San Antonio, TX (January 14, 2026) – Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) is launching The Roots of Well-Being, a new podcast series debuting on major streaming platforms. Building upon the organization’s core mission of serving humanity to honor God, the first season delves into the voices of humanity, and the influential role they play in creating solutions that improve the health and well-being of communities across South Texas.  

Hosted by former news anchor and reporter, Steven Cavazos, the series invites audiences into meaningful conversations with individuals and organizations who partner with MHM to co-design, co-create, and co-evaluate changes that positively impact their communities. Each episode offers a deeper understanding of how lived experience can lead to transformation.  

“Methodist Healthcare Ministries has a deep commitment to listening and learning from those who truly understand their communities. Our team members recognize that, in an effort to advance the health and well-being of individuals and families across our service area, the right voices need to be at the table. We are thrilled that The Roots of Well-Being will bring these insightful conversations to a wider audience,” said Jaime Wesolowski, President & CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries.  

Here is what to expect for episode 1 of The Roots of Well-Being: Connecting with Communities:  

In the premiere episode, Cavazos sits down with two of MHM’s Community Council Members from the Rio Grande Valley. Community Council members serve as a bridge between the communities MHM serves and its Board of Directors. Their lived experience provides unique perspectives and insights that are shared with the Board, influencing how decisions are made and carried out. Their stories offer a first-hand look at how community insight can lead to collaboration and powerful partnerships. Audiences will gain a deeper understanding of the importance of elevating local voices in decisions that can influence health outcomes.   

Release Dates:  

• Part 1: January 14, 2026  

• Part 2: January 28, 2026  

To watch the first episode, click here.  

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About Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.   

Methodist Healthcare Ministries broadens the definition of health care by providing low-cost clinical care for the uninsured and by supporting community-led efforts that improve living conditions that cause people to be sick in the first place. We use our earnings as co-owners of Methodist Healthcare to ensure that people who are economically disadvantaged and uninsured can live their healthiest lives. We do this by advocating for, investing in and providing access to quality clinical care and addressing factors that affect health—including economic mobility, supportive relationships, food security, broadband access, and safe neighborhoods. Ultimately, we fulfill our mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God” by advancing health equity so that more resilient individuals & families living in the 74 counties we serve can thrive.   

San Antonio (December 9, 2024) – Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. and Methodist Healthcare are bringing holiday magic to families in need for the 13th consecutive year with their beloved Christmas Tree Giveaway. More than 150 beautifully decorated Christmas trees and 60 festive wreaths will brighten homes across San Antonio—thanks to the creativity and generosity of Methodist Healthcare team members.

This year’s celebration featured an extra dose of excitement with a special assist from the San Antonio Spurs, as their staff joined the festivities to make the season even brighter.

The event took place Tuesday, December 9, at Wesley Health & Wellness Center, transformed into a dazzling Winter Wonderland where families selected their trees—each thoughtfully decorated by Methodist Healthcare staff from hospitals across the city.

“This annual tradition is one of our team members’ favorite activities because they get to see the smiles on the faces of families as they pick their tree for the year,” said Jaime Wesolowski, President & CEO of Methodist Healthcare Ministries. “These days, it’s even more important to spread charity and cheer to those in our community who need it most.”

Since 2012, Methodist Healthcare hospitals have competed in a spirited tree-decorating contest, with the all of the creations—and wreaths—donated and delivered to Wesley Health & Wellness Center for distribution. Participating facilities include: Methodist Hospital, Methodist Children’s Hospital, Methodist Hospital | Landmark, Methodist Hospital | Metropolitan, Methodist Hospital | Northeast, Methodist Hospital | Specialty and Transplant, Methodist Hospital | Stone Oak, Methodist Hospital | Texsan, Methodist Hospital | Westover Hills, and the Methodist Healthcare Office.

“This meaningful event is a wonderful way for both Methodist Healthcare Ministries and Methodist Healthcare to live out our shared mission of Serving Humanity to Honor God,” said Palmira Arellano, Vice President of Community Engagement for Methodist Healthcare. “It’s truly uplifting to see the tradition of gifting trees and wreaths continue to grow, as it is a reflection of our staff’s commitment to caring for our community beyond the walls of our hospitals.”

Families receiving trees were selected from Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ programs, including Parenting, Recreation & Enrichment, Behavioral Health, and Wesley Nurse services. While waiting, families enjoyed the Winter Wonderland experience complete with holiday décor and festive activities. This year, Cowboy the Rhino, a mascot from the San Antonio also joined the fun to help spread some holiday cheer. 

As the Official Healthcare System of the San Antonio Spurs, Methodist Healthcare partnered with the Spurs to spread even more holiday cheer. The Coyote, Spurs Hype Squad, and staff were on-site to greet families and help load trees.

“The holidays are a time when our community leans into hope and connection. By sharing these trees with families across our community, we hope to offer a small gift that brings joy,” said Patricia Mejia, Chief Impact & Inclusion Officer at Spurs Sports & Entertainment. “It is a privilege to stand alongside Methodist each year as we work together to help brighten homes and honor the spirit of care that defines San Antonio.”

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About Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc.

Methodist Healthcare Ministries broadens the definition of healthcare by providing low-cost clinical care for the uninsured and by supporting community-led efforts that improve living conditions that cause people to be sick in the first place. We use our earnings as co-owners of Methodist Healthcare to ensure that people who are economically disadvantaged and uninsured can live their healthiest lives. We do this by advocating for, investing in and providing access to quality clinical care and addressing factors that affect health—including economic mobility, supportive relationships, food security, broadband access, and safe neighborhoods. Ultimately, we fulfill our mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God” by advancing health equity so that more resilient individuals and families living in the 74 counties we serve can thrive. 

