Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare's History
The conceptualization of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare began in 1899 when a Mississippi farmer, John Sherard, saw a need for a Methodist hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. In 1911, John Sherard would become the founder of Methodist Hospital, donating the first $1,000 towards the establishment. More than a century later, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare has evolved into a comprehensive healthcare system dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate, and innovative care to patients and their families.
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Today
Present day, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is committed to serving the greater Memphis area, with partners and locations spread across the mid-south. The award-winning healthcare system offers surgery centers, home health agencies, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient facilities, hospice residences, and physician practices to ensure all patient needs are met. The range of services that MLH provides include cancer care, behavioral health, cardiology, diabetes and endocrinology, emergency care, primary care, women’s health, orthopedics, and more. Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare also formed Methodist Minor Medical Center and Methodist Medical Group, which consists of 65 locations.
With 2,000 providers and more than 13,000 Associates, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare strives to find innovative ways to bring exceptional care to individuals and families in Memphis. The network has been recognized for excellence on numerous occasions by top media sources, such as Forbes, Fortune 100, and more.
The organization has also been named the “Best Regional Hospital in Memphis” by U.S. News and World Report for 13 consecutive years. More recently, it was recognized as the “Best Hospital in Memphis” by U.S. News and World Report and one of the 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review.
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare continues to exemplify itself as a leader in the healthcare industry, placing compassionate patient care and positive health outcomes at the forefront of its values.
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