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A passion to serve – Meet Pete McCanna, the new CEO of Baylor Scott & White
March 1, 2022Serving others has always been part of Pete McCanna’s DNA. Meet the new CEO of Baylor Scott & White.Learn More A passion to serve – Meet Pete McCanna, the new CEO of Baylor Scott & White -
A life-saving move
March 1, 2022A New Mexico woman was in desperate need of expert medical care. To get the transplant she needed, she became a transplant herself.Learn More A life-saving move -
Janice Walker DHA, RN
March 1, 2022Executive Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, Baylor Scott & White Health As the chief nursing officer at Baylor Scott & White Health, Janice Walker, DHA, RN, leads a team of nursing professionals, from new graduates to senior leaders. This dedicated executive inspires her team to meet the challenges of the pandemic one patient at […]Learn More Janice Walker DHA, RN -
The state of nursing in 2022
March 1, 2022The pandemic has exacerbated and highlighted a nationwide nursing shortage. Philanthropy is helping Baylor Scott & White Health hire and keep the best. A Nursing Shortage The COVID-19 pandemic has not only highlighted the heroism of nurses but has also brought increased focus to a nationwide nursing shortage. Increased need for healthcare across the country, […]Learn More The state of nursing in 2022 -
COVID-19 in 2022
March 1, 2022Three Baylor Scott & White experts answer questions many have asked. Baylor Scott & White Health is fighting the pandemic on many fronts—from helping to heal the sickest of the sick to receiving people with life-threatening emergencies and infections in the emergency department, to administering vaccines and information that keep people well. Vaccinations for Personal […]Learn More COVID-19 in 2022 -
New Directions
March 1, 2022Baylor Scott & White announces Julie Creamer as president. On March 7, Julie Creamer joined Baylor Scott & White Health as its new president. In thisrole, she will oversee the health system’s clinical, operational and informationservices functions. “With decades of clinical and administrative experience…Julie will strengthen our operational excellence and complement our strong leadership team.” […]Learn More New Directions -
Foundation thanks advisors, honors their stories at Philanthropic Leadership Award Dinner
January 21, 2022Philanthropic 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.Learn More Foundation thanks advisors, honors their stories at Philanthropic Leadership Award Dinner -
Esophageal cancer breakthrough gets FDA approval
June 1, 2021Dr. Ronan Kelly authors study released in The New England Journal of Medicine on a global phase III clinical trial at 170 sites including Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. The results of a study published in April in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) found that the immunotherapy drug nivolumab (Opdivo®), if used […]Learn More Esophageal cancer breakthrough gets FDA approval -
Celebrating Women Plans for In-Person Return This Fall
June 1, 2021As North Texas begins to slowly open back up, there is renewed optimism over plans to gather together to advance the fight against breast cancer. The 22nd annual Celebrating Women luncheon is currently scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the Hilton Anatole Hotel.With the anticipation of celebrating in person again this year, there is […]Learn More Celebrating Women Plans for In-Person Return This Fall -
Hamon Charitable Foundation Gift Supports Healthof Community
June 1, 2021Utilizing peer-to-peer communication, Baylor Scott & White community health workers are reaching across the community to increase COVID-19 vaccinations for people in Dallas. When Siquem Amador, a bilingual community health worker at Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center, called Mrs. J to offer assistance registering online for the COVID-19 vaccine, her call was […]Learn More Hamon Charitable Foundation Gift Supports Healthof Community -
Baylor University Medical Center Earns Level IV Neonatal Facility Designation
June 1, 2021Hospital also designated as Level IV Maternal Care Center, state’s highest designation for comprehensive maternal and neonatal care. It’s big news that will help the tiniest of patients: Baylor University Medical Center (BUMC) has earned designation as a Level IV Neonatal Facility from the Texas Department of State Health Services for offering the highest level […]Learn More Baylor University Medical Center Earns Level IV Neonatal Facility Designation -
Venita Owens, MBA
June 1, 2021President, Baylor Scott & White and Wellness Center Improving the health of the community, including those who are uninsured or underinsured, is the goal of the Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center. That mission is a motivational driver for Venita Owens, who served as chief operating officer of the center for eight years […]Learn More Venita Owens, MBA