EMPOWERING
EXCELLENCE
Phase II of the Vision Campaign
There’s a new era taking shape in Central Texas, a renewed vigor that requires
an unprecedented response. The area’s explosive population growth and
increased healthcare needs will be met by a plan for growth at Scott & White
that elevates its national profile and characterizes the most dynamic period in
our history. It will catapult Scott & White toward its Vision of becoming, “The
most Trusted and the most Valued name in American Healthcare.”
entral Texas is fast becoming a
destination for people across the
country, young and old. For
those who seek a quality of life that’s
affordable, like young people starting
careers, or retiring Baby Boomers who
seek the core values and lifestyle here, our
land is brimming with possibilities as
expansive as this great state. Temple is one
of the state’s fastest growing communities.
The I-35 corridor that links Austin to
Dallas is bursting with opportunity, a
strong economy and abundant jobs — it’s
already a hub for scientists, educators,
artists and technology professionals.
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The vibrant tableau of Texas promises to
get even richer, as undeveloped areas are
revitalized as well, to enhance the lives of
citizens while attracting new ones. Scott &
White as a healthcare leader must grow,
and transform a great healthcare system to
one of true excellence and national stature.
“We see tremendous demand for services
going forward,” says Alfred B. Knight,
MD, president and CEO, Scott &
White Healthcare. “We are in the midst of
a transformation, and our vision for the
future is extraordinary.”
Filling the Gap to
Meet Healthcare Needs
Healthcare services represent a sizable
portion of our domestic and local economies.
With a dramatic increase nationwide
in chronic, preventable diseases like
diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease
and others, it follows that Texas, one of
the fastest growing states in the country,
is experiencing this phenomena more
acutely. An aging population requiring
increased healthcare services comprises a
significant segment of the population,
both here and nationally.
Advances in medicine and technology
have made great strides in improving
outcomes and quality of life for all kinds
of patients. That trend will continue.
Scott & White must be ready to embrace
those advances, and introduce new ones to
benefit all patients.
It is imperative that Scott & White, as a
healthcare leader in Texas, anticipate and
respond to the region’s needs with the
Summer 08 Catalyst
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