The details
According to a news release, Methodist Southlake’s heart care program underwent a rigorous onsite review in May 2025 in which The Joint Commission assessed the hospital’s standards for emergency response for heart attacks, cardiac catheterization laboratory services and inpatient treatment.
"Achieving this certification [in] just under a year and a half of starting our heart attack program validates the commitment and dedication of the entire hospital for this community," Methodist Southlake President Benson Chacko said. "This is another step in our pursuit to become the trusted provider of choice in our community."
How we got here
Methodist Southlake has provided 24/7 coverage for patients with severe heart attacks since February 2024, which is a necessary requirement to receive the PHAC accreditation.
To earn the certification, Methodist Southlake formed several teams to ensure the processes for reducing treatment delays and improving communication between departments were streamlined and more coordinated, according to the release.
The more cohesive process allows for heart muscle to be preserved, which could save lives, the release states.
"This certification reflects our team’s commitment to delivering rapid, evidence-based, high-quality care," Methodist Southlake cardiologist Anas Alomar said. "For our community, it offers peace of mind knowing that expert, lifesaving treatment is available close to home when every second counts."
What else?
Methodist Southlake recently stated it was installing a helipad to the western portion of the hospital, which is being built to move patients who need to be airlifted to another hospital for treatment.
The helipad is expected to be complete by the end of September, according to previous Community Impact reporting.
