Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

09/29/2026

Pickleball pain or something more? 🏓⁠
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Don't assume chronic pain in your groin or abdomen is just a pulled muscle. ⁠
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Brian Shea, MD, general surgeon on the medical staff at Methodist Celina, shares the signs of a hernia and when it’s time to get checked.⁠
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Read more about how surgeons can repair hernias using a surgical robot at Shine Online. https://shineonlinehealth.com/how-robotic-surgery-has-transformed-hernia-repair/

09/28/2026

Tummy troubles? If you are experiencing these 3 digestive symptoms, you probably should see a doctor. ⁠
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Antony Mathew, MD, gastroenterologist on the medical staff at Methodist Southlake, walks us through the signs something could be wrong in your GI tract.⁠
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You can learn more about your digestive health at Shine Online. https://shineonlinehealth.com/how-gerd-is-diagnosed-and-what-else-it-could-be/

09/25/2026

Working 9 to 5? More like sleeping, cuddling, and growing!

The babies in Methodist Dallas’ NICU are celebrating Dolly Parton Day (9/25) with fringe and rhinestones. You can never be too little for a little Dolly magic!

Our NICU nursing staff who outfitted the infants truly embody the country legend’s core values: endless warmth, a giving spirit, and empowering others.

Just like once Dolly said, “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”

09/23/2026

"I waited entirely too long.”⁠
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Music minister Tony Wade was diagnosed with prostate cancer after years of putting off going to the doctor.⁠
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After successful surgery, he's singing the praises of his medical team at Methodist Southwest Medical Center.⁠

Watch his story and enjoy his music at Shine Online.

This school administrator and Gospel singer was diagnosed with prostate cancer after a long-delayed visit to a urologist.

09/23/2026

It's one of the most common reasons people end up in the emergency room--sudden abdominal pain on the lower right side!

For an emergency physician, it's a telltale sign of appendicitis.

Chris Kennedy, MD, medical director of the ER at Methodist Celina, explains what to expect if this happens to you. Hint: you probably need surgery.

09/21/2026

Olive oil can be heart healthy, but it all depends on the cooking temperature. 🍳⁠
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Nhan Nguyen, MD, interventional cardiologist on the medical staff at Methodist Richardson, tells you how to cook with olive oil--and when you might want to consider a different oil.

09/19/2026

This Dallas woman struggled with severe knee pain for years. By the time she saw her surgeon at Methodist Southwest, he says the 67-year-old grandmother had almost no cartilage left in her knee--it was bone-on-bone. ⁠
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After robotic-assisted knee replacement, she was able to ditch the walker and the daily pain meds! ⁠
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Hear more about her recovery and the new robot that helped make it possible at Shine Online.

When her arthritic knee had her feeling like a "little old lady," this Dallas woman found a permanent fix: robotic surgery.

09/17/2026

Are the over-the-counter meds you're taking causing more harm than good?⁠
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Brooke Fitch, DO, internal medicine physician on the medical staff at Methodist Southlake, says drugs like ibuprofen and some sleep aids are safe to use occasionally, but overuse can lead to kidney disease and dementia. She says it's important to tell your doctors all the medications you're taking, even the ones that don't require a prescription.💊⁠
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You can learn more from Dr. Fitch about what these medicines do to your body and safer alternatives at Shine Online. https://shineonlinehealth.com/know-the-risks-of-over-the-counter-drugs-and-safer-alternatives/

09/17/2026

This young Marine was in a catastrophic motorcycle accident on his first day back in North Texas on leave.⁠
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The 24 year old was rushed to Methodist Mansfield with very serious injuries, where every surgeon on the trauma team came together to save Caleb's life. ⁠
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Watch his remarkable road to recovery at Shine Online.

This Marine is back in the saddle after traumatic injuries from a near-fatal motorcycle crash led to 40 surgeries at Methodist Mansfield.

09/16/2026

The way modern technology allows us to treat your heart disease is just incredible! 💙⁠
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Instead of open heart surgery, so many procedures can now be performed by accessing the heart from your wrist.👀⁠
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Arash Manzori, DO, interventional cardiologist on the medical staff at Methodist Mansfield, discusses some of the ways we can identify and open up blockages without major surgery.

02/05/2024

This Arlington father is no fan of hospitals, especially after enduring his daughter's losing battle against a rare form of colon cancer.

But when his broken heart started acting up, he says he found the perfect spot to heal it---Methodist Mansfield.

How his daughter continues to inspire his health journey at Shine Online.

An atrial flutter patient with an understandable aversion to hospitals credits the staff at Methodist Mansfield for making him feel special.

01/22/2024

Growing to better serve our patients with severe brain and spine problems!💙

We just cut the ribbon on a new Neuro Critical Care Unit at Methodist Mansfield.

The 32-bed unit isn't just beautiful.. it's full of the latest advanced equipment to help diagnosis and treat strokes, seizures, and traumatic brain and spine injuries.

10/12/2023

Little Scarlett is certainly a cutie, but getting her into this world wasn't easy!

Her mom needed gallbladder surgery while pregnant then an emergency C-section at 34 weeks.

Then, Scarlett spent a month in the NICU at Methodist Mansfield, but look at her now!

Learn more about the care baby and mom received at Shine Online.

Celeste Trevino credits the care she received at Methodist Mansfield for helping her through premature birth after gallbladder surgery.

09/01/2023

This retiree is opening up all of her cookbooks again!

She's able to enjoy food now after robotic surgery fixed the severe heartburn she suffered with for years.

The innovative solution to a problem that affects 1 in 5 Americans at Shine Online.

Dinner used to be agony for Patricia French until she found heartburn relief in robot-assisted surgery for GERD.

08/11/2023

A love story for the ages!🥰

This Arlington couple got married after having heart surgery days apart at the same hospital performed by the same surgeon.

They met in cardiac rehab, and the rest is history... Their love story at Shine Online.

Ron and Patty Spurgeon had open-heart surgery days apart at Methodist Mansfield, then met and fell in love during their recovery.

04/28/2023

"I think any other 12 year old would do the same for his mom!"

That's how Isaiah described his heroic actions to save his mother when she suffered a stroke. He recognized she needed help and managed to call 911 so she could get to Methodist Mansfield for help ASAP.

Today, we were honored to give Isaiah our Community Health Hero Award. What an awesome kid!

Read more about his mom's story at Shine Online: https://shineonlinehealth.com/boy-saves-mother-from-stroke/

04/19/2023

This 76 year old is back on the golf course but getting him there took some serious teamwork.

Security contractor Tom Eastman fractured his hip at a job site last June.

The orthopedic team at Methodist Mansfield fixed his hip but also repaired a knee injury he suffered serving in the military a half century ago!

His remarkable recovery from both injuries at Shine Online:

Tom Eastman suffered a fall last June and fractured his hip. Surgeons not only repaired his hip but a 50-year-old knee injury, too.

04/09/2023

Here's to a happy and healthy holiday with your loved ones!🐰🐣