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Methodist Health System's mission is to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare.
Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, Methodist Richardson, Methodist Midlothian, Methodist Southlake, Methodist Family Health Centers
09/07/2026
09/01/2026
For one Dallas woman, losing weight paved the way for a healthier lifestyle.
Darrah Rippy wanted to get fit for her 50th birthday trip to New Zealand so she could go hiking and take in the sights more easily. She turned to the Medical Weight Loss and Wellness Program at Methodist Dallas, which helped her lose 60 pounds and gain muscle over the course of a year.
The program provides nutrition counseling, fitness coaching, and body composition analyses.
Read Darrah's story and learn how the program inspired a new commitment to health and wellness at Shine Online.
Weight loss paves way for a 'magical' trip to New Zealand This educator wanted to get fit before a trip down under, so she shed 60 pounds thanks to the weight loss program at Methodist Dallas.
Does HPV always cause cancer? Is irregular bleeding normal?
Brandon Roane, MD, gynecologic oncologist on the medical staff at Methodist Southwest, tackles some of the common questions he gets from women.
Dr. Roane also lays out some recent advancements in the treatment of these cancers at Shine Online. https://shineonlinehealth.com/new-treatments-personalize-gynecological-cancer-care/
08/28/2026
Nothing can stand between this 71-year-old woman and her regular Pilates class for long, not even a life-threatening hernia that cut off the blood supply to most of her digestive tract.
Her surgeon credits her physical fitness and the care she received in the ICU at Methodist Mansfield for the speed of her remarkable recovery.
Read the inspiring story of this "tough lady" at Shine Online.
Getting back to Pilates after a hernia turns life-threatening Doctors and nurses marveled at this “tough lady” whose physical fitness played a major role in her recovery.
The evolution of surgery.
These days, many surgeries, like gallbladder removal, are minimally invasive. Patients are able to recover much quicker and spend less time in the hospital, the advantages of performing surgery with tiny incisions and even tinier cameras and instruments.
Jeremy Parcells, MD, general surgeon on the medical staff at Methodist Mansfield, breaks down the advantages to doing surgery this way.
Should I avoid seeds and popcorn if I have diverticulitis? 🍿
Actually, both are safe, says Steve Duffy, MD, general surgeon on the medical staff at Methodist Celina Medical Center. Dr. Duffy explains how research has debunked this decades-old digestive health myth.
08/24/2026
That over-the-counter pain reliever you reach for just about every day could be harming your kidneys. 💊
What you need to know about the effects of these incredibly common drugs on your kidneys at Shine Online.
How taking pain killers every day can damage your kidneys Taking ibuprofen or aspirin is safe for occasional use, but you may be risking your kidney health if you take them every day.
Are you having balance problems? Or maybe, numbness and tingling in your hands?
You might think it’s just part of getting older- which isn’t necessarily true.
Stephen Katzen, MD, neurosurgeon on the medical staff at Methodist Mansfield, says these symptoms could be a sign of cervical myelopathy,meaning your spinal cord is being compressed.
You might be able to have surgery to decompress your spinalcord and get you back to living pain free.
Dr. Katzen says if you are having these symptoms, talk to your doctor about it and get scans done.
Endometriosis is more than painful periods.
Christine Hemphill,MD, OB-GYN on the medical staff at Methodist Celina Medical Center,explains what endometriosis is, how it can affect pain and fertility, and what we know about the role genetics may play.
Some do’s and don’ts to avoid heart disease!
Anas Alomar, MD, interventional cardiologist on the medical staff at Methodist Southlake, weighs in on wine, daily aspirin, energy drinks, and more!
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