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Robert Merkle sees giving as more than an opportunity. For this Dallas executive, it became a calling. An accidental landing while skydiving in 1993 brought Robert Merkle to Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas with fractures in both heels and in his lower back. The severity of his injuries caused one of the physicians who […]

Innovative new center focuses on providing quality care for patients with diseases of the aorta The aorta is the largest artery of the human body. Oxygen-rich blood enters the aorta and the heart pumps the blood out to the rest of the body. A variety of diseases and conditions can cause damage to the aorta […]

Chief of Oncology for Baylor Scott & White Health – North Texas and Medical Director of Oncology at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas Doctor Kelly was welcomed to Baylor Scott & White in November 2018 from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., where he served as both director of the Gastroesophageal Cancer Therapeutics Program […]

Jeff York Sets His Mind to Helping Others Jeff York is a proponent of positive thinking. In his work and in life, Jeff talks about the importance of having a positive mental attitude and being in a peak emotional state. Out of a devastating cancer diagnosis, Jeff not only found new strength and purpose, but […]

The Moody Foundation sees a chance to nurture hope and lift the human spirit through Hope Lodge. In its mission to benefit present and future Texans, the Moody Foundation has found a unique and sustainable new home for its goodwill: the American Cancer Society Gene and Jerry Jones Family Hope Lodge in Dallas. “The best […]

The Horner Family Garden of Hope brings to life yet another aspect of the Horner family’s deep faith and devotion to serving others. Visitors to Baylor University Medical Center might have spent some time reflecting in the Joan Horner Interfaith Prayer Garden or found comfort in the Horner Family Chapel in the Baylor Charles A. […]

Physicians Acknowledge Hospital Leaders with Surprise Honor Putting your whole heart into something important to you is the best way to achieve great things. In that vein, two individuals stand out for their commitment to Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano. These gentlemen have provided wholehearted leadership and support for the medical […]

Chief of Staff, Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospitals – Denton, McKinney and Plano J. Michael DiMaio, MD, is chief of staff for Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospitals – Denton, McKinney and Plano, as well as the medical director for Surgical Services, Research andEducation. He also serves as chairman of the Baylor […]

David Burgher reminisces about his 28-year career at Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation as he moves on tothe next chapter in his life—retirement. For David, reaching out to the patients and families at the hospital was more than a job.He considered it his calling. Helping others has been David’s passion since his first job […]

Foundation thanks advisors and honors their stories at the February event Philanthropic investments in Baylor Scott & White Health help propel programs that give more patients access to promising treatments, bring comfort where needed, and save lives in our community. It’s why BSW Dallas Foundation celebrates the transformational gifts of charitable donors and the professional […]