellness Center – a clinic owned and operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries – who is dedicated to helping patients succeed.
Q: What’s your role at Wesley Health & Wellness Center? I’m the face-to-face representative for Medtronic. I have an assigned group of 8-10 patients, and I’m their health partner. Besides enrolling patients in the program and helping them with any equipment troubleshooting, I review their patient profile and look at how they’re doing with their diabetes.
Q: How does the Medtronic program work? It’s a six-month program. We do our best to keep patients engaged with in-person or phone call check-ins, and our patients agree to keep an open line of communication with us. Patients use a smartphone which contains a free app they use to monitor their diabetes progress, and information gets routed to a Wesley Health & Wellness Center health educator and me. If we see something that needs to be addressed, the health educator relays that directly to the patient’s physician. That way we’re doing it sooner rather than later, since waiting until the patient’s next appointment could lead to complications.
Q: How can you join the program? Methodist Healthcare Ministries offers this program to its patients free of charge. Wesley Health & Wellness Center’s health educators first screen Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ patients to make sure they meet the program’s enrollment criteria. For example, candidates must be 18 years or older, have an A1C level of nine or above, have some understanding of smartphone use, etc. If they meet the criteria, the health educator informs the patient of the Medtronic program and if they’re interested I get the green light. I meet with the patient – and with the health educator to keep that rapport – and I’ll explain the program in more detail. If the patient then wishes to enroll, they’re given all program related materials and education is initiated. Sometimes we even work with a patient’s family member. You find that a lot in the Hispanic community; the wife takes care of the husband and prepares his meals and gives him medication.
Q: How does the app work? The app tracks a number of things besides blood glucose levels. Based on our conversations, and on their medications, I teach the patient how to utilize the best trackers for their care. For example, if they have a rapid-acting insulin that needs to be adjusted per meal, then we make sure they check their sugar prior to every meal and they document it on the app. They can even photograph their meal and send it to me, and I can count their carbs. I then help them do their own carb counting. We can track their blood pressure, sleep patterns, weight, and then decipher the data and trends. There are so many things we can do to empower them to become more independent … and that’s the goal. In six months, I want to provide them with enough information so they can independently manage their diabetes and understand how it relates to their diet, activity, rest, stress and medication.
Q: How’s the dynamic at Wesley Health & Wellness Center? We’re the intermediary between the patient and the clinic. We’re not here to replace any of the many disciplines at Wesley Health & Wellness Center that do a great job; we’re here to enhance what they’re trying to do. The clinic is kind of like a one-stop shop. I’m blown away by all the services. As a health partner, I think, “Oh you’re having problems with that? Guess what, Wesley has this health class or exercise program you can tap into.” It makes my job easier.
Q: How do you advise patients? I let them know how they’re doing in the program with an average or estimated A1C to give them awareness and help them succeed. If I see elevated blood sugar, I ask what they may have eaten and we discuss how they can prevent that from going higher/lower next time. It can be difficult to manage your diabetes after you leave the clinic so we try to give guidance and fill that void. We calm patients, or if necessary, we advise them to move up their doctor’s appointments so their diabetes doesn’t get so severe they need to go to the emergency room. We help patients meet their goals and get their A1C lower. There’s a lot of myth in diabetes. Some think, “When I was a kid, I drank a lot of soda and that’s why I have diabetes.” But it doesn’t work that way. It’s important to touch on that because it can affect patients.
Q: How have you seen the program succeed? We’ve recently obtained information on how well the program is working. Some patients’ diabetes is severe. I recall the highest A1C I saw was 13%, and we were able to bring that down. While results may vary, on average we’ve been able to bring A1C numbers down 2.0 points amongst Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ patients. I have patients that have shown remarkable results with their A1C in the six-month duration – some as early as four months!
Q: What are some of your favorite patient stories? I had one patient who was extremely happy she was getting dentures – the ones that snap into place, not just the adhesive kind. I had connected her with Wesley’s dental services. She asked me, “I don’t have teeth, why should I go to dental?” After explaining why and working side-by-side with Wesley’s health educators, she was ecstatic saying, “Next time you see me you’re going to see me with a beautiful smile!” It was so sweet.
