Letter from the President
“ Music can heal the wounds that medicine cannot touch .”
- Debasish Mridha , American physician , philosopher and author
Back in music school in the late 1980s , I would often manage my stress by retreating to the music library where I would check out a cassette tape of my favorite Bach recording , put on a pair of clunky headphones and close my eyes to listen . For five glorious minutes , I would escape my hectic days and emerge ever so slightly renewed .
I didn ’ t realize at the time that I was practicing my own version of music therapy . Since then , much has become known about using music in a healthcare setting as a complementary therapy . Music therapy can provide benefits to heal the mind , body and spirit in ways that traditional medicine cannot .
With the help of philanthropy , we have been able to incorporate music and the arts as healing modalities at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth . Two short months ago , we had the pleasure of welcoming Elise Hawkes , a board-certified music therapist , to work with our patients at the bedside , using music to help relieve pain , reduce stress and improve mood . She has quickly become an integral part of the healthcare teams and has already worked with 70 patients .
We are grateful for the support of the William E . Scott Foundation for helping us get this program off the ground .
This holiday season , my wish for you is to take advantage of the physical and emotional benefits of music during this busy holiday season . May you experience the comfort , peace and connection that music can spark .
Warm regards ,
Amy Adkins President , Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation Amy . Adkins @ BSWHealth . org
FOUNDATION NEWS
Celebrating 40 Years
Reflecting back while looking forward
ver the past 40 years since the founding of Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation , much has changed in the realm of healthcare . However , at the heart of the countless milestones and accomplishments is you , our donors .
The board and staff of the Foundation are humbled by your generosity and proud to partner with you in our past accomplishments and future triumphs .
We hope you will enjoy paging through the enclosed anniversary insert as we celebrate 40 achievements made possible by philanthropy .
Thank you for partnering with us as we celebrate 40 years of giving .
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THE COMPASS / BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE FOUNDATION NEWS / FALL 2022