Methodist Healthcare System

04/19/2026

If you’re starting , you may be feeling a mix of emotions and uncertainty. That’s normal – and your emotional well-being matters as much as your physical care.

Get tips to feel more prepared, manage stress and move through each stage of your fertility journey with greater confidence: https://bit.ly/3OuzLnK

04/17/2026

Did you know more than 100,000 people are on the transplant waiting list – and every day, 13 people die waiting for an organ transplant?

If you meet eligibility requirements, you may be able to help save a life through living . Living donation is when a healthy person donates an organ – or part of an organ – to help someone get the transplant they need.

➡️Want to learn more about becoming a living donor? Start with these facts: https://bit.ly/3QbQdK9

04/17/2026

Happy Fiesta San Antonio!

04/16/2026

Keep the beat, save a life! Join us for free hands-only CPR training for Fiesta San Antonio attendees at select events, helping our community members build the confidence to respond in a cardiac emergency.

Our nurses and volunteers will provide fast, hands-on training and the first 5,000 training participants will receive a special edition Methodist Healthcare Fiesta medal. See below for location and event details!

Fiesta Fiesta® 2026 — The Official Kickoff to Fiesta San Antonio
Thursday, April 16, 2026
4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. (until supplies last)
Travis Park
301 E. Travis St.
San Antonio, TX 78205

Battle of Flowers Parade — Sponsor Village
Friday, April 24, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (until supplies last)
Madison Square Park
400 Lexington Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78215

Fiesta Flambeau Parade — Sponsor Village
Saturday, April 25, 2026
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (until supplies last)
Madison Square Park
400 Lexington Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78215

04/16/2026

For more than 10 years, Juan Vasquez, Navy veteran, lived with kidney failure and the daily challenges of dialysis. Despite exhaustion and setbacks, he stayed active, hopeful, and focused on what mattered most.

In August 2023, Juan received a life changing kidney transplant at Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant. Just months later, he returned to the golf course—a powerful reminder of how far he’d come.

Today, Juan is enjoying renewed freedom, energy, and time with his family (and five dachshunds). Reflecting on his journey, he encourages others to take their health seriously—even at a young age. Following medical guidance, staying active, and addressing health concerns early, he says, can make a life changing difference.

In honor of , we’re sharing Juan’s story to raise awareness, inspire hope, and celebrate the gift of organ donation. His journey is a reminder that life after transplant can be full, active, and meaningful. Read Juan’s kidney transplant journey here: https://bit.ly/4861eCQ.

04/15/2026

Art, healing, and community come together at Methodist Hospital Metropolitan! 🎨♥

Through Centro San Antonio’s Art Everywhere initiative, Methodist Hospital Metropolitan is partnering with San Antonio artists Sandra Gonzalez and Malachy McKinney to create large-scale murals on its new parking garage. The artwork will reflect the hospital’s role as a light for the community and serve as a symbol of hope and compassion.

Read how this project is bringing art and healing together: https://bit.ly/4tVbQNn

04/15/2026

This , we're thankful for stories like Brynn and Madison's 🫶

Madison Rodgers saw her little sister Brynn struggling with an auto immune disease known as Henoch-Schönlein purpura or IgA vasculitis. The 22 year old Madison saw her little sister Brynn in pain every day in high school. https://bit.ly/481u7A4

04/15/2026

The Rehabilitation Department at Methodist Hospital Northeast was recognized in the top 10% in HCA Healthcare for Rehab Quality Performance at the close of Q4 2025— a reflection of the skill, dedication and compassion our team brings to every patient experience.

To celebrate, the team welcomed former patients back to share in the moment alongside HCA Healthcare leaders and members of our senior leadership team. Their stories served as a powerful reminder of why quality care matters.

We are proud of our rehabilitation team for the expertise they bring to helping patients regain strength, confidence and independence.

04/14/2026

Methodist Hospital is honored to be named one of Modern Healthcare's 100 Top Hospitals® Powered by Premier for the 3rd year in a row! This achievement reflects the dedication of our teams at Methodist Healthcare to delivering exceptional care, driving innovation and improving outcomes for the communities we serve.

“The continued recognition of Methodist Hospital among the nation’s top-performing hospitals reflects the unwavering commitment of our physicians and colleagues to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care,” said CEO Ryan Simpson. “This achievement speaks to a culture grounded in purpose, strengthened by clinical excellence, and driven by teams who are dedicated to advancing outcomes, elevating the patient experience, and serving our community with compassion every day.”

Data collected from other Methodist Healthcare hospitals—including Methodist Children’s Hospital, Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan, Methodist Hospital | Northeast, Methodist Hospital | Texsan, and Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant—contributed to Methodist Hospital’s designation.

04/13/2026

Whether tamarins or humans, we’re always happy to celebrate a twin birth🎉

04/13/2026

As a hospital proudly dedicated to transplant care, National Blue & Green Day is especially meaningful to the Methodist Hospital Specialty and Transplant. Colleagues came together in blue and green to raise awareness for organ, eye, and tissue donation through hands-on activities, donor education, and conversations that truly matter.

From decorating rocks with messages of hope to sharing how individuals can register as donors, the day reflected the heart of our mission: transforming lives through transplant and honoring the generosity of donors and their families.

Thank you to our team members who continue to champion donation and help make lifesaving transplants possible every day. Learn more about the transplant services offered here: https://bit.ly/3OEM8gZ

04/11/2026

Yesterday, teams across the Methodist Healthcare System came together in many meaningful ways to celebrate Blue and Green Day in honor of . This collective show of support reflects our shared commitment to excellence in care, compassion, and community impact.

The impact of that commitment is powerful. In 2025 across Methodist Healthcare System:
• 28 organ donors gave the gift of life, saving 78 lives
• 139 tissue donors provided the potential to save and enhance 9,975 lives
• 249 cornea donors restored sight for over 600 recipients

These numbers represent more than statistics. They reflect lives changed, hope restored, and the extraordinary difference made possible through teamwork, dedication, and the generosity of donors and their families.

We are proud of our teams for continuing to lead with excellence and for honoring the gift of life in all that we do.