One of my patients lost more than 20 pounds within the first four months. I helped talk her through her diet and exercise, and her energy levels got higher and her blood sugar got better. It’s a big deal. Her family took note of that and praised her. She also became the center of attention at her church to spread that ‘you too can do it.’ She’s a rockstar in her church community.
Another patient of mine who’s a chef at a ministry has now gotten his assistants to prepare healthy meals. He’s spreading that knowledge and experience in the ministry. He’s even got his running shoes now – he leads a walking group.
You can’t help but develop sort of a level of friendship; you develop that rapport.
Q: How do you help patients the most? I think it’s the fact that we’re there for patients, providing a wealth of knowledge. One main struggle with diabetes in knowledge deficit. There’s so much to learn about it. Sometimes it can be overwhelming for a patient, so we take it slow. They can take their blood sugar, but after taking 2-4 a day you can get lost in those numbers, so it’s helpful when you can put it into perspective. We try to help modify some of their behaviors, through diet, exercise or medication compliance and we hold them accountable. Not strict, but we do hold them accountable. I take every opportunity to teach something. Patients don’t make mistakes; I just look at it as ‘what can we do differently.’ When you hear them repeat your same words 3-4 phone calls later, it’s cool to know they’ve learned and are applying it to their care plan.
Q: What’s something you’ve learned? We’ve created a foundation with Wesley Health & Wellness Center. The clinic has played a huge role in how we’ve polished our processes. I’m grateful for that. We’ve learned a lot. We now try to maintain the same model with other clinics. I’ve got nothing but love for Wesley.
A closer look into Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ grant-making. By Jane Hevesi, community grants specialist
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
Do you know the formula for impacting the health care needs of individuals and families? One local San Antonio organization, SAMMinistries, thinks they may have found the answer: integration. SAMMinistries has been a funded partner of Methodist Healthcare Ministries since 2009 and is an interfaith ministry whose mission is to help the homeless, and those at risk of becoming homeless, attain self-sufficiency by offering, with dignity and compassion, shelter, housing, and services.
Through collaborative grant development in 2015, SAMMinistries and Methodist Healthcare Ministries co-developed a new program model to holistically meet the health care needs of the individuals and families SAMMinistries serves. To effectively address the complex of needs of families experiencing homelessness, programming was intentionally designed with integration in mind, coordinating medical, dental, mental health, and wellness services, to impact health outcomes and treat the whole person. Critical to the program’s success are community partnerships, which has become the backbone of the Integrated Health and Wellness Program (IHWP).
“Integrated programming recognizes the fact that humans are not two-dimensional and that homelessness is not solved by solely providing housing needs, but by addressing the multitude of needs that determines one’s overall health – the Social Determinants of Health,” stated Elizabeth De Los Santos, Grants Officer at SAMMinistries.
By leveraging new and existing partnerships with community partners, SAMMinistries provides a wide-range of services that would not be possible for the organization to provide alone. The early success of the Integrated Health and Wellness Program was grounded in new and existing collaborations with community partners. Through co-locating at SAMMinistries: medical and dental services are provided by UT Health Science Center San Antonio; mental health services are provided by Our Lady of the Lake and by an onsite Licensed Professional Counselor; and other heath related services, such as yoga, are provided by Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ Wesley Nurses. These partnerships provide a learning environment for medical and dental residents, helping them strengthen skills by working in an integrated setting and providing quality care services to populations in need.
“Coordinated services ensure that a multitude of needs are addressed and that families do not fall between the cracks, reducing barriers to accessing holistic approaches to services,” said De Los Santos. “Caring for the whole person helps that individuals build resiliency, coping better during times of stress. By focusing attention on the health and wellness of our clients, in addition to providing classes in financial management, parenting, and other basic skills, families can see measurable improvement, positioning them for success when transitioning to stable housing and moving forward with their lives.”
Encouraging participation in activities that improve the health and well-being of family members, and building health care habits in family units, also leads to improved physical and mental health outcomes, helping to prevent complicated and costly health issues later in life.
How are you impacting health in your community through partnership?
