Seton Seton News Releases

Tiny Patient and His Mom Share Their Story on HealthyATX

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 UTC

HealthyATX, an educational web site associated with the effort to build a new teaching hospital and a medical school in Central Texas, posted a new video May 16 featuring Dr. Tim George, chief of pediatric neurosurgery/ neuroscience at Dell Children's Medical Center, and two other important people - his young patient, Max, and Max's mother, Carissa.

Seton Drops Scheduling Fee in Eight Emergency Rooms

Fri, 11 May 2012 05:00:00 UTC

More and more Central Texans with minor emergencies have chosen the comforts of home for as long as possible before heading to a Seton hospital emergency room to seek medical attention. Now, they can do it free of charge.

UT Regents OK Up to $30 Million Annually for Medical School

Thu, 3 May 2012 05:00:00 UTC

The University of Texas System's Board of Regents has voted to allocate up to $30 million annually from the state's Available University Fund to establish a medical school in Austin.

Seton Williamson Launches Pediatric Program in Affiliation with Dell Children's

Tue, 1 May 2012 05:00:00 UTC

In affiliation with Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, the region's only pediatric hospital, Seton Medical Center Williamson is now offering pediatric care close to home for area families. The Seton Williamson Pediatric Program, the first and only pediatric inpatient program in Williamson County, offers quality care for non-complex patient conditions in a kid-friendly space.

Share Your Health Care Stories with HealthyATX

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 05:00:00 UTC

The Healthy ATX initiative will include web and social media platforms, videos, educational materials and more. In addition to providing basic information about the region and this effort, it serve as a forum where community members can actively participate in the health care conversation by telling their own stories and viewing personal testimonials from others.

Dell Children's Continues 'Green' Stewardship

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 05:00:00 UTC

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, the world's first LEED® Platinum hospital*, continues to introduce comprehensive recycling and energy conservation programs to reduce its environmental impact.

Medical Experts Say, 'Replace UMC Brackenridge'

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 05:00:00 UTC

University Medical Center Brackenridge needs to be replaced "as soon as possible," according to a consulting firm's report on the public hospital that provides trauma care for an 11-county region and trains new doctors.

Patients Rank Seton Smithville ER Among Best in Nation

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:00:00 UTC

Patients at Seton Smithville Regional Hospital's emergency room are among the most satisfied in the U.S., according to recent survey data. Patient satisfaction scores there have nearly tripled over the past nine months, thanks to customer service initiatives aimed at improving patients' experience and the quality of care.

Kohl's Cares Program with Dell Children's to Provide Up To 1,500 Families Access to Free Booster Seats in 2012

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 05:00:00 UTC

During a 10-year partnership with Dell Children's Medical Center and previously Children's Hospital of Austin, Kohl's Department Store has donated $919,999 to support the safety and health of Central Texas children. The most recent $143,060 grant will provide access to education and booster seats to an additional 1,500 families in 2012.

New Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Program Approved for Six Hospitals

Thu, 5 Apr 2012 05:00:00 UTC

The newest medical residency program in Central Texas will train medical school graduates in physical medicine and rehabilitation at University Medical Center Brackenridge and five other Seton Healthcare