LEADERSHIP NEWS
Leading by Example
Pulmonologist Mark Millard , MD , supports lung health even further with a generous gift to the Martha Foster Lung Care Center .
or more than three decades , Mark Millard , MD , pulmonologist and medical director of the Baylor Scott & White Martha Foster Lung Care Center , has dedicated his life to serving patients , guiding them through their most vulnerable moments and striving to improve their quality of life . Through a generous bequest , Dr . Millard ’ s commitment to patients will extend beyond his care as their physician and will grow an endowment to provide ongoing support for programs at the Martha Foster Lung Care Center . Throughout his tenure , the Center ’ s success has been built on a foundation of teaching , clinical research and patient care . By enhancing its resources , Dr . Millard seeks to guarantee that the Center remains at the forefront of medical advancements , driven
by a highly educated and skilled staff .
“ Dr . Millard ’ s act of giving back reflects the intrinsic values that define the medical profession : compassion , empathy and a commitment to the well-being of others ,” said Ben Renberg , president of Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation . “ Through his generosity , he ensures that future patients will continue to receive the highest standard of care , and he creates a ripple effect that impacts countless individuals who will benefit from the advancements and expertise fostered by his generous gift .”
For Dr . Millard , giving back is not just a gesture of gratitude ; it is a way to honor the institution that has shaped him both personally and professionally .
“ I have three children , and in my estate planning , Baylor Scott & White becomes my fourth child ,” shared
Dr . Millard . “ I couldn ’ t have written a job description better than what I ’ ve been allowed to do . Why wouldn ’ t I want to give back to the very institution that allowed me to have the most wonderful career I could ever imagine ?”
Letter from the Chair
As the school year draws to a close and graduation ceremonies fill the air with anticipation and celebration , it is a time of reflection on the profound significance of preparing the next generation of leaders . Among these emerging leaders , few are as critical as the future physicians who will shape the healthcare landscape in Texas and beyond .
At our most recent Foundation board meeting , I had the distinct honor of announcing a $ 10 million estate gift from the late T . Boone Pickens to support graduate medical education ( GME ) at
Baylor University Medical Center . This program is where aspiring physicians evolve from learners into compassionate healers , armed with the knowledge , skills and values necessary to navigate the complex challenges of modern healthcare . It is through this transformative process that they acquire the expertise to provide quality care and positively impact the lives of countless patients .
These future physicians will deliver lifesaving care to patients like the Barkers , who rely on the expertise of transplant surgeons to restore hope and extend their lives . Our residents and fellows will advance medical research that revolutionizes treatments and outcomes for those facing healthcare challenges with limited options — like the dedicated research led by Dr . O ’ Shaughnessy . The future physicians will help address healthcare disparities and care for underserved populations across Texas — like the work led by Dr . Zsohar and his teams at the Community Care Clinics — preparing them to deliver quality care to those who often go without .
With a projected physician shortage in Texas of 10,000 by 2032 , GME is critical to the sustained excellence of care in our System and the advancement of health and well-being in our communities . We could not do the work we do without generous philanthropists who make gifts with the future in mind .
Boone ’ s gift is one of many that will have a profound impact . Countless others ’ generous support is driving impact in areas across our System and as we wrap up another fiscal year at the Foundation , a couple of truths stand out from an eventful year : Philanthropy matters in advancing training , patient care , medical treatments and breakthroughs , and we have reason to be optimistic on the healthcare front , as the miracles of modern medicine will only accelerate in the days ahead .
Norm Bagwell Chair , Board of Directors Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation
To learn more about any Baylor Scott & White Dallas Foundation initiative or to opt out of these communications , contact the Foundation at 214.820.3136 or email DallasFoundation @ BSWHealth . org . Write to us at 301 North Washington Avenue , Dallas , TX 75246 .
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