Emergency & Trauma Patient Success Stories
Emergency & Trauma Stories
Miraf Assefa – trauma patient success story
“I was told more than once that it was a miracle I survived,”
says Miraf Assefa, who was shot twice at close range by a home intruder.
Fortunately, Methodist Dallas Medical Center had the Level I trauma care
needed to save his life.
Carlotta Davis – emergency room success story
"I've found a new hospital facility for any type of medical emergencies
for me and my family."
Corey Dooley – trauma emergency room success story
Two shots flew into 15-year-old Corey’s back, and as he turned to
shelter his mother from the passenger seat, two more entered his left
hip. His stepfather walked around the car to take aim at Nicole, but she
reversed the car just in time. The bullet meant for her head hit her arm
instead. The family was taken to Methodist Dallas Medical Center, one
of only three Level I Trauma Centers in Dallas County.
Jarron Holden— emergency success story
A basketball team tryout turned tragic when 13-year-old Jarron Holden’s
heart stopped on the court. At Methodist Charlton Medical Center, the
emergency team fought to stabilize him so he could be transferred to a
pediatric hospital, where he was later diagnosed with a congenital heart
defect. Now through the Holden Strong Awareness Campaign, Jarron and his
family are raising awareness about the importance of sports physicals
and heart screening.
Amanda Rogers Kowalski – emergency care you can count on
The Kowalski family is thankful for Methodist Mansfield Medical Center's
emergency department.
William McCraney – orthopedic trauma patient success story
Following a serious motorcycle crash and emergency and trauma care at Methodist
Dallas, William McCraney feels, “blessed to have my leg. Not everyone gets to say they witnessed a miracle,
let alone be the one to have the miracle happen to them.”
Shannon Morgan – emergency room success stories
Tyrone and Shannon Morgan and their kids, Trey, 7; Jordan, 5; and Tatum,
3, have all experienced great care at Methodist Mansfield. They're sure
that baby No. 4 (due in April) will, too!
Jamie Murphy –
emergency room success story
“This is such a great program,” Jamie says. “It’s
so much more comfortable — not to mention efficient—waiting at home instead of a waiting room. I’d recommend QuickER.org
and Methodist Mansfield to anyone who doesn’t want to wait to see
a doctor. You can get into the ED quickly and then get back to life.”
Mary Smartt – emergency department patient success story
For Mary Smartt and her family, the Methodist Mansfield Emergency Department
was the right place for emergency care.
Cassidy Smith – emergency room and trauma success story
“I always get slightly emotional when it’s nighttime and I
see that blue cross atop Methodist Dallas,” she says. “Thank
you is not big enough for saving my life.”
Jim Smith – emergency room and heart attack success story
The Murphy Fire Department transferred Smith to Methodist Richardson. Ready and waiting for him were Nhan Nguyen, MD, independently practicing interventional
cardiologist, and the emergency department team.
Jerome Stewart – emergency room success story
The new QuickER.org, “It seems like a much more efficient and effective
experience for patients,” he says.
Jim Swafford – trauma patient success story
Jim knows Methodist Dallas Medical Center well. It’s where he held
his daughter when she was born and where he visited fellow officers during a 23-year career
with the Dallas Police Department. But in 2010, after a head-on collision, he was the one
receiving the trauma care.
Lisa Turner – emergency room success story
Lisa Turner, wife of state Rep. Chris Turner, is thankful for the great
care she received at the Methodist Mansfield emergency department after being bitten by a brown
recluse spider
Ed Woyewodzic – emergency room and heart attack success story
"This was a good thing that happened to me, and I thank Dr. Nguyen,
Methodist Richardson, and Richardson emergency medical services for working
together to save my life."
Oscar Epps – emergency room success story
A DeSoto pastor avoids stroke thanks to quick action at Methodist Charlton