The Catalyst Issue 17 | November 2013 | Page 6

The hospital represents more than just another building in this burgeoning economic corridor of the Brazos Valley; it is a model for a better way of delivering healthcare and wellness to the community. Focusing on how to meet the needs of each patient, the new facilities are designed to deliver high-quality care, promote collaboration among caregivers, and enhance the patient experience in an environment of comfortable, personalized care. ason D. Jennings, chief executive officer of Scott & White Healthcare College Station Region, says, “The new hospital fosters our unparalleled ability to deliver continuity of care. The hospital possesses the advanced facilities, clinical talent and community commitment that will allow Scott & White doctors and staff to provide excellent healthcare to the region.” As part of one of the leading health systems in the nation, the new hospital and clinics in College Station enhance Scott & White’s rich, almost 30-year history of delivering care to the Brazos J 6 The Catalyst November 13 | sw.org Valley. Now, the benefits of collaborative Scott & White specialists can be accessed locally. “Scott & White is about getting the right care, at the right time, in the right place,” says William L. Rayburn, MD, chief medical officer of the Scott & White College Station Region. “If you’re diagnosed with a complex illness, you need a great team of clinicians nearby to develop and implement a comprehensive treatment plan. Our integrated system makes it possible for us to offer the same high-quality care to patients wherever they live – from preventive and wellness programs, to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and return-to-home care.” Scott & White Healthcare has been a pioneer in the creation of the integrated healthcare delivery model, emphasizing collaboration to facilitate high-quality patient care in the right setting. (See sidebar on page 9.) Scott & White – College Station Cancer Center offers advanced treatment close to home Nora Thompson, a 30-year resident of Bryan-College Station, is a Scott & White patient and breast cancer survivor. She believes the new hospital, clinics,