2012 Community Highlights
Televangelist James Robison was the
guest speaker for Methodist Charlton’s
annual Pastor Appreciation Luncheon.
KCBI Radio news anchor Chris Howell
served as emcee for the event honoring
those who offer spiritual support to
patients and their families.
For women with questions about nutrition,
skin care, and feeling and looking their
best, Methodist Charlton’s free 2nd Day
of Summer event had the answers.
2013 Community
Highlights
Attendees at the Men’s Health Tune-Up
sample healthy foods and have candid
conversations with physicians about
various men’s health issues.
To your
health
Having a healthy body, mind, and spirit
is important. In 2013, Methodist Charlton
Medical Center hosted and sponsored
a variety of events to motivate people
toward healthy lifestyles and help improve
our communities, including:
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Heart to Heart and 2nd Day of Summer
free women’s health events
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Men’s Health Tune-Up free men’s
health event
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Leadership Texas day for health
care education
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Health Occupations Discovery
Day for Cedar Hill, DeSoto, and
Duncanville ISD high school students
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Best Southwest Legislative
Breakfast Series.
Take a
look!
These initiatives are making a healthier community
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Heart of the Community Challenge.
Methodist Charlton welcomed
100 community households to improve their heart health through this
16-week program offering heart disease education and fun activities
for the whole family. Participants also received free health screenings
to gauge their progress in the program.
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Golden Cross Congregational Health Ministry.
Through partnering
churches, Methodist Health System provides health outreach
and education.
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Methodist Generations.
The program offers a variety of wellness
activities, social events, and education outreach throughout the year
for people age 55 and older.
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Mobile mammography.
In partnership with Susan G. Komen® Dallas
County, Methodist Health System’s mobile mammography unit
brought breast cancer screening directly to 3,631 women this year,
including 1,313 in the Methodist Charlton service area.
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Prostate Screening and Awareness Program.
This free service
reached a milestone this year, screening its 80,000th man for prostate
cancer. More than 2,661 men in the Methodist Charlton service area
also benefited from this service, which provides more screenings than
any other hospital-based program in the nation.
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Certified Application Counselor (CAC) assistance.
Methodist Health
System has counselors available 24/7 to assist anyone wanting to
enroll in the national health insurance exchange program.
We also support numerous community endeavors and organizations,
including the Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster ISDs;
Cedar Hill Rotary Club Bike Rally; DeSoto Health Care Symposium;
Duncanville Chamber of Commerce Auction and Gala; Lancaster
Chamber Gala and Golf Tournament; Leadership Southwest; March of
Dimes; Taste of Duncanville; and Volley 4A Cure.
