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not many are aware of how we rank nationally . Baylor Scott & White – Temple is on par with the best in the nation , especially in patient experience and quality care .”
This prestigious recognition is also a powerful testament to the unwavering passion and exceptional expertise demonstrated by all our providers and support staff .
“ We have a remarkable team ,” Dr . Sibbitt said . “ That includes not only the physicians on the medical staff but also our nurses , pharmacists , respiratory therapists … everyone . We are deeply grateful for their tireless pursuit of excellence and the impact they have on our patients and our community .”
Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas , our system ’ s north Texas flagship hospital , also earned a top spot on the list , tying for No . 2 among major teaching hospitals .
“ When you think about the well-known hospitals in America , they ’ re not number one ,” Dr . Sibbitt says . “ We are .”
YOUR GIFTS IN ACTION
A tale of two anniversaries
Roney Bone & Joint Institute in Temple and the McClinton Cancer Center in Waco celebrated 10 th anniversaries this fall .
Over the past ten years , your generosity has helped us provide quality , compassionate orthopedic and cancer care that helps keep your loved ones and neighbors moving , fighting and thriving .
From the mother who beats breast cancer to the retired fire fighter who can walk again without pain — your gifts have played a central role in building facilities and providing equipment , and in saving and changing lives .
Staff gather outside Baylor Scott & White ’ s Glen E . and Rita K . Roney Bone & Joint Institute to celebrate the facility ’ s 10 th anniversary .
Roney Bone & Joint Institute Baylor Scott & White ’ s Roney Bone & Joint Institute celebrated its 10-year anniversary on Oct . 19 , 2023 — a golden opportunity to reflect on nearly 2.2 million patient visits , including roughly 33,000 unique patients every year .
That ’ s a lot of sports injuries , right ? But the care provided is so much more than that .
“ A lot of times people think orthopedics is just sports medicine ,” said Beth Booher , director of operations for
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THE COMPASS / WINTER 2023