Letter from the President
Amid the countless things we have learned over the past year , the one that perhaps resonates most with me is that grief and gratitude can coexist . In one of our hands , we carry grief for the loss of more than half a million American lives to an unprecedented pandemic . For many of us , these lost lives were beloved family and friends . In the other hand , we carry gratitude for the compassion , resilience and generosity of our community that have helped us persevere with the hope of brighter days ahead .
The board and staff of the Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation grieve the loss of several of our most benevolent friends over the past few months , among them Richard “ Dick ” Lowe , Nicholas “ Nick ” Martin and Paul Andrews . These three men had many things in common – business acumen , commitment to family and an abiding love of our community .
But they especially shared a deep devotion to Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth and a belief that their philanthropy could make a difference in improving the health of the patients we serve . Their generosity provided the impetus behind many of our most significant projects , including the Joan Katz Cancer Resource Center , our new Emergency Department and the nationally recognized Andrews Women ’ s Hospital .
Thus , we carry immeasurable gratitude for the vision and generosity of these gentlemen to Baylor Scott & White - Fort Worth . Along with the many donors who are listed in these pages , they have made it possible to make healthcare better today and for future generations . We will be forever grateful .
Warm regards ,
Amy Adkins President , Baylor Scott & White All Saints Health Foundation Amy . Adkins @ BSWHealth . org
COMMUNITY NEWS
COVID-19 Update
The latest on vaccinations and vaccine distribution
2 o date , Baylor Scott & White Health has administered more than 469,000 first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccines to employees and patients , including some of our must vulnerable Texans , bringing hope to many across the state .
Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth has partnered with Texas Christian University ( TCU ) and Tarrant County Public Health to open a drive-through vaccination hub at the Amon G . Carter Stadium on the TCU campus . As of April 20 , 2021 , Baylor Scott & White – Fort Worth has distributed more than 25,500 doses of the first and second doses of the vaccine .
Many of our family members , friends and neighbors are eagerly awaiting their vaccine . Baylor Scott & White is now vaccinating all Texans ages 16 and older . The easiest way to be notified of appointment availability is by creating a MYBSWHealth account . Based on available information , Baylor Scott & White will message those at the highest risk of severe illness due to COVID-19 to schedule an appointment . A dedicated phone
Baylor Scott & White - Fort Worth has partnered with TCU and Tarrant County Public Health to hold a mass vaccination clinic at Amon G . Carter Stadium on TCU ’ s campus .
line has also been created ( 1.844 . BSW . VACC ) to answer questions and provide additional information .
Please continue to encourage your loved ones to get vaccinated at their first available opportunity . Getting vaccinated protects ourselves , our families and neighbors , and those serving on the front lines each day .
For more information and a list of Baylor Scott & White state-designated hub locations , visit BSWHealth . com / COVIDVaccine
THE COMPASS / BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE FOUNDATION NEWS / SPRING 2021