News and Stories
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From classroom to career
June 8, 2026Baylor Scott & White Health and Uplift Education are helping shape the next generation of healthcare professionals through the Uplift Heights Healthcare Institute. For students like Janelle Lopez, the partnership has opened doors to opportunities she never imagined, providing hands-on experiences and a clearer path toward a meaningful career in healthcare.Learn more From classroom to career -
Beloved obstetrician Dr. Gunby retires
June 3, 2026After 55 years of caring for mothers and families and delivering more than 7,000 babies, Robert T. “Bob” Gunby Jr., MD, is retiring from Baylor University Medical Center. Known for his compassion, dedication and lasting relationships with generations of patients, Dr. Gunby leaves behind a legacy that has shaped countless lives and helped define Baylor’s culture of care.Learn more Beloved obstetrician Dr. Gunby retires -
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 -
Caring for the future
June 3, 2026New initiative funded by The Crystal Charity Ball aims to remove childcare barriers to healthcare.Learn more Caring for the future -
A decade of healing through art at Baylor Scott & White Health
May 5, 2026Arts in Medicine has brought music, art and quiet moments of relief into the hospital setting—supporting thousands of patients, families and caregivers over the past decade.Learn more A decade of healing through art at Baylor Scott & White Health -
Craig Foster named vice president of development at Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation
March 31, 2026Craig Foster was named vice president of development at Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation, where he will help lead fundraising strategy and support a team dedicated to connecting donors with opportunities to make a difference.Learn more Craig Foster named vice president of development at Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation -
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 -
Adding color to healing: How art helped one breast cancer survivor rediscover hope
March 22, 2026After her second breast cancer diagnosis, Farahana Kassam found something medicine alone couldn’t provide—a space to heal through art, express years of unspoken emotion and rediscover hope.Learn more Adding color to healing: How art helped one breast cancer survivor rediscover hope -
How the Arts in Medicine program transforms hospital care
February 23, 2026Celebrating 10 years in 2026, the Arts in Medicine program uses music and art to bring comfort, connection and healing to hospital spaces.Learn more How the Arts in Medicine program transforms hospital care -
How music supports hospice and palliative care
February 23, 2026Because of donor support, music care services in hospice provides comfort, dignity and connection during life’s most sacred moments.Learn more How music supports hospice and palliative care




