Labor and Delivery Expansion
Since opening 14 years ago , Andrews Women ’ s Hospital has continued to experience enormous growth in births , delivering a record 6,500 babies in 2021 . Responding to the ongoing baby boom , four new Labor & Delivery Suites were constructed and opened in November 2021 . Andrews has a reputation for expertise in high-risk pregnancy and childbirth . By adding four new labor and delivery suites , the 23 rooms will help meet the community ’ s needs .
Lung Cancer Navigator
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With Baylor Scott & White ’ s Comprehensive Advanced Lung Program and early detection screenings for lung cancer , a lung cancer navigator was added to the Joan Katz Cancer Resource Center to intervene at a much earlier stage of a patient ’ s cancer diagnosis , providing for a greater chance for survival . Patient navigators serve as advocates , educators and moral supporters to those fighting cancer . Today , the Center employs five nurse navigators and two certified lay navigators , all funded by philanthropy .
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Nurse Residency Program
In late 2021 , the Nurse Residency Program expanded to train more new graduate nurses to help alleviate the nationwide nursing shortage . The program increased from approximately 50 graduate nurses to 180 annually at an additional annual cost of at least $ 2 million . Philanthropic support helped make this expansion possible with the $ 1 million matching grant from the Deena Jo Heide- Diesslin Foundation .
Maternal IV designation
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In 2021 , the Paul and Judy Andrews Women ’ s Hospital was designated a level IV maternal care facility , the highest level of care designation awarded to hospitals
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Looking Forward
With the support of our incredible donors over the past four decades , the Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation has achieved many remarkable milestones . Yet , it ’ s only the beginning of the impact we can make on the communities we serve . Philanthropy will propel us into the next 40 years as we develop new ways to deliver healthcare , advance the treatment of disease and educate our future physicians and nurses . With you , we will turn charitable dollars into progress , leading to healthier communities for generations to come .
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