The Beat on Seton.fm: Keeping the pulse, so you don?t have to

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 06:00:00 UTC

"Pumping at you from four chambers," calls out DJ James McCurdy, the "voice" for The Beat on Seton.fm radio. The Seton Healthcare Family's recently launched internet radio station brings to light matters of the heart throughout National Heart Month in a way that is entertaining, informative and convenient to access. Listen in by visiting Seton.fm

'Speed Dating' to Find a Baby Doctor

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 06:00:00 UTC

Seton Medical Center Austin on 38th street is giving moms and hopeful moms a chance to get up close and personal with over a dozen "baby" doctors. Designed similar to a speed dating format, What's Up, Doc? connects patients and physicians in a comfortable, casual setting in hopes that they may find a match.

New Healthcare Clinic Now Open in Burnet

Fri, 3 Feb 2012 06:00:00 UTC

Officials with Seton Highland Lakes Hospital (SHL) and the Burnet Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon to celebrate the grand opening of the new SHL clinic. More than 100 community leaders, residents and SHL employees attended the event.

Seton Participates in Pilot Screening Program to Help Fight Women's Number One Killer, Heart Disease

Wed, 1 Feb 2012 06:00:00 UTC

The Seton Heart Institute is participating in a groundbreaking outreach program with community obstetricians and gynecologists to help lower the incidence of women with heart disease. As part of this effort, Seton Heart is participating in a pilot screening program aimed at collecting information from women regarding cardiovascular disease risk factors.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Seton Kingsland Healthcare Center

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC

Officials with Seton Highland Lakes Hospital and Clinics broke ground for its newest clinic, Seton Kingsland Healthcare Center. Construction will begin immediately on the clinic, located between Ridgeview and Nob Hill Streets in the heart of the Kingsland business community.

Dell Children's Medical Center Adds Robotic Surgery Device

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, a member of the Seton Healthcare Family, has expanded its minimally invasive surgical options for children with the newest robotic surgical system da Vinci® Si™. The technology is accompanied by a teaching simulator, bolstering Dell Children's extensive medical staff training offerings.

Board Names Jesus Garza to Lead Seton Healthcare Family

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC

The Seton Board of Trustees has named Jesus Garza president and interim chief executive officer of Central Texas' leading health care and community service organization. He was executive vice president and chief operating officer of Seton and president of the Seton Family of Hospitals.

Seton Builds 'Home-away-from-home' for STAR Flight

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC

On Thursday, Jan. 19, Seton Health Care Family, STAR Flight and Central Texas community leaders gathered at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas for a grand opening celebration of STAR Flight's first on-site, live-in accommodations at the hospital. With its completion, "home" for STAR Flight now carries new meaning.

Dell Children's Medical Center Receives Truckloads of Books from Barnes & Noble Booksellers

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC

Dell Children's Medical Center received a big holiday surprise from Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Austin-thousands of books for patients and families. The books, collected during the Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive, will benefit the Dell Children's Family Resource Center and Half Pint Library.

Magnet Recognition Program? Site Visit

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC

Seton Northwest Hospital was designated as a Magnet organization in 2002 and 2007 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®. This prestigious designation recognizes excellence in nursing services. In January 2012, Seton Northwest Hospital is applying for re-designation.

A Different Kind of Groundbreaking: Kids' Shovels Herald Seton Southwest Expansion

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC

Seton Southwest hosted a different kind of groundbreaking Jan. 4 to kick off its $8.2 million expansion, which is to be completed in early 2013.

Get Social, Get Fit!

Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC

Start the New Year with a gift to get fit! "Like" Seton Healthcare Family on Facebook and be entered to win a Nintendo Wii and Fit Plus package.

Seton Healthcare Family Partners with Austin Regional Clinic to Provide Person-Centered Health Care for Central Texans

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:00:00 UTC

The Seton Healthcare Family has taken a major step toward developing a new model for delivering health care in Central Texas by partnering with Austin Regional Clinic to create Seton Health Alliance, an Accountable Care Organization.

Clarke Heidrick, Guiding Force Behind Central Health District, to be Honored

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:00:00 UTC

Clarke Heidrick, a guiding force in the creation and success of Central Health, Travis County's health care district, will be honored at the 7th Annual University Medical Center Brackenridge luncheon in April.

77 Seton Employees Help 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' Build New Home for Bastrop Fire Victims

Thu, 8 Dec 2011 06:00:00 UTC

ABC-TV's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" (EMHE) crew and hundreds of volunteers are building a new home this week for a family of Bastrop wildfire victims -- including 77 Seton volunteers.

Seton Announces New Leadership for Clinical Innovation Center

Mon, 5 Dec 2011 06:00:00 UTC

The Seton Healthcare Family has formed the Seton Clinical Design and Innovation Center and today named, Steve Conti, MBA, RRT senior director for Clinical Innovation and Population Management.

Breakthrough Technology at UMC Brackenridge: Central Texas? First 128-Slice CT Scanner

Thu, 1 Dec 2011 06:00:00 UTC

Starting this week, the most advanced computed tomography (CT) scanner available in Travis and surrounding counties begins its expected 24/7 work life adjacent to University Medical Center Brackenridge's emergency room.

Seton Healthcare Family to Participate in Regional Disaster Exercise

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 06:00:00 UTC

In an effort to better prepare for an emergency situation that requires regional involvement, Seton hospitals will hold a mock disaster drill, on Thursday, Nov. 10, to test its emergency preparedness, systems and processes.

Diabetes - Just the Facts

Tue, 1 Nov 2011 05:00:00 UTC

The Texas Diabetes Council reports that diabetes diagnoses in Texas increased 28 percent from 2005 to 2010. We now have 2.2 million people in our state with diabetes, and that number could grow to 7.9 million Texans by the year 2040. Additionally, we likely have 440,000 Texans with diabetes today who have not yet been diagnosed, but do have diabetes.

Seton Donates $50,000 to Ending Community Homelessness Coalition