The dedicated employees and physicians at Baylor Scott & White Health
give more than just their time and talents to support our mission and
ministry of healing. Engaged staff also donate their personal finances.
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here is an intrinsic desire
within the hearts of Baylor
Scott & White Health
employees to help the patients and
communities they serve. This desire
transcends the workplace, and their
commitment translates to significant
financial impact. Each year, thousands
of staff members come together to
support priority programs and financial
needs within the system. “Our family
of employees is inspirational in the
way it participates in our mission,
through their jobs and through their
generous hearts,” says Jana Sharpley,
president of the Baylor Scott & White
– Central Texas Foundation. Employee
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generosity is the ultimate testament
to the excellent care, character, and
professionalism of our organization.
Two recognition programs at
Baylor Scott & White Health help
inform and recognize these incredible
workers and their personal gifts: 1) the
annual Employee Giving Campaign
for all employees; and 2) Caduceus
Society membership for physicians and
senior staff. Together, the programs
have raised more than $18 million
in philanthropic support. Although
slightly different, both programs
support the system and help ensure
a steadfast margin of excellence even
when national health care policies
are uncertain and local budgets are
tight. “This level of philanthropy from
employees sets us apart from other
health care systems and demonstrates
the culture of caring at Baylor Scott
& White Health,” says Alejandro
Arroliga, MD, Pulmonary and Critical
Care Medicine, chair of the Scott
& White Clinic Board of Directors,
and chief of staff for Scott & White
Medical Center – Temple.
Employee Giving Campaign –
The Power of Giving
Since its inception in 2014, the annual
Employee Giving Campaign has raised
more than $2.2 million and involved
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