It is with much excitement that I am announcing Pat Burns has accepted the position as Chief Operating Officer at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital effective June 1, 2010. As many of you know Pat Burns served as the Vice President of Operations at Methodist Medical Center and has been within the Methodist Healthcare System for 26 years and has always had a great attitude and track record of success. You may not know that Pat served as my Laboratory Director while I was Chief Operating Officer at Humana Women’s Hospital South Texas in the early 90s. In my 23 year healthcare career with several hundred department directors having reported to me, Pat ranks among the top. I know that Pat is very excited about joining our team and helping us achieve all the goals and visions that we share for Methodist Stone Oak Hospital. Please join me in welcoming Pat to our team.

Dean Alexander, FACHE
CEO Methodist Stone Oak Hospital

We have been very busy since Punxsatawney Pup saw his shadow on Ground Dog Day! Methodist Stone Oak Hospital will open on March 9, 2009 and as you have seen from our Web site, there is a lot of events in February starting with February 14 “Methodist Loves Stone Oak Health Fair” here.

Take a look at Punxsatawney Pup in the attached flyer. We hope to see you on Feb. 14 between 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Health Fair!

PUNXSATAWNEY PUP SEES SHADOW

Keep browsing our Web site because the ribbon cutting event will be held on March 9 when we open the doors.

Dean Alexander, CEO
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital

When I was hired three years ago to open Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, I knew I had to become a part of this community in order to build a hospital that would meet its needs. By establishing the Advisory Panel, I have been able to truly put my finger on the pulse of Stone Oak and make decisions about the hospital based on input from the folks who have a vested interest in keeping Stone Oak one of the best places to live.

Methodist Healthcare is already the region’s preferred health care provider, and we are on track to ensure that Methodist Stone Oak Hospital continues the tradition of excellence. Our Advisory Panel members have contributed many volunteer hours to ensure that Methodist Stone Oak Hospital achieves the goal of the Hospital of the Future, bringing high-tech and high-touch together.

The group meets formally on a quarterly basis. We provide them with updates on how construction is going and get input on how we can remain a good neighbor in this community. The panel has helped us select scholarship winners from Ronald Reagan High School and get involved in activities that are specific to Stone Oalk. The panel members serve as ambassadors throughout the community, letting their neighbors and colleagues hear about all the latest happenings at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital, located at 1139 E. Sonterral Blvd. and Highway 281.

In just a few short months, construction will be completed! Between now and then, we have a lot of work to do including hiring the “best and brightest” team of nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. If you’ve driven by recently, you’ve noticed our giant banners letting everyone know that we are NOW HIRING. Anyone interested in applying can call 638-HIRE to find out about job openings and the hiring process.

I look forward to the March 2009 opening of the Hospital of the Future, where high-tech and high-touch come together.

Dean Alexander, CEO
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital

This month, Eileen Huss joins us full time as our new Vice President of Patient Care Services at Methodist Stone Oak Hospital. Eileen is a great addition to our high tech, high touch approach to providing an extraordinary healing experience from our patients. Eileen has worked for me in two different hospitals prior to coming to San Antonio. I recruited Eileen because of her dedication to quality care and her ability to provide world-class service to our patients. She most recently helped open the Methodist Boerne Emergency Department and was instrumental in getting this emergency department running efficiently.

I’m also excited to announce that Stephanie Parker will join the Methodist Stone Oak Hospital team on September 15 as our Chief Financial Officer. Stephanie’s thirteen year history with Methodist Healthcare System includes serving as the Division Controller from 1998 to present. This experience and her strong Aggie accounting education will bring much strength to the Methodist Stone Oak team.

Methodist Stone Oak Hospital will have the best employees caring for its patients. In just seven more months we will be opening the hospital of the future, where high tech meets high touch.

Dean Alexander, CEO
Methodist Stone Oak Hospital