As Chief Operating Officer at Methodist Healthcare Ministries, preparing for the new year means looking at the closing year to evaluate the degree to which the organization's operations achieved the objectives set by our board of directors and what processes are needed to achieve our goals or build upon them moving forward. As they say, "Hindsight is 20/20." There is always more we can do to improve—especially when I think about the lives this organization touches. We must constantly challenge ourselves to ask: "What can we do better, more efficiently, or in a way that more people can be served?" and "How can we be sure we are making a measurable, positive impact in our patients' health outcomes?" I know every team member at Methodist Healthcare Ministries is driven by the desire to do more for our patients; to make our communities healthier. It's why we invest so heavily in our performance management systems and utilize evidence-based models of care to ensure we offer the highest degree of quality in our programs and services. That investment and focus on quality is why Methodist Healthcare Ministries recently captured the attention of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) – the lead federal agency charged with improving the safety and quality of America's health care system. AHRQ recently featured Methodist Healthcare Ministries' Wesley Health & Wellness Center in San Antonio as part of their New Models of Primary Care Workforce and Financing study which examines the workforce that is needed to deliver fully comprehensive, high-quality primary care across the United States.
They visited with us in April to get a full view of our model of care, including our staffing structure and how it influences patient care. We spoke on how motivational interviewing training for our teams helps us to facilitate personal growth and behavior change in our patients/clients. And, we talked about how de-escalation education helps to provide our clinicians and front line staff with techniques to prevent the intensification of risky or potentially harmful situations. Their focus and interest centered on how we create and maintain an integrated care model, with consideration to the social determinants of health and how our holistic programming influences our patients' outcomes.
We also explored how morning huddles keep our interdisciplinary team on the same page, how rounding gives us consistent and steady feedback, and spoke to the importance of co-location – all being under the same roof.
Beyond in-person and inter-care collaboration, we highlighted how internal electronic health records, and our involvement in a citywide health information exchange network, help to keep clinicians well informed of patient history and better manage care. We explained how warm handoffs between our medical, dental and behavioral health team help us to build trust with our patients while providing comprehensive care, and how to meet the cultural needs of our patient population. And, of course, we stressed the high value we place on training and professional development as part of continuous quality improvement.
Hindsight is indeed 20/20. Looking back at these last few years, and seeing the culmination of all the organization's hard work being reflected in the AHRQ study, gives me great pride and motivates me to do more for our patients and clients. From the provision of services to those we fund through partnerships, this organization has made great strides in creating access to quality care for our patients, but also helping them to achieve better health outcomes. Above all, I am proud of the dedication and hard work our team puts into bringing life to our mission of "Serving Humanity to Honor God."
By Matthew Martinez, recreation & enrichment specialist
Proverbs 16:9 – In his heart, a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.
Doing my job requires that I give a lot of myself – physically, mentally and spiritually. I've been working at Methodist Healthcare Ministries as a recreation & enrichment specialist for two years now, but not a single day has been as rewarding as the day that I put on, 'the Santa suit.'
It was a typical Friday in December, filled with a lot to do and little time to do it. The one difference was that today, Dustin, our multimedia production coordinator, was going to record our department for the MHM Christmas video. I along with all of my team members, gathered in the gym to shoot our clip. That's when I was handed a Santa coat and hat. For some reason, joy filled my heart in a way that it hadn't in a while at work. After we finished shooting the scene, I was told that the rest of the suit was in the storage closet. I don't know why, but for some reason, I felt God calling me to the suit. One of my co-workers tested me and said, "You won't wear that all day," and so I accepted that challenge and did.
It started as just a silly way of walking around the building, but then, after putting on the wig, beard, pants, boots, jacket, and hat, something changed. I found myself smiling under that beard and wanting to make everyone else smile as well. So I made my way around Wesley Health & Wellness Center, the clinic owned and operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries. I went to the dental, medical, and parenting areas, the kitchen and even the pharmacy. All along the way, I was stopped by employees and clients alike, smiling and wanting to take a picture with Santa Clause. In all my time at Methodist Healthcare Ministries, I've been a part of many smiles and even some tears, but no memory will ever stick to my mind as well as this one. I made employees who were weary from another hard year of work smile and laugh. I made clients from as young as a few months to the seniors in our classes smile when things outside of this building are often too hard to allow for smiling.
