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Scott & White Hospital - College Station Opens Next Summer! continued whether that’s your family, your church, or another support system.” In this highly competitive market with two established hospitals, Scott & White’s integrated model of care is what sets it apart. Dr. Rayburn says, “The new hospital will complement and support the region’s clinics, while enhancing our ability to better serve patients through seamless handoffs between the clinic and the hospital.” To this end, the campus will also boast a 125,000-square-foot clinic with direct access to the hospital. The clinic will house several new medical specialties and centers. “We’re thrilled to have the second Scott & White Hospital in the region, the first being Scott & White Hospital - Brenham. This region will evolve to be a regional medical referral site, as Scott & White continues to raise the bar for local healthcare,” says Dr. Rayburn. As this region is becoming a desired retirement destination for the extended Aggie family and people from more urban settings—combined with the large population of students from Texas A&M University—the timing of the new hospital couldn’t be better. Its presence also will have a $50 million economic impact during the next five years, as up to 400 team members will staff the facility. A very visible sign of the commitment Scott & White has made to the region, the new five-story hospital will sit in clear view throughout College Station at the corner of Rock Prairie and Texas Highway 6. Become involved! To learn more about Scott & White Hospital - College Station or to make a gift to the new facility, call 800-2934483 or visit foundation.sw.org. n CANCER AND OUR LOCAL CHALLENGE More than 1,600 people in the Brazos Valley were diagnosed with cancer in 2010; half of them were treated by our multidisciplinary team of specialists. These patients are our neighbors, family, and friends, and they need clinical expertise, as well as all of the social and emotional support possible. The new Scott & White Cancer Center - College Station, located on the first floor of the new clinic, will expand the level of expertise available to address patients' needs. Experts here are linked to cancer physicians and scientists throughout the Scott & White Healthcare system. Patients at every Cancer Center location are connected to the expertise of all clinicians, and have access to support programs and research efforts. Our multidisciplinary team of specialists has already treated more than 800 patients in the area in 2010. As innovation in cancer care continues, it’s comforting for patients and their families to know that many therapeutic services can be delivered in an outpatient setting, and that the new Scott & White Hospital will be close by, just in case an inpatient stay is required. The new Scott & White Cancer Center - College Station overlooks the new healing garden on the Scott & White Healthcare - College Station medical campus. The planned opening in August 2013 will make all the difference to patients. Services offered will include screening and diagnostics, innovative therapies, chemotherapy infusion, and long-term monitoring. You can make a difference in the life of someone nearby. The $5 million Scott & White Cancer Center - College Station will offer much-needed relief to many patients and families, who will be able to receive the care they need near their homes and loved ones. Funds are needed to purchase highly specialized equipment and to ensure the comfort of patients and families during treatment. Call us at 800-293-4483 or visit foundation.sw.org to learn more about how you can help. 16 The Catalyst November 12 | sw.org See swcatalyst.org to learn more about our new Scott & White Hospital - College Station.