Methodist Charlton will now be called Methodist Southwest Medical Center, according to a press release Wednesday, with a mission to serve southwest Dallas County.
DALLAS — Methodist Charlton Medical Center now has a new name 50 years after first opening its doors.
Methodist Charlton will now be called Methodist Southwest Medical Center, according to a press release Wednesday, with a mission to serve the best southwest region with compassion and care.
The name change will become official at midnight on Aug. 1, as the location looks to better align the centers name with the geographic region reinforcing Methodist Health System’s commitment to Southwest Dallas County, the company says.
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“Our name has changed, but our purpose has not,” Methodist Charlton Medical Center President Michael Stewart said. “This new chapter reflects the growth of our hospital and the communities we proudly serve, while honoring the trusted, compassionate care our patients have relied on for generations.”
Over the past 50 years, the hospital has evolved from an 84-bed community hospital to a 314-bed healthcare center for hundreds of thousands of patients seeking emergency care, comprehensive cancer treatment, robotic technology, and women’s services. The company also says a new Breast Center will open later this year.
“Today is about more than a name,” said Chief Executive Officer James C. Scoggin, Jr. “It is about honoring a legacy, recognizing the incredible growth of this hospital, and looking ahead to the future we will build together.”