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Higher rates could mean more income for you
November 21, 2023On November 21, 2023, the American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA) announced that it would be increasing its suggested maximum annuity rates, effective January 1, 2024. The new rates replace the rates that became effective January 1, 2023.For most gift annuities, the new rates are approximately 0.4 percentage points higher than the old rates. If […]Learn more Higher rates could mean more income for you -
National Estate Planning Week is October 16–23
October 12, 2023Now’s the Time to Finalize Your Estate Plan With National Estate Planning Week on the horizon (October 16-23), it is a great time to consider how you want your love, care and generosity to extend beyond your lifetime. If you have not finalized your will, don’t worry—you’re not alone. According to a 2023 Caring.com study, […]Learn more National Estate Planning Week is October 16–23 -
Son donates liver to save his mom’s life
September 1, 2023When Carol Jaster needed a liver transplant due to her autoimmune condition, both of her adult children stepped up to help—including offering to be a donor.Learn more Son donates liver to save his mom’s life -
Hard-to-stomach diagnosis
September 1, 2023Colette Dishman battled her hidden cancer with the help of a dedicated team at Baylor Scott & White Health.Learn more Hard-to-stomach diagnosis -
Most awarded not-for-profit health system in Texas. Again.
September 1, 2023Baylor Scott & White Health leads the state of Texas in the number of accolades earned in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023–24 Best Hospitals.Learn more Most awarded not-for-profit health system in Texas. Again. -
Man of great heart: Dr. William C. “Bill” Roberts
September 1, 2023Beloved and renowned physician passed away at age 90. In June, the Baylor Scott & White Health family lost someone dear to our hearts: William C. “Bill” Roberts, MD, former executive director of the Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute and the innovative founder of the Heart-to-Heart Program at Baylor University Medical Center. He died peacefully […]Learn more Man of great heart: Dr. William C. “Bill” Roberts -
New hope for Alzheimer’s patients
September 1, 2023BSW AT&T Memory Center director Cindy Marshall, MD, answers questions about new FDA drug approval.Learn more New hope for Alzheimer’s patients -
Why stocks make good gifts
June 1, 2023It’s always a good time to consider donating appreciated stocks as a gift to your favorite charities.Learn more Why stocks make good gifts -
T. Boone Pickens: A legacy of impact for Texas
June 1, 2023T. Boone Pickens · (1928–2019) Legendary philanthropist and entrepreneur T. Boone Pickens was known for being a visionary. And his $10 million gift to establish an endowment at Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation, made at his direction after his passing, is also forward-thinking: This gift simultaneously provides quality care today while training the next […]Learn more T. Boone Pickens: A legacy of impact for Texas -
Dr. Mark Millard: Leading by example
June 1, 2023Through a generous bequest, Dr. Millard’s commitment to patients will extend beyond his care as their physician and will grow an eLearn more Dr. Mark Millard: Leading by example -
Giving back for the gift of life
June 1, 2023After receiving the ultimate gift from an organ donor, Lisa Barker and her family are devoted to giving back. At 25 years old, Lisa Barker found herself arriving at Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) in Dallas on a helicopter. Lisa’s diagnosis of acute liver failure had her care team estimating that she had 24 to […]Learn more Giving back for the gift of life




