Samuel Ramos, DDS, Methodist
Charlton’s 100th open heart surgery
patient (center), says everything turned
out “better than he could have imagined.”
Now he can keep up with his kids on the
basketball court. Read his full story at
A nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, Methodist Health System is affiliated by covenant with the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. To support any of Methodist’s vital health care and community programs, call Methodist Health System Foundation
at 214-947-4555. Texas law prohibits hospitals from practicing medicine. The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Health System or Methodist Charlton Medical Center.
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Shining
achievements
Methodist Health System
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26 Methodist Family Health Center and
Medical Group physicians recognized by
NCQA for patient-centered medical homes
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25 Methodist Family Health Center and
Medical Group physicians recognized by
Bridges to Excellence® for diabetes care.
Methodist Charlton Medical Center
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Dallas–Fort Worth Hospital Council Special
Recognition Award
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Pioneer Award from Duncanville Chamber
of Commerce for enhancing quality of life
for Duncanville citizens
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Best Hospital and Best Medical Facility
(Methodist Charlton QuickCare Clinic) in the
2013 DeSoto Chamber of Commerce and
Focus Daily News
Reader’s Choice Awards
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STAR Community Partner Award from
Cedar Hill ISD for its Heart of the Community
Challenge and other school involvement
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Quality Respiratory Care Recognition for the
fourth consecutive year
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Citation of Merit for the QUEST® Award for
High-value Healthcare from Premier.
More help for
local hearts
Methodist Charlton Medical Center is well on its way to becoming a
regional leader in cardiac care. Collaboration with emergency medical
services, award-winning responses to heart attacks in our cardiac
catheterization lab, advanced technology in a newly renovated
postcoronary intervention unit, and physicians and staff with years of
experience all contribute to cardiology services that you can trust and
that we’re privileged to provide. Here are a few of the milestones our
cardiology programs achieved in 2013:
No. 1 in heart attack care
The American Heart Association Dallas Caruth Initiative recognized
Methodist Charlton for having the fastest average door-to-balloon times
in Dallas County. Door-to-balloon time is measured from the moment
a patient arrives at the emergency department to the opening of the
blocked artery after a heart attack. Methodist Charlton averages
50 minutes, which is far ahead of the national goal of 90 minutes. Also
recognizing Methodist Charlton’s heart attack care, the American
College of Cardiology Foundation granted the hospital its NCDR
ACTION Registry®–GWTG™ Platinum Performance Achievement Award.
100th open heart surgery performed
In 2013, Methodist Charlton celebrated its 100th open heart surgery
milestone — only 15 months after the program’s inception. The
100th patient was local dentist Samuel Ramos, DDS, who is once
again enjoying time with his family after successful bypass surgery at
Methodist Charlton.
Progress toward the Heart and Vascular Institute
We are on our way to establishing this cardiac center in the Best
Southwest. In fall 2013, the hospital hosted the CardioShack Golf
Tournament fundraiser for the new institute.
