Hundreds of people who have successfully ended their struggle with obesity by having gastric bypass surgery will reunite to share their amazing stories of weight loss, and at the same time inspire others who might be considering gastric bypass as a solution to obesity.

Methodist Hospital Dedicates New Cath Lab

Sue Francis, president of the Methodist Hospital Foundation, along with Methodist Hospital nephrologist Bashir Ahmad, MD, will be presenting the golf championship belt to John Wuo, foundation board member and former mayor of Arcadia, at the upcoming Arcadia city council meeting. Dedicated physicians and community members have enjoyed a string of friendly yet competitive golf tournaments that have raised substantial funds to support Methodist Hospital’s Foundation.

Arcadia, Calif. – Methodist Hospital held a special graduation for nine employees who successfully completed the SAW (School at Work) program. The SAW program is essentially a career development system that is focused on entry-level workers in the health care industry with a goal of preparing graduates for not only better paying jobs but also entrance into local community colleges. Students who participate in the program are taught important skills like resume building, effective communication, and tim

ARCADIA, CA. - Methodist Hospital recently received a three year approval with commendation by the Commission on Cancer of the American College of Surgeons for gaining significant distinction in its oncology department. Sonja Flores, cancer resource center manager, stated “We are proud to say that our program not only received approval, but commendation in five categories.” Receiving approval means that the hospital’s facility has dedicated itself to providing the best in the diagnosis and treatment o

The statewide medical and health disaster exercise is an annual event that tests and evaluates hospitals, clinics, EMS and local public health departments on their ability to deal with catastrophic events. Every year a new scenario is developed that encourages hospitals and health care providers to interact with local law enforcement, local emergency management and community partners. This year’s scenario was selected to address the emerging threat of outbreaks of infectious diseases after the events

Arcadia, Calif. – Methodist Hospital announced today its support of DVT Awareness Month, joining a national effort to raise awareness of this serious, yet preventable condition and its potentially fatal complication, pulmonary embolism (PE).

Arcadia, Calif. – When the women of Methodist Hospital’s nursing school of 1958 graduated, a brand new house cost only $12,950. That same year, NASA was formed and Toyota and Datsun cars began selling in the US. These were just some memories recalled during last week’s reunion of Methodist Hospital’s nursing class of 1958.

ARCADIA, CA. – Methodist Hospital will be celebrating its 54th Holiday Homes Tour on December 5, 2008. This year’s Holiday Homes Tour will feature three beautiful homes in the area that will be decorated in different styles of décor and will showcase the work of three professional decorators.

ARCADIA, CA. – Methodist Hospital will begin construction of a new patient tower this month having secured Housing and Urban Development insured tax-exempt bond financing. The new tower is the cornerstone of a major campus expansion program to meet urgent emergency and critical care needs in the San Gabriel Valley.

ARCADIA, CA. – An incredible celebration is planned for Methodist Hospital Foundation’s Mardi Gras on Tuesday, February 24, and everyone is invited. The annual fundraiser is expected to pack Sirona's at Santa Anita Park and benefit The Campaign for Methodist Hospital.

ARCADIA, CA. – Over 500 guests attended the 14th annual Mardi Gras celebration held at Sirona’s at the Santa Anita Park. Colorful beads and the music of the popular Soulville band greeted guests while over 20 restaurants were there to sample the guests with food. A wonderful silent auction with extensive offerings was definitely not to be missed and had the crowd buzzing with excitement.

The sixth annual bariatric reunion celebration hosted by Methodist Hospital. This year’s theme will be reminiscent of the 1950s.

Methodist Hospital will host the Cerner and Nurture “Smart Semi” — an 18-wheel semi-truck that showcases interactive technology designed to improve the patient’s experience and clinical outcome. The Smart Semi is a mobile showroom featuring innovative technology and solutions in an environment designed to improve workflow and enhance care. The rolling exhibit includes interactive technology that transforms a standard patient room into a healing environment, and gives patients access to everything from

ARCADIA, CA. –Methodist Hospital announced today that philanthropists Tom and Bea Hollfelder have made a $4 million gift to The Campaign for Methodist Hospital - Creating the Next Generation of Care. To date, this is the largest outright gift made by individual donors in the hospital’s 106 year history.