Spirit of Women
Dedicated to Excellence in Women's Health
Methodist Health System is the area’s only member of the Spirit of Women Hospital Network, an elite coalition
of hospitals and health care providers dedicated to
excellence in women’s health, education and
community outreach. Our partnership with Spirit of
Women includes all of the hospitals and clinics of
Methodist Health System.
View the fall issue of our Spirit Magazine
National Standards of Excellence
Spirit of Women health systems aspire to a set of National Standards of Excellence in Women’s Health. These standards are developed in educational cooperation with the Office of Women’s Health and the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Community assessment and targeted women’s programming
- Life stage program planning
- Diversity
- Strategic alignment of women’s services
- Innovation in outreach
- Quality improvement
- Multidisciplinary integration
A Vibrant, Fun Approach to Women’s Health
Membership in this nationally acclaimed organization is part of our fresh, vibrant approach to women’s health services. Spirit of Women focuses on creating educational events that entertain and engage women. Signature events include:
- Spirit Girls' Night Out
An October multigenerational event targeting breast cancer and other leading women’s health issues. Watch a video of Spirit Girls' Night Out 2008. Click here. To learn about this year's event, visit bestcare.org/paris.
- Day of Dance
A February Women’s Cardiovascular Signature Event. Watch a video of Day of Dance 2009. Click here.
- Spirit of Nursing
A May event to honor, celebrate, and thank all community nurses for all they accomplish daily.
Spirit of Women national partners:
- Office on Women’s Health
- National Institutes of Health
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- American Vascular Association
- National Peripheral Arterial Disease Coalition
- American College of Cardiology
- National Ovarian Cancer Coalition
- National Stroke Association
To learn more about Spirit of Women, visit www.spiritofwomen.com or
call (402) 354-6821.