Outcomes 2019 - Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital BSWHHVH_646_2019 Outcomes JOOMAG MOD | Page 65

In fiscal year 2019, as a part of the STEM Goes
Red project of the American Heart Association,
students from all over the Metroplex toured the
hospitals in Dallas and Fort Worth, participated
in hands-on learning and met with hospital
leadership. This is another program where the
hospital team is strongly engaged in developing
interest in young minds for healthcare careers.
Over the years, several students who
participated in the programs have enrolled in or
graduated from medical school or have pursued
nursing or allied health careers. Several past
program participants have returned to Baylor
Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital –
Dallas as staff members.
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The team at Baylor Scott & White Heart and
Vascular Hospital – Dallas remained committed
to providing all employees with opportunities to
be actively involved in the community. This took
many forms in fiscal year 2019. The Community
Advisory Council also provided suggestions to
become involved in community organizations.
The STARRS* committee of employees met
regularly to discuss community involvement and
requests from various organizations who needed
assistance. The committee was also dedicated
to reaching out to economically-challenged
neighborhoods with heart-healthy information.
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• Bonton Farms
• Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center
• DART Senior Expo at Fair Park
• Faith in Action Initiatives – A Baylor Scott &
White Health Charitable Organization
• Hope Cottage – Dallas
• Senior Synergy Session in Fort Worth
• Heart Walk
Fundraising for several key organizations
was supported in fiscal year 2019. Employees
donated their time and money to support a
variety of causes:
• Employee Giving Campaign – Baylor Scott
& White Health’s Baylor Health Care System
Foundation
Community volunteerism
Leap for Life ® attendees
Organizations specifically targeted for outreach
in fiscal year 2019 included:
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• United Way of Dallas County and United Way
of Tarrant County
• American Heart Association
Ongoing patient education and support
programs
The hospital emphasizes community outreach
by sponsoring ongoing classes focused on
preventive health education.
Leap for Life ®
“Leap” stands for Lifestyle Education
Awareness Program. For the past
12 years, this successful program has
focused on the needs of cardiovascular patients
and their family members. Leap for Life sessions
in Dallas and Fort Worth taught what steps can
be taken to manage cardiovascular disease and
to improve health and well-being. This wellness
and disease prevention program was available
to all heart patients and their family members.
The class was also open to anyone from the
community. Educators with special expertise in
cardiovascular patient care helped empower
individuals with physical, dietary and stress
management education and information.
Call 1.844.BSW.DOCS for Leap for Life class
schedules and more information.
STEM Goes Red students hosted
*STARRS - Service, Training, Accountability,
Recruitment, Retention and Satisfaction
American Heart Association initiative
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