Author: Dallas Foundation Staff

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.

Learn more Amy Selkirk breast cancer research fund
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 […]

Learn more Boon Family celebrates milestone in support of cancer research at Baylor Scott & White Health
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 […]

Learn more Making a difference in southern Dallas
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 […]

Learn more Expanded care for Waxahachie
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 […]

Learn more Intercepting breast cancer recurrence – Dr. Joyce O’Shaughnessy
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.

Learn more Board member profile: Christa Brown-Sanford
Fighting cancer is in his blood—and ours

June 1, 2024
Baylor Scott & White Health chief of oncology demonstrates that immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy and radiation prior to surgical resection of a tumor, is safe while also demonstrating how to track tumor responses utilizing a novel blood test. Dr. Ronan Kelly · Chief of oncology for Baylor Scott & White Health in North Texas Understanding […]

Learn more Fighting cancer is in his blood—and ours
Riding toward the future

June 1, 2024
Neurology expertise at BUMC helped avid cyclist Jim Crawford get back on his feet and back on his wheels. Four years ago, Dallas resident Jim Crawford, a long-time cyclist, experienced a near-fatal stroke after a long bike ride. His speech suddenly became garbled, and he fell out of his chair. His wife, Anne, recognized the […]

Learn more Riding toward the future
A culture of caring

June 1, 2024
Nurses serve in many roles across the System, in addition to patient care, such as education, guest relations, safety and administration.

Learn more A culture of caring
Destination healthcare in Frisco

March 1, 2024
Philanthropy fuels impact of new master-planned campus, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco at PGA Parkway.

Learn more Destination healthcare in Frisco
The art of healing

December 1, 2023
From art to music to Child Life Services, Baylor Scott & White’s holistic approach to healing focuses on the body, mind and soul.

Learn more The art of healing
24th Annual Celebrating Women hits major milestone

December 1, 2023
More than $40M raised in the fight against breast cancer The lump Deborah Michnick felt in her left breast in February 2022 caught her off guard. Having lost her mother to breast cancer when her mother was only 56, Deborah had always been vigilant about getting annual mammograms. When she learned she had triple-negative breast […]

Learn more 24th Annual Celebrating Women hits major milestone