Author: Rachel Hedstrom
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Having a heart for heart care
June 3, 2026After life-threatening heart conditions changed their lives, Tim Perry and Drew Naukam found renewed health through expert cardiovascular care at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital. Inspired by their experiences, both families chose to give back, supporting the research, education and innovation that help improve heart care for future patients.Learn more Having a heart for heart care -
Physician profile: Jeffrey Kopita, MD
June 3, 2026With dual board certifications in pulmonary disease and hospice and palliative medicine, Jeffrey Kopita, MD, has spent nearly four decades caring for patients, mentoring future physicians and advancing medical education. His commitment to compassionate care and lifelong learning inspired a $2.5 million endowed gift to support pulmonary fellowship training at Baylor University Medical Center.Learn more Physician profile: Jeffrey Kopita, MD -
Heart health awareness: A North Texas couple’s journey from surgery to giving back
March 31, 2026After a life-changing heart diagnosis and successful surgery, one North Texas couple turned their gratitude into action—championing heart health awareness, prevention and research in their local community.Learn more Heart health awareness: A North Texas couple’s journey from surgery to giving back -
Child Life helped Dolores’s family through the unimaginable
December 3, 2025Moments after welcoming her newborn, Dolores learned she had leukemia. Child Life specialists—made possible by donor support—helped her family navigate fear, confusion, and a new reality together.Learn more Child Life helped Dolores’s family through the unimaginable -
Philanthropy paves the way for new medical center in Frisco
August 16, 2025Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Frisco at PGA Parkway offers important access to connected care fueled by philanthropic support.Learn more Philanthropy paves the way for new medical center in Frisco -
York family turns personal journey into mission to transform cancer care
March 22, 2025Building 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).Learn more York family turns personal journey into mission to transform cancer care -
Heart for health – new Lipid Metabolism Center to advance cardiovascular care and research
March 19, 2025The Lipid Metabolism Center at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital–Dallas, made possible through philanthropy, helps patients take control of their cardiovascular health before problems arise—or worsen.Learn more Heart for health – new Lipid Metabolism Center to advance cardiovascular care and research -
Physician profile: Subhash Banerjee, MD, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease
March 19, 2025Dr. Subhash Banerjee is on a mission to keep hearts healthy through a combination of prevention, research and personalized clinical care.Learn more Physician profile: Subhash Banerjee, MD, interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease -
Ryan Gebhart leading the new Frisco hospital
March 10, 2025Ryan Gebhart, president of Baylor Scott & White – Centennial, leads efforts for a new Frisco hospital with a servant-hearted approach to healthcare leadership.Learn more Ryan Gebhart leading the new Frisco hospital -
A culture of caring
June 1, 2024Nurses 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 -
The art of healing
December 1, 2023From 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




