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Methodist rolls out Dallas concierge program and brings the doctor to you

See a doctor within minutes, not days.

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Sometimes a virtual visit is a quick and easy solution when you're not feeling your best, but what about when you need to see a doctor within minutes? Methodist Premier Wellness, under the direction of Dr. Callie Hollenshead, gives you unparalleled access to high-quality medical care, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Unlimited personalized access
For only $200 a month, patients can access a physician on their schedule. Through a phone call or via FaceTime, Skype, or video conference, you can immediately gets answers to your questions, receive a consultation, or arrange for a face-to-face visit within minutes instead of days. Prescriptions can be phoned in anywhere domestically, and the doctor can coordinate further care if necessary.

Care at home and away
Living life as a globe-trotter? Premier Wellness is available even when you're traveling — and before. Your concierge physician can help prepare for your trip with the necessary vaccinations, medications, or other precautions they feel are necessary. If you need acute medical care while away, your physician can help find you the best facilities nearby to treat your needs.

Same unparalleled services and care
Beyond just 24/7 access and answers, your concierge membership includes comprehensive health exams, immunizations, cancer screenings, blood test analysis, nutrition and exercise counseling, preventative and diagnostic dermatology, and other services specifically designed for your complete mind, body, and spirit health. For additional fees, cosmetic services such as Botox treatments, chemical peels, and Dermal fillers are also available.

Meet your concierge doctor
Dr. Hollenshead has dedicated her entire 10-year career to Methodist Health System, delivering compassionate, quality care to Dallas-area patients. Board certified in family medicine, Dr. Hollenshead earned her bachelor's degree at Southwestern University and her medical degree at the University of Texas at Houston. She completed her residency at the Conroe Medical Education Foundation.

Still have questions?
Dr. Hollenshead and the staff are hosting an open house on September 27, and will be on hand to answer all your questions about Premier Wellness. Stop by the Dallas office at 4101 Lomo Alto Dr. from 4-7 pm to learn more. Memberships will be available only to a limited number of patients.

Have questions now? you can learn more about the concierge service online at MethodistHealthSystem.org/PremierWellness or by calling 214-522-2700.

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Dallas narrows down field for new city manager to 4 candidates

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After six months without a city manager, the city of Dallas has narrowed down the field of replacements to four semifinalists including one serving as current interim city manager, plus candidates from Fort Worth, Michigan, and Georgia.

Dallas has been without a city manager since May, when previous city manager T.C. Broadnax left to take a job with the city of Austin. Since that time, Broadnax's former chief of staff Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has served as interim city manager.

The city retained Baker Tilly, a consulting firm, to recruit and compile candidates. (Baker Tilly famously erred in the brochure it created for the position by featuring a photo of the Houston skyline instead of Dallas; they've since replaced it with Dallas.)

A spokesperson for Baker Tilly did not respond to inquiries but according to D Magazine, an email listing the candidates has been sent to the Dallas City Council.

The semifinalists include:

Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, Dallas’ current interim city manager
William Johnson, an assistant city manager in Fort Worth
Mark Washington, the city manager of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zachary Williams, a county chief operating officer in Georgia

All have more than 25 years' of public administration experience and have worked in similar capacities in their respective cities.

Before working in Fort Worth, Johnson was Baltimore’s transportation director and Atlanta’s deputy chief operating officer and public works commissioner.

Washington worked in Fort Worth and Austin before becoming Grand Rapids’ city manager.

Williams has mostly worked in Georgia at the county level, including serving as county manager in Fulton County and chief operating officer in DeKalb County.

Tolbert began working for the city in 1998, first as the city manager’s assistant and later in the aviation department. Broadnax hired her as his chief of staff in 2017.

Unlike the Mayor and the Dallas City Council, the city manager position in Dallas is not elected but is instead appointed by the city council, and is tasked with executing policies, overseeing the annual budget, and managing staff at city hall.

The council’s Ad Hoc Committee will choose finalists, introduce them to the public, and make an offer in early 2025.

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