Letter from the President
I am delighted to share the latest issue of The Compass , where we highlight the profound ways your support enables compassionate , holistic care for our community at every stage of life . Your generosity makes it possible to reach beyond conventional medical care , extending support that touches hearts and lives in meaningful ways .
In this issue , you ’ ll read about our Community Clinic , which serves as a beacon of hope for those who would otherwise not have access to care .
Through this program , we ’ re able to provide essential medical services to those who need them most , bridging gaps and strengthening the health of our community .
Our Child Life Program showcases the power of healing beyond medicine by providing essential emotional and educational support to children facing the challenge of having a sick parent , grandparent or other loved one . Through compassionate guidance , therapeutic play and age-appropriate information , our team helps these young people understand and cope with the impact of a loved one ' s illness , easing their fears and fostering resilience during difficult times .
Through our Pastoral Care Program , spiritual and emotional support takes center stage , ensuring that patients and their families feel a deep sense of peace and presence when they need it most . This program , available to all , provides a comforting hand and a listening ear in life ’ s most challenging moments .
Lastly , our Postpartum Care Program underscores our commitment to new mothers and their families , offering vital support and care in the delicate days and weeks after birth . This program provides peace of mind and attentive care , helping new moms transition smoothly into this precious new chapter .
Thank you for making this remarkable work possible . With your continued support , we can ensure that Baylor Scott & White All Saints is a source of hope , compassion and care across every stage of life . Together , we ’ re not just treating illness ; we ’ re nurturing wellness , resilience and healing in profound ways .
Amy Adkins
President Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation Amy . Adkins @ BSWHealth . org
HOSPITAL NEWS
When you win , we do too .
Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth recognized in 12 types of care .
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth has once again been recognized on U . S . News & World Report ’ s Best Hospitals list . This year , the hospital tied for # 11 in Texas , ranked # 3 in Dallas- Fort Worth and was named a Best Regional Hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth .
We ranked nationally in one medical specialty :
• # 39 in Diabetes & Endocrinology
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jeffrey Myers
Chair
Rick Bertel
Vice-Chair
Andrew Johnsen
Secretary
G . Whitney Smith
Chair , Nominating & Governance Committee
We were ranked among the top 10 % of high-performing hospitals in the nation in |
And we were ranked high performing in seven common |
Amy Adkins
ASHF President
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these four specialties :
• Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
• Geriatrics
( 1st-time recognition for BSW – Fort Worth )
• Neurology & Neurosurgery
• Pulmonology & Lung Surgery
( 1st-time recognition for BSW – Fort Worth ).
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procedures and conditions :
• Colon Cancer Surgery
• Heart Attack
• Heart Failure
• Hip Fracture
• Kidney Failure
• Leukemia , Lymphoma & Myeloma
• Pneumonia
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Cynthia M . Adams
J . T . Aughinbaugh
Richard D . Bertel
Tracy Bolt
Henry Borbolla
Shirley Dean
Joan Friedman
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Andrew Johnsen Raymond B . Kelly , III Matt Lange Johnson Anette Landeros Mary Lowe Robert Mays Jeffrey Myers |
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We stand out because of you — |
Jacqueline Garda , DO
Scot C . Hollmann
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Lisa Rettew G . Whitney Smith |
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Jack Huff |
Brent Tipps |
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THE COMPASS / BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE FOUNDATION NEWS / WINTER 2024 |
D . Alan Johns , MD |