Dr. Jack Wainschel, one of the few experts in the U.S. on snake and venomous insect bites, resigned from the staff of the Methodist Hospital because the hospital requires him to carry malpractice insurance which he claims is too high.
Beginning February 24, 1975, Arcadia Methodist Hospital will be the location of a Satellite Blood Center - a cooperative effort permanent blood donating facility located in the Nursing Education Building just south of the hospital.
The Methodist Hospital has inaugurated a three months seminary internship under Chaplain Paul Johenk. The purpose is to teach methods of hospital calling and pastoral counseling with patients and families going through a medical crisis.
The Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Center opened June 17, 1975. Its purpose is to reduce the rate of recurring heart attacks. Care is based on a physician referral with patient's therapy prescribed and periodically evaluated.
Arcadia Methodist Hospital is seeking approval from the California Department of Health for a $15 million building program. Included would be a 3-story addition to house emergency services, remodeling, and a parking structure.
Arcadia Methodist Hospital has been working since 1976 to gain the state and city approval needed to proceed with their new three phase construction program scheduled to begin later this year.
The construction of private medical offices as part of the Methodist Hospital facility on property owned by the City of Arcadia has been an issue since 1953. The matter is subject to City Council approval as such construction may be in violation of the current terms of the 99 year lease held by the hospital.
With City Council's final approval of loan and bond agreements, the tax exempt bonds for Arcadia Methodist Hospital were freed to go on sale Wednesday, August 6.
Walter R. Hoefflin Jr., president and chief executive officer of the Methodist Hospital, has announced his retirement. Hoefflin has been with the organization for 32 years and was closely involved in the hospital's move to Arcadia.
Richard A. Hachten II has been appointed president and administrator of the Methodist Hospital. Hachten has been associated with the hospital since 1972.
Ground-breaking ceremonies for the new Walter R. Hoefflin Jr. wing were held recently. This opens phase two of the hospital's $22.7 million three-year-expansion and remodeling program.