About Methodist Healthcare

Methodist Healthcare is a 50-50 co-ownership between Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc., South Texas’ largest non-public funding source of community health care for uninsured patients; and HCA Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services. This creates a unique partnership that ensures Methodist Healthcare Ministries continues to benefit the community by providing quality care to all and charitable care when needed. Methodist Healthcare has invested $2.18 billion in the community over the past 10 years. With 30 facilities, including eleven hospitals and ten freestanding emergency departments, over 832,191 inpatients and outpatients and 506,488 ER patients are served annually. The Methodist Healthcare team is comprised of 15,000, making the system the third largest private employer in San Antonio. Methodist Healthcare provides the largest array of medical services in the region, including neurosurgery, cardiovascular services, oncology and women’s services. And with 25 surgical robots, Methodist Healthcare is a national leader in robotic surgery, as well as home to the nation’s largest Live Donor Kidney Transplant program. Visit SAHealth.comto learn more.

About Spurs Sports & Entertainment 

Spurs Sports & Entertainment (SS&E) is a value-based and community-centric sports and entertainment company that provides premier live and global digital experiences for fans across a portfolio of three teams and several first-class venues in South Texas – all supported by a staff of more than 1,000 full and part-time employees. SS&E owns and operates the San Antonio Spurs (NBA), Austin Spurs (NBA G League), and San Antonio FC (USL), as well as manages the day-to-day operations of the Frost Bank Center, The Rock at La Cantera, Toyota Field and Ricos STAR Soccer Complex. The SS&E investor group is led by Managing Partner Peter J. Holt.

San Antonio (August 25, 2025) – Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) announced a $1.26 million grant to St. Mary's University, powering the School of Law's Real Estate Clinic and Consumer Protection Clinic through 2026. This strategic partnership tackles a critical community need: promoting housing stability and strengthening consumer protection by delivering vital legal assistance and education to limited-income residents across San Antonio and South Texas. 

Safe and affordable housing stands as a fundamental social determinant of health, a key vital condition essential to family health and well-being. Housing insecurity creates a devastating ripple effect on quality of life, as mounting costs from eviction and relocation drain resources needed for basic necessities like food and health care. The consequences add up quickly: evictions damage credit scores, making future rentals nearly impossible, while forced relocations often push families into deteriorating neighborhoods. Homeowners facing foreclosure teeter on the edge of homelessness. Children bear a particularly heavy burden, as frequent moves disrupt their education and development, while the chronic stress of housing instability takes a severe toll on mental health across all family members. Stabilizing housing for both tenants and low-income homeowners emerges as a critical strategy for building healthier communities. 

"Ensuring that our patients and clients have a safe and affordable place to live can have a positive impact on their health and well-being as they will be able to focus their time and energy on reaching their fullest potential for health and life," said Jaime Wesolowski, President & CEO of MHM. "Through this partnership with St. Mary's, we are excited to not only address a critical social determinant of health for many in our community but also contribute to the training and development of future legal professionals who can provide the guidance and counsel clients desperately need." 

MHM currently operates a groundbreaking Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) in collaboration with Texas RioGrande Legal Aid (TRLA), serving its patients and clients with integrated care. This innovative partnership creates a direct pipeline, allowing MHM to refer patients seamlessly to the St. Mary’s University School of Law's Real Estate Clinic and Consumer Protection Clinic. The MLP's mission centers on promoting housing stability through comprehensive legal assistance and community education targeting low-income residents throughout San Antonio and South Texas. 

Through this collaboration, law students will deliver hands-on legal representation to clients who would otherwise face the legal system without counsel. These emerging attorneys will receive intensive training in housing-related legal advocacy, creating a multiplier effect that increases pro bono representation capacity both immediately and for years to come. The clinic will also develop accessible, client-friendly educational materials that translate complex legal concepts into clear, and actionable guidance, reaching potential clients before they reach a housing crisis point. This comprehensive approach promises to dramatically expand pro bono legal services for this chronically underserved population. 

"St. Mary's University is grateful for both the investment being made by Methodist Healthcare Ministries and the opportunity to join this partner organization in supporting those who experience a variety of housing crises," said Winston Erevelles, Ph.D., President of St. Mary's University. "This gift ensures our School of Law Clinics can continue this important work, furthering St. Mary's University's mission as a Catholic Marianist University to serve the common good." 

The partnership extends beyond traditional clinic walls, as the Law Clinics will forge strategic community partnerships to serve clients in rural and underserved areas across the region. Students will engage in intensive field work, traveling directly to meet clients and dismantle legal barriers where they live. Additionally, the Law Clinics will produce impactful scholarly research and presentations documenting the partnership's outcomes, creating a roadmap for similar initiatives and demonstrating the transformative potential of this integrated approach to legal aid and community health. 

The partnership will deliver services through December 2026. 

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About Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. 

Methodist Healthcare Ministries broadens the definition of healthcare by providing low-cost clinical care for the uninsured and by supporting community-led efforts that improve living conditions that cause people to be sick in the first place. We use our earnings as co-owners of Methodist Healthcare to ensure that people who are economically disadvantaged and uninsured can live their healthiest lives. We do this by advocating for, investing in and providing access to quality clinical care and addressing factors that affect health—including economic mobility, supportive relationships, food security, broadband access, and safe neighborhoods. Ultimately, we fulfill our mission of “Serving Humanity to Honor God” by advancing health equity so that more resilient individuals and families living in the 74 counties we serve can thrive.  

About St. Mary’s University 

St. Mary’s University, founded in 1852, is the first institution of higher learning in San Antonio and the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest. It offers 75 programs, including doctoral and law programs. Its vision, as a Catholic and Marianist liberal arts institution, is to become one of the finest private universities in the region, a gateway for graduates to professional lives as ethical leaders in Texas, the nation and the world.