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“Membership in the Mayo Clinic Care Network is exciting
as it confirms that Methodist Health System is providing
the most current and superior medical treatment available to
our patients. It allows Methodist physicians to obtain another
world-class opinion for our patients.
“No longer is it necessary for our patients to travel away from the
comforts of our community to obtain another opinion or search for
answers. Each patient can be reassured that he or she is receiving
the best care and gaining the additional expertise of one of the
leaders in health care, all the while remaining where they are the most
comfortable — at home, surrounded by their loved ones.”
— Frank Vittimberga, MD, chief medical officer, Methodist Charlton
Javier found tools for change
Javier, a father of two, had just been diagnosed with type
2 diabetes. He and his wife, Elena, decided they wanted
to start making healthy changes for the whole family,
especially when it came to nutrition.
In addition to other resources through the Methodist
Diabetes Self-Management Program, Javier learned
that he has access to Mayo Clinic’s library of more
than 2,500 education materials in English (and nearly
300 in Spanish).
Mayo Clinic physicians produced the materials to
help patients understand various conditions and their
treatments so that patients could be more involved in their
health care.
As a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network,
Methodist is able to share Mayo Clinic’s education
materials with patients like Javier. And proven resources,
like the latest tips on controlling diabetes, helped Javier
and Elena make positive changes for their family.
Michael’s eConsult saved time and money
Thirty years as a professional tennis instructor had taken their toll
on Michael’s back, and a spine-fusion procedure was inevitable.
Michael feared that the procedure could affect his active career,
however, and decided to seek a second opinion from Mayo Clinic.
While it would be physically and financially challenging to travel
to their facility in Rochester, Minnesota, Michael felt it was worth
the risk.
Fortunately, Michael’s neurosurgeon at Methodist could consult
directly with a Mayo Clinic specialist by using an eConsult. The
Mayo Clinic specialist was able to evaluate Michael’s imaging results
and collaborate with his surgeon on the best course of action.
Michael was thrilled about the convenience of the eConsult —
and grateful to skip the hours of travel.
Turns out the Mayo Clinic physician agreed with the neuro-
surgeon’s suggestions and was able to speak to the medications
and physical therapy regimens that had helped in similar cases.
This extra perspective gave Michael the reassurance he needed.
He scheduled his surgery at Methodist for the following week. In
no time, he was back on the court and back pain–free.
physicians of Mayo Clinic, ensuring world-class diagnostics and treatment.
Learn how we’re working together at MethodistHealthSystem.org/Mayo.
Two respected names, one purpose. You.
SM