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  • Celebrating the life and spirit of T. Boone Pickens

    Celebrating the life and spirit of T. Boone Pickens

    December 1, 2019
    T. Boone Pickens was a visionary philanthropist whose generosity transformed lives. His $10 million gift to Baylor Scott & White Health in 2012 led to the establishment of the Baylor Scott & White T. Boone Pickens Cancer Hospital, the first dedicated cancer hospital in North Texas.
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  • Novel breast cancer treatment gives patient hope

    Novel breast cancer treatment gives patient hope

    December 1, 2019
    For patients battling metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), one of the most aggressive forms of the disease, options are often limited.
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    Drawing on the strength of the human body for innovative clinical trials

    June 1, 2019
    Dr. Ronan Kelly, new chief of oncology at Baylor Scott & White Health – North Texas, is poised to help cancer patients benefit through greater access to novel research investigating next-generation immunotherapies.
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    Ginny & Don Sillers

    January 21, 2019
    The Sillers' estate gift was in gratitude to the physicians and staff at Baylor University Medical Center who saved Ginny’s life.
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  • Boone Powell Sr. Society luncheon highlights Child Life Services

    Boone Powell Sr. Society luncheon highlights Child Life Services

    January 21, 2019
    To help a generous group of donors understand the importance of Child Life Services at BSWH, the BSW Dallas Foundation chose it as the featured topic of a recent Boone Powell Sr. Society (BPSS) Recognition Luncheon.
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  • Boone Powell Sr. Luncheon highlights Arts in Medicine program

    January 21, 2018
    Throughout history, pictures, stories, dances, music and drama have been central to healing. Research indicates that music can decrease pain, nausea and anxiety; lowers blood pressure; and stabilizes heart rates. According to JaeJeung So, art therapist at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas, art therapy also has a healing effect, stating, “With serious illnesses, patients […]
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  • A Patient Reacts by Jeff York

    A Patient Reacts by Jeff York

    March 24, 2017
    Hearing news of the impressive outcomes of the clinical trial that Dr. Kelly led, which resulted in a new therapy for esophageal or gastroesophageal junction cancers, was a moment to remember for Jeff York, a member of the Baylor Scott & White Charles A. Sammons Cancer Center Dallas advisory board and a generous donor who […]
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  • Child life specialists ease concerns of children whose parents or guardians are ill

    Child life specialists ease concerns of children whose parents or guardians are ill

    March 20, 2017
    Child life specialists help parents openly and honestly explain a serious diagnosis to their kids.
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  • Goodrum estate gift for brain cancer

    January 21, 2016
    For the majority of donors, their largest gifts must come from their estates, whether through a last will and testament, proceeds from an IRA, retirement plan or insurance policy.
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    Trisha Wilson Estate Gift Will Leave Lasting Impact on Heart Patients

    January 21, 2014
    Trisha Wilson estate gift will leave lasting impact on heart patients.
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