Author: Dallas Foundation Staff

York family turns personal journey into mission to transform cancer care

March 22, 2025
Building on this passion and gratitude, the Jeff and Carmen York Family have generously committed $7 million to help fund a new era in cancer detection, the Texas Cancer Interception Institute (TCII).

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Heart for health – New Lipid Metabolism Center to advance cardiovascular care and research

March 19, 2025
Heart disease often develops silently, without obvious symptoms, until a sudden event—like a heart attack or stroke—changes everything. Many people assume that staying active and eating well is enough to keep their heart healthy, only to discover that genetics or undetected risk factors have been working against them for years. The Lipid Metabolism Center at […]

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Physician profile: Subhash Banerjee, MD, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease

March 19, 2025
Dr. Subhash Banerjee is on a mission to keep hearts healthy through a combination of prevention, research and personalized clinical care.

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Dallas family makes a difference with qualified charitable gift annuities

March 18, 2025
The Shuttees discovered a new avenue for their giving: Qualified Charitable Gift Annuities (QCGA).

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An uplifting gift for North Texans

March 10, 2025
$14.9 million donation from Bloomberg Philanthropies will help transform West Dallas’ Uplift Heights Preparatory into a healthcare-focused campus.

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Ryan Gebhart leading the new Frisco hospital

March 10, 2025
Ryan Gebhart, president of Baylor Scott & White – Centennial, leads efforts for a new Frisco hospital with a servant-hearted approach to healthcare leadership.

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Amy Selkirk breast cancer research fund

March 8, 2025
In Amy Selkirk's memory, a fund for advancing breast cancer research has been established: the Amy Selkirk Breast Cancer Research Fund.

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Boon Family celebrates milestone in support of cancer research at Baylor Scott & White Health

January 21, 2025
For nearly two decades, the Boon family of Ennis has been dedicated to the fight against cancer. When they teed up for their 19th annual Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament in September, it was another opportunity to honor the memory of the late E.K. Boon and transform their grief into a quest of hope for so […]

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Making a difference in southern Dallas

September 1, 2024
For more than a decade, Baylor Scott & White Health’s Community Care Clinics have provided quality care for uninsured and underinsured patients. To help promote the health and well-being of residents in Southern Dallas, many of whom lack access to a medical home, generous philanthropists have chosen to support the new Baylor Scott & White […]

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Expanded care for Waxahachie

September 1, 2024
Community joins largest not-for-profit health system in Texas in investing in region’s well-being. The growth in Waxahachie is a significant story in Texas, with new residents attracted to the city’s hometown feel, beautiful scenery and access to amenities. Nearly 50,000 people call Waxahachie home in 2024, and Ellis County’s population is forecast to double by […]

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Intercepting breast cancer recurrence – Dr. Joyce O’Shaughnessy

September 1, 2024
A groundbreaking trial: New weight-loss drugs can help keep pounds away. Can they also help keep cancer at bay? Medications such as Wegovy® and Zepbound® have revolutionized the management of being overweight or obese. Researchers are now exploring these drugs’ potential benefits for a range of other conditions—possibly even to help prevent a recurrence of […]

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Board member profile: Christa Brown-Sanford

June 1, 2024
Christa Brown-Sanford knew she wanted to be a patent attorney since she was 12, inspired by Claire Huxtable from The Cosby Show, and has built a successful career while also prioritizing her family and volunteer work.

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