The Catalyst Issue 17 | November 2013 | Page 22

The Scott & White Healthcare Foundation’s Mission: To establish relationships and develop an understanding of and a belief in Scott & White’s mission and vision in order to obtain philanthropic financial resources to meet the needs of those it serves. Scott & White Healthcare Foundation Update Scott & White Healthcare and Baylor Health Care System A TexAS-Size Merger September 30, the governing boards of Scott & White Healthcare and Baylor Health Care System formalized their agreement to join our two systems and become one—Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas. Baylor Scott & White Health unites the strengths of the two systems. Over time, this will mean greater, more convenient access to high-quality care for patients in Central and North Texas through an extensive network of providers and locations. It will mean enhanced access to resources and clinical trials for research. And we will continue to educate the future of medicine through our strong teaching programs. As we look to the future of healthcare delivery we are excited about the ways this merger will benefit the communities we serve. The Scott & White Healthcare Foundation and the On Baylor Health Care System Foundation will remain separate entities and continue to support their traditional service areas. Our team will continue to advance our programs in Central Texas by obtaining philanthropic financial resources to meet the needs of those served. Our generous donors will continue to make gifts to clinical programs and hospitals of their choice. Previous gifts, naming rights, chairs, and other philanthropic initiatives will be honored as originally intended. Just as the new Baylor Scott & White will honor and continue the legacy of excellence of Scott & White Healthcare, so must we continue to support Scott & White. As we transition into this bright and exciting future, the role of philanthropy becomes increasingly important. We are grateful for your continued support and for making a commitment to Scott & White Healthcare. n Nancy Birdwell Executive Vice President and CEO, Scott & White Healthcare Foundation, and Chief Development Officer, Scott & White Healthcare Alfred B. Knight, MD President, Scott & White Healthcare Foundation For additional information about Baylor Scott & White Health, visit baylorscottandwhite.com. 22 The Catalyst November 13 | sw.org