Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare (MLH) is a not-for-profit healthcare system based in Memphis, Tennessee, founded in 1918 by The United Methodist Church. It has grown from a single hospital into a comprehensive health system that includes six hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, hospice residences, home health agencies, and physician practices, serving the greater Memphis area and surrounding communities.
MLH employs over 13,000 associates and more than 2,000 healthcare providers, offering a wide range of medical specialties such as cancer care, cardiology, emergency care, and women’s health. A notable part of MLH is Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, the region’s only comprehensive pediatric facility, which features a Level 1 pediatric trauma center and collaborates with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on various programs. The system also emphasizes community health and innovation, with specialized centers and partnerships with academic institutions. MLH is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare to all patients in the Mid-South.