Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) is a comprehensive, not-for-profit healthcare system based in Memphis, Tennessee. It is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of communities across the Mid-South. Established in 1918 as a single hospital, MLH has expanded to include multiple facilities over the past century.

The system now includes six hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, hospice residences, and physician practices. MLH is known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and compassionate care.

Hospitals and Facilities

• Methodist University Hospital: Located in the heart of the Memphis Medical Center, this 617-bed facility is the largest hospital in the MLH system. It serves as the major academic campus and principal teaching hospital of the University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
• Le Bonheur Children's Hospital: The region's only comprehensive pediatric hospital, it is a 255-bed facility recognized nationally among the "Best Children's Hospitals." It is the Level 1 pediatric trauma center for the Mid-South, providing specialized care for infants, children, teens, and young adults.
• Methodist Le Bonheur Germantown Hospital: A 319-bed full-service hospital serving east Memphis and surrounding areas. It is known for cardiology and surgical specialties.
• Methodist North Hospital: This 246-bed community hospital serves Northeast Shelby County, including Raleigh/Bartlett, Frayser, Millington, and Tipton County, offering personalized care for over 40 years.
• Methodist South Hospital: Located in Whitehaven and serving south Memphis, this 156-bed hospital offers specialized care in diabetes, emergency services, maternity, orthopedics, wound care, and limb preservation.
• Methodist Olive Branch Hospital: A 100-bed hospital in Olive Branch, Mississippi, supporting north Mississippi with cardiology, emergency, general surgery, and maternity services.

Specialized Services

MLH provides a comprehensive range of specialized healthcare services, including:

• Behavioral Health: Mental health support services.
• Cancer Care: Integrated screening, diagnosis, and treatments.
• Cardiology: Advanced heart care services and technologies.
• Diabetes & Endocrinology: Management of endocrine disorders and diabetes.
• Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT): Complete care for ENT conditions.
• Emergency Care: Immediate treatment for urgent medical needs.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential support for employees and families.
• Hospice Care: Compassionate support for patients with life-limiting illnesses.
• Imaging & Diagnostic Services: Advanced imaging at main hospitals and outpatient centers.
• Neurology & Neurosurgery: Innovative treatments and surgeries for neurological conditions.
• Orthopedics: Comprehensive orthopedic care at multiple sites.
• Primary Care: Accessible services throughout Memphis.
• Transplant Services: Nationally recognized programs for kidney, liver, kidney-pancreas, and pancreas transplants.
• Vascular & Endovascular Surgery: Specialized vascular surgical procedures.
• Weight Loss Services: Supportive programs and surgeries for weight management.

Community Impact

In 2022, MLH contributed more than $300 million in community benefits to Memphis and the Mid-South. This included charity care, Medicare/TNcare shortfall, medical education, and community health improvement services.

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare remains committed to providing high-quality, innovative, and compassionate care to all patients and their families, regardless of socioeconomic factors.

Locations

• Memphis, TN, USA – Primary location with multiple hospitals and services.
• Memphis, TN, USA – Additional campus and outpatient facilities.