Trophy Club, Texas — Methodist Southlake Hospital briefed the town council on Sept. 8 about recent service expansions, emergency‑care performance and local partnerships. The hospital’s president, identified in the meeting as Vincent, described a new primary heart‑attack certification, the expansion of interventional cardiology services and plans to open a primary‑care clinic in Trophy Club by the end of the year.

Why it matters: Local cardiac capabilities shorten transport and treatment times in emergency cardiac events and reduce ambulance turnaround, which can keep more EMS resources in the community and improve patient outcomes.

Details presented: Vincent said Methodist Southlake operates as a 54‑bed full‑service hospital on about 30 acres that has expanded emergency capacity (12 ER rooms) and added a cath lab and ICU resources. The hospital reported that a STEMI (active heart attack) program went live in early 2024 and that the hospital holds a primary heart‑attack center certification from The Joint Commission and recognition linked to American Heart Association standards. Staff reported the national guideline for door‑to‑balloon time is 90 minutes; Methodist Southlake’s average door‑to‑balloon time was presented as 57 minutes.

Vincent also announced a new clinic planned in Trophy Club (near the Chipotle location cited in the presentation) expected to open by early January. He described expanded service lines (interventional cardiology, neurology, GI and growing breast surgery volumes) and highlighted patient experience metrics the hospital tracks: inpatient and outpatient satisfaction percentiles and a four‑star Google rating among competitive hospitals in the market.

Partnership with first responders: Hospital staff said closer hospital capacity and the new heart‑attack capability reduce EMS turnaround time by allowing crews to return to service faster after patient drop‑off. Chief Wise (Trophy Club emergency management/first‑responder lead present at the meeting) praised the hospital for staffing and capabilities that support local emergency response.

Quote: Vincent, president of Methodist Southlake Hospital, summarized the relationship with the community this way: "Good times, bad, Methodist is your partner." (as stated during the presentation).

No council action was required; the appearance was an informational community highlight. Council members and first‑responder leaders thanked the hospital for community partnerships, continuing‑education opportunities and event support.