Seton Seton News Releases

New Clinics Open in Luling, and Northwest Austin, Heralding New Seton Strategy

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:00:00 UTC

Seton's strategy to expand primary care in Central Texas led this past week to the opening of two new medical clinics, in Luling and in northwest Austin. And more clinics are coming so more patients can get the care they need before their aillments worsen and they end up seeking costly emergency care.

Options for Children with Scoliosis Explored at Free May 21 Seminar

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 UTC

New nonsurgical and surgical options for treating children afflicted with scoliosis - curvature of the spine - will be explored Tuesday evening, May 21, by a fellowship-trained adult and pediatric surgeon who is co-chair of the Seton Spine & Scoliosis Center.

It's Official: New Brack at Center of New Master Plan

Fri, 10 May 2013 05:00:00 UTC

A new medical campus master plan that pinpoints where the new University Medical Center Brackenridge is to be built was approved by The University of Texas System Board of Regents.

New Patient Bed Tower at Dell Children's Allows for More Space and Programs to Care for Pediatric Patients

Mon, 6 May 2013 05:00:00 UTC

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas' next chapter begins with the opening of its new bed tower - the W.H. and Elaine McCarty South Tower. This expansion increases the hospital's capacity and brings additional medical innovations to children in Central Texas.

H-E-B Gift Completes Dell Children's Bed Tower

Sun, 5 May 2013 05:00:00 UTC

A $500,000 gift from H-E-B completes the bed tower campaign and establishes an endowment to support the Texas Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity.

Dell Children's New Bed Tower To Open

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UTC

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas is opening the W.H. and Elaine McCarty South Tower soon. The new expansion will increase capacity to meet the health care needs of Central Texas children.

Three Seton Medical Centers are First in Central Texas to be Awarded Joint Commission Gold Seal for Spine Surgery

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UTC

Seton Medical Center Austin, University Medical Center Brackenridge and Seton Medical Center Williamson in Round Rock have earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval® for their disease-specific spine surgery programs.

Dell Children's Marks Earth Day By Creating A Vegetable Garden

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UTC

A new bed tower is not the only thing going up at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas. In celebration of Earth Day 2013, Dell Children's is installing a vegetable garden in its Healing Garden.

Watson Honored as Doctor-Led Medical Research Projects Announced

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UTC

Sen. Kirk Watson, architect of the visionary "10 Goals in 10 Years" plan to improve Central Texas' health care, economy and quality of life, was honored at the 7th Annual UMC Brackenridge Luncheon. At the same event, a new video debuted that looks ahead to the new teaching hospital and $186,000 in medical research grants were awarded.

Register to Give the Gift: April is National Donate Life Month

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UTC

In Texas, only about 10 percent of residents are registered organ donors. More are needed to help those on growing organ donor lists. If you want to be an organ donor, Donate Life Month is a good time to talk to family members about your wishes and register online.

Special Volunteers Ensure That No One Dies Alone

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UTC

At two Seton hospitals, volunteers devote three-hour shifts to be with patients who are beyond recovery. As one voluntter put it, "I was kind of leery at first, but once I sat with my first patient, I knew I belonged here."

Seton Healthcare Family Leaders to Assume Additional Responsibilities

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UTC

Jesus Garza, who has been serving as president and interim chief executive of Seton Healthcare Family, has been officially named chief executive officer of Seton, effective July 1. Charlles J. Barnett, FACHE, will serve as the executive board chair of the Seton Healthcare Family Board of Trustees effective July 1, while continuing to work on strategic projects for the Ascension Health Alliance.

'Double Dose' of Expert Trauma Care Saves Man's Life

Wed, 3 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UTC

Rare, simultaneous surgeries performed at Seton Williamson saved a young man's life after he was injured in a violent car accident.

Seton, Alamo Drafthouse Host Free Screening of Award-Winning Escape Fire

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 05:00:00 UTC

The award-winning documentary "Escape Fire" exposes major problems in U.S. health care. It will be presented free of charge Sunday afternoon, April 7, at the Ritz theater in downtown Austin by Seton Healthcare Family and Alamo Drafthouse.

Overcoming the Odds, Baby Safely Born at University Medical Center Brackenridge

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UTC

Jessica Rasor faced a pregnancy complication potentially fatal to her baby called "vasa previa" that occurs in .04 percent of all pregnancies - one out of every 2,500 births. But the Bastrop resident's chances for delivering a healthy baby proved much better, thanks to a well-prepared and caring team of UMCB doctors, nurses and others.

Seton Brain and Spine Surgeon Joins Prestigious Vatican Academy

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 05:00:00 UTC

When the call came for Dr. Robert Buchanan, it was in English - but with such a strong Italian accent, his office assistant didn't really understand what the caller was saying. But a subsequent email was clear: Dr. Buchanan, the Seton Brain and Spine Institute's chief of functional and restorative neurosurgery and neuroscience, soon would have an additional title - Papal Academician.

Statesman Cap 10K Race Proceeds to Expand, Enhance Care at Dell Children's

Wed, 6 Mar 2013 06:00:00 UTC

For the second year in a row, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas will be the sole beneficiary of the Austin American-Statesman's Capitol 10,000, the largest 10K race in Texas, set for April 7. Donations and proceeds will help to complete a new, third bed tower at Dell Children's as part of the Building for the Future fundraising campaign.

John Paul II Life Center Serves Patients in Accordance with Catholic Teaching

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 06:00:00 UTC

Seton Clinical Enterprise, an operating division of the Seton Healthcare Family, and The John Paul II Life Center will collaborate in providing effective and efficient holistic healthcare services in the Catholic tradition.

Lone Star Circle of Care Joins Seton Health Alliance to Expand Person-Centered Health Care for Central Texans

Tue, 5 Mar 2013 06:00:00 UTC

The Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) has joined the Seton Health Alliance, an organization dedicated to improving medical quality and efficiency by creating an organized system of care.

Local Doctor Behind New Thyroid Test, Erasing Need for Thousands of Surgeries

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 06:00:00 UTC

Seton Medical Center Hays' former medical chief of staff is behind a Silicon Valley firm's successful launch of a new test to more accurately diagnose thyroid cancer and dramatically cut the number of surgeries that occur because other tests prove inconclusive.