November 10, 2026
Gary, IN, November 9, 2026– The American College of Emergency Physicians’ Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation Board of Governors has awarded Methodist Hospitals’ Southlake Emergency Department Accreditation in the discipline of geriatrics in the emergency department.
This accreditation recognizes Methodist’s Southlake ED for offering the specialized staffing, clinical protocols and quality improvement metrics that support excellence in the provision of care to geriatric patients.
“We are proud to be recognized for the quality of care we provide to the senior citizens of Northwest Indiana” said Matt Doyle, President and CEO of Methodist Hospitals. “This accreditation is one more indication of our commitment to providing high quality health care series to all those in need. I am grateful to our physicians, nurses, and staff whose expertise, compassion, and dedication make achievements like this possible for our patients and community.”
Hospitals with Accredited Geriatric Emergency Departments have demonstrated a protocol-driven approach to geriatric care that allows them to provide superior, tailored care. Seniors who visit an accredited emergency department can be assured that the facility has the necessary expertise, equipment and personnel in place to provide optimal care.
About Methodist Hospitals: Methodist Hospitals is a community-based, not-for-profit health system with two full-service acute care facilities in Gary and Merrillville, Indiana, that has been healing Northwest Indiana for more than 100 years. Methodist Hospitals offers a number of award – winning programs, including its Breast Care Center, Cancer Center and Neuroscience and Heart and Vascular Institutes. Its range of services also includes Women & Children’s Services, Bariatric Surgery services, Emergency services, Immediate Care Centers, Orthopedics & Spine services, comprehensive Rehabilitation services, Behavioral Health and Home Health services.
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