Letter from the President
Four years ago , in the fall of 2020 , I was still in my previous job , living in New York , and considering the opportunity to join the Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation .
I was invited to attend Celebrating Women — virtually , as it was during the height of the pandemic . I remember being deeply moved by the incredible work happening at BSW to advance the fight against breast cancer . The stories of patients , including a mother of three and a newlywed undergoing treatment for breast cancer at BSW , brought tears to my eyes . I also learned about groundbreaking programs and research , such as the High-Risk Breast Screening Program and the Texas Immuno-Oncology Biorepository , both aimed at improving outcomes for patients . That moment crystallized my desire to be part of the Mission-driven work at
BSW . Four years later , I remain grateful and inspired by the work happening here every day , made possible by your generosity . Reflecting on those early interactions with
BSW , I ’ m reminded of a recent all-staff Foundation meeting , where we had the pleasure of welcoming Karla Ramberger , DNP , RN , NEA-BC , chief nursing officer at BSW , to speak to our team . She said something that hit home : “ No matter what your role is at Baylor Scott & White , if you wear the BSW badge , you ’ re taking care of patients .”
Her words underscore a truth that unites us all : whether we ’ re providing direct patient care , managing operations behind the scenes or contributing philanthropically , we ’ re advancing the BSW mission , founded as a Christian ministry of healing to promote the well-being of all individuals , families and communities .
Philanthropy plays a crucial role in this , as you ’ ll see in the stories covered in this issue , including medical missions led by Dr . Aldo Rafael , expanding care in Ellis County and updates about the upcoming 25th anniversary of the Celebrating Women luncheon .
Just as I was moved by the stories I heard four years ago , I continue to be inspired by the work we do today — work that would not be possible without the generosity of our donors . Each of us plays a role in driving the BSW mission forward , and I am grateful to be part of this incredible journey with all of you .
Ben Renberg President , Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation Ben . Renberg @ BSWHealth . org
INDUSTRY NEWS
“ And the Winner Is …”
Guess who ’ s the most awarded not-for-profit health system in Texas .
U . S . News & World Report “ Best Hospitals ” includes 26 Baylor Scott & White facilities
For the sixth consecutive year , Baylor Scott
& White Health has more hospitals named to the U . S . News & World Report ’ s annual list of “ Best Hospitals ” than any other notfor-profit health system in Texas . A total of 26 Baylor Scott & White hospitals were recognized , including four facilities with a nationally ranked specialty and four named among the best in the state .
This year , all three of the system ’ s academic medical centers ranked in the top 15 hospitals in Texas . Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas ranked # 2 in Dallas-Fort Worth and # 3 in Texas
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple ranked # 7 in Texas Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth ranked # 3 in Dallas- Fort Worth and # 11 ( tie ) in Texas
Additionally , Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine was ranked # 8 ( tie ) in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and # 23 ( tie ) in Texas .
“ We are pleased to be recognized with these high rankings , and what really inspires us is what they mean for our patients ,” said Pete McCanna , CEO of Baylor Scott & White .
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… what really inspires us is what these high rankings mean for our patients . The rankings reflect our commitment to providing highquality care through more convenient and personalized experiences .
Pete McCanna
CEO of Baylor Scott & White
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“ The rankings reflect our commitment to providing high-quality care through more convenient and personalized experiences .”
The annual Best Hospital ratings , now in their 35th year , are designed to assist patients and their healthcare providers in making informed decisions about where to receive care for challenging health conditions or elective procedures . U . S . News evaluated nearly 5,000 hospitals across 15 specialties and 20 procedures and conditions .
For more information on how you can support Baylor Scott & White ’ s commitment to making healthcare more personalized and easier to access and navigate , contact Christina Goodman at 214.820.4408 or Christina . Goodman @ BSWHealth . org .
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