I will always remember the day I put on that suit. For that one day, I was more than just a recreation & enrichment specialist; I was a glimmer of hope for many, a reminder that through God's love and compassion nothing is ever too hard to overcome. My original plans for that suit led me to put it on, but God led me to bring a little bit of Christmas joy to those at Wesley Health & Wellness Center.
At our previous Wesley Nurse forum, we had a wonderful group of presenters from Living Compass, a Christian-based program that integrates faith and wellness. Their message was about simplicity. Simplicity is a concept I am trying to embrace; it's a challenge, but I continuously try to work at it. With Christmas approaching, my family and I have been focusing more on the reason for the season, Christ's birthday. Also, instead of traditional gifts, we're giving each other the gift of time, as everyone is busy these days. I'm equally reminded of how precious our time is with loved ones and dear friends. A friend of mine recently lost her battle with cancer, she was only in her early 60s. I was able to spend a few final minutes with her, sometimes just filling the time with silence, but it was understood just how much that time meant.
When I was at the Luling Area Ministerial Alliance Food Bank recently, the thoughts flooded over me again about how much we have that we sometimes take for granted. I had packed some items to donate to the food bank's clients, and at the last minute thought to add some jump ropes to my bag. While I was there, a mom with a little girl around four years old came in. Even though I thought she may be a little young for it, I asked the girl if she'd like a jump rope. Her eyes lit up, and she ever so politely said, "Thank you, I've always wanted a jump rope." It was evident that this simple gift meant so much to her. I had to fight back tears. As the little girl left, she wished me a Merry Christmas. I think it was the most special Christmas wish I will ever remember!
This simple gift required such little effort on my part, but meant the world to one little girl. As we go through the rest of the Christmas season and into the next year, I hope this story resonates with you as it touched me, so that not just at Christmas but all year long, we can look past a person's surface and see that there is more than meets the eye to everyone we see. Everyone has a story. When you see a downtrodden person walking down the street, what are your thoughts or actions? The grumpy man in the grocery store – do we stop to find out that his wife passed away last year, and that this is a hard time of year for him? Or the quiet person on the sidewalk – do we stop to find out if this person is perhaps a veteran who is now battling mental health issues due to post-traumatic stress disorder? Is he or she suffering in silence, longing for just a moment of eye contact and a simple "hello?"
We can give such simple gifts that mean so much to someone else without it costing anything but our time. Until next time, be well and be blessed.
Rhonda Hunnicutt, RN, is a Wesley Nurse with Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. Methodist Healthcare Ministries' Wesley Nurse program is a faith-based, holistic health and wellness program committed to serving the least served through education, health promotion and collaboration with individual and community in achieving improved wellness through self-empowerment. Learn more at www.mhm.org.
For the fourth, consecutive year, Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. partnered with Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children's Hospital to donate nearly 50 decorated, artificial Christmas trees to several underserved families in San Antonio.
"We are delighted to be able to provide our clients with some holiday cheer this season. Christmas is a time of compassion and giving, and that's what these trees symbolize. We are grateful for the generosity of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children's Hospital, and the joy this donation will bring many families," expressed Oanh Maroney-Omitade, vice president of clinical operations at Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
As part of their holiday celebrations, several departments of Methodist Hospital and Methodist Children's Hospital participated in an annual Christmas tree decorating contest. Trees adorned with unique ornaments, some hand-crafted by employees, were put on display at both hospitals, transforming the facilities into winter wonderlands. Select trees also contained presents for an extra holiday surprise. The trees were then delivered to Wesley Health & Wellness Center where they were distributed to approximately 50 families who participate in Methodist Healthcare Ministries' programs and services.
"Getting a Christmas tree means a lot to me and to my children," said a Christmas tree recipient. "There wasn't going to be a Christmas tree at our home, but thanks to Methodist Healthcare Ministries, we had a happier Christmas. We were very surprised and grateful. It was truly a blessing."
In the spirit of Christmas, clients from Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.'s knitting class donated more than 60 hats to residents at Haven for Hope, a private non-profit aimed at transforming the lives of men, women and children faced with homelessness in the San Antonio/Bexar County area.
"We see health in terms of mind, body and spirit. In addition to the primary health care services offered at our Wesley Health & Wellness Center, we provide the community with a place to learn and grow through exercise classes and support groups. Our knitting classes are particularly popular for community members to make friends, and share struggles and successes while learning to knit and quilt," said Oanh Maroney-Omitade, vice president of community health programs at Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
The hats were hand-knit by nearly 30 class participants at Methodist Healthcare Ministries' Wesley Health & Wellness Center as a part of their recreation and enrichment program. This is the second year the donation has taken place. Each hat took about two hours to make and various sizes were made for men, women and children. The holiday donation will be distributed to Haven for Hope residents with the most critical need.
Significant health differences for Blacks and Hispanics in Texas lead to higher health care spending, lost work productivity and a dramatic number of years lost to premature death. That's just a few of the findings of a new study examining the economic burden associated with health disparities across the state. Episcopal Health Foundation and Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. sponsored the report.
The report found people of color in Texas are less likely to say they're in good health, more likely to be uninsured, and have higher rates of diabetes and obesity. The report found these and other poor health outcomes cost families, employers, insurers and governments an estimated $1.7 billion in excess medical spending for hospital care, doctor services and prescription drugs. Researchers estimate health disparities cost Texans $2.9 billion in lost work productivity, primarily because of costs associated with more annual hours off work due to poorer health. The report also found poor health outcomes lead to a dramatic number of years lost to premature death – nearly 400,000 lost life years in Texas today, split evenly between Blacks and Hispanics. This loss of life represents an economic impact of nearly $20 billion, the report found.
"The average Hispanic or Black child in Texas is much more likely to be born into a reinforcing cycle of poorer health, lower educational attainment and fewer job opportunities," said Elena Marks, president and CEO of the Episcopal Health Foundation which co-sponsored the report. "These preventable differences not only unnecessarily lead to more illness and disability for many Texans, but the entire state is paying a massive economic cost. And if nothing changes, those costs will rise dramatically."
The report found that the economic impact of health and socioeconomic differences are expected to increase as Texas' population grows and people of color become of larger share. Two-thirds of the 7 million children in Texas today are children of color, and half are Hispanic.
"Disparities in health status are already higher in Texas than in many states, and it's an issue that will increase in importance given the changing composition of the Texas population," said Ani Turner, co-author of the report and co-director of Altarum Institute's Center for Sustainable Health Spending.
Turner and other researchers estimate by 2050, the economic costs of health disparities in Texas are expected to increase by more than 80 percent to $3 billion in excess medical spending, $5.5 billion in lost productivity and 690,000 lost life years at a value of $35 billion.
"We can't sit by and allow the cycle of health differences to continue," said Kevin C. Moriarty, president and CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries. "Given the enormous economic burden of these health differences in Texas, we have to make the health of ALL communities and access to care for ALL a priority in our state."
Moriarty and Marks said expanding Medicaid would ensure that uninsured, low-income Texans would gain access to needed health insurance to access care, and ultimately have better health outcomes. The two philanthropic leaders believe the report should help guide elected officials, communities, and congregations in developing policy and budget priorities to reduce the human toll and rising costs of health disparities in Texas. The report was co-authored by Ani Turner and Erica Munoz-Rumsey of Altarum Institute, Thomas LaVeist of George Washington University, and Darrell Gaskin of Johns Hopkins University.
Jaime Wesolowski is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Methodist Healthcare Ministries. A healthcare executive with three decades of leadership experience, Jaime is responsible for the overall governance and direction of Methodist Healthcare Ministries. Jaime earned his Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration from Xavier University, and his Bachelor’s of Science from Indiana University in Healthcare Administration. As a cancer survivor, Jaime is a staunch supporter of the American Cancer Society. He serves as Chair of the American Cancer Society’s South Texas Area board of directors and he was appointed as Chair to the recently created South Region Advisory Cabinet, covering eight states from Arizona through Alabama. Jaime believes his personal experience as a cancer survivor has given him more defined insight and compassion to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients and their families.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas Inc., has recently collaborated with Medtronic
Do you know the formula for impacting the health care needs of individuals and families? One local San Antonio organization, 
