Letter from Leadership
The 100-day mark has come and gone since my arrival on February 1 . My wife and I have enjoyed a newfound proximity to our family , rekindled old and started new friendships and explored restaurants for the best enchiladas . In addition , it has been inspiring to meet many of you , learn more about what motivates your generous giving of time and resources , and hear about your transformational experiences with our physicians and nurses . It is great to be back in Texas and even better to be at Baylor Scott & White Health .
My explorations have also taken me to
Baylor Scott & White facilities across Dallas and Collin counties , providing me the opportunity to walk the hallways and see our mission in motion at Baylor University Medical Center , the Health and Wellness Center in South Dallas , and our campuses in Plano , Frisco and Waxahachie . The unwavering commitment to service at each of these facilities was palpable . As I drove across North Texas to meetings with donors , community advocates and Baylor Scott & White leaders , I reflected on our value , we serve faithfully , and one of my favorite quotes from Roger Staubach : “ There are no traffic jams along the extra mile .”
There have been many extra miles logged by both Baylor Scott & White employees and generous members of the community who support our efforts . In this issue alone you will read about the community health workers who are making countless phone calls to help our underserved populations sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine and also taking the time to understand community members ’ fears
and barriers to care . You will see how the generous gift from the Hamon Charitable Foundation is helping pave the way for an expansion of these efforts that will positively impact thousands of individuals and families . You will learn how the continued commitment of Dr . Ronan Kelly and countless others across our System are advancing research and treatments for patients battling cancer .
These stories are just a few of the countless extra miles logged for patients , colleagues and the communities we serve I have witnessed in just 100 days .
I am grateful to be on this journey alongside you and look forward to sharing stories of extraordinary progress , compassion and care with you through this column and The Compass . Thank you for your faithful service and support as we continue to go the extra mile for one another .
COMMUNITY NEWS
COVID-19 Update
Save the Date
Foundation Events
2 ince COVID-19 vaccines became an appointment by calling 1.844 . BSW . VACC available , we have shared that or by visiting one of our vaccine locations this is our best defense against accepting walk-ins . All adult Texans ages 18 the pandemic . It protects you and your and older also have the option to schedule family , friends and neighbors , and moves through MyBSWHealth . com and the app . us closer to getting back to doing the
While vaccines help to prevent the things we love . disease , Baylor Scott & White has
Both the U . S . Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control therapies that help fight the virus .
also remained committed to advancing
and Prevention ’ s Advisory Committee on Robert Gottlieb , MD , principal Immunization Practices expanded the investigator of multiple COVID-19 emergency use authorization for the Pfizer therapeutic trials for BSW , is testing a
COVID-19 vaccine and recommended it be new monoclonal antibody treatment administered to adolescents ages 12 – 15 . from Eli Lilly that shows promising early
With clinical trial data boasting a results in neutralizing all known variants 100 % effective rate in preventing COVID-19 of concern . Not only will this research in this age group , this is an exciting determine the new antibody ’ s efficacy and significant step in our fight against rate in adults recently diagnosed with the pandemic , allowing us to immunize COVID-19 , researchers are also testing out our younger population . the efficacy of the treatment when it ’ s
BSW hubs and large vaccination sites administered as a shot instead of an are offering the Pfizer vaccine to Texans IV infusion , which would make the drug ages 12 and older . Parents can schedule more widely accessible .
THE COMPASS / BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE DALLAS FOUNDATION NEWS / SUMMER 2021
We will continue to monitor COVID-19 as we plan these fall efforts and will update our events as needed to keep our patrons and supporters safe .
GRAND ROUNDS GOLF TOURNAMENT Benefiting medical education at Baylor University Medical Center
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