Helping Hands
HEALTHIER
COMMUNITIES
cott & White Healthcare
has a tradition of being
an involved member of
the communities it serves. Now, the
benefits of uniting two strong health
systems will be felt by communities
across Central Texas, building upon
our long-standing commitment. “Last
year’s merger with Baylor Health Care
System means more resources, more
helping hands, and a huge footprint
across all services,” says Tara Stafford,
director of community benefit at Scott
& White Healthcare. “We have an
increased capacity to take on the most
pressing health factors—like diabetes,
obesity, breast health—and other
significant concerns that are affecting
our communities.”
At Scott & White Healthcare,
now Baylor Scott & White Health,
we’re working hard to improve the
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overall health and wellness of Central
Texas communities. For 2013,
we reported to the State of Texas a
charitable contribution of more than
$220 million in combined community
benefit, including healthcare services,
education, and outreach efforts. Our
community benefit activities are based
upon a review of care and services in
each location. This gives us insight
into the unmet needs within each
community and helps us to better serve
patients and families beyond the walls
of our facilities.
Here are just a few examples of how
we are reaching out to the communities
across our service area:
Reaching out in Round Rock
HealthSpeak is a popular monthly
health lecture series for seniors
featuring physician and advanced
Knowing a few simple steps can help
save a life. Learning CPR and basic
first aid is an important part of many
Scott & White health fairs.
practice providers as speakers. Sun City,
First United Methodist Church Round
Rock, and senior centers in Taylor,
Leander, and Georgetown currently
host the series, with topics determined
Go to sw.org/community-benefit/community-health-needs-assessment
to see each Scott & White hospital’s community benefit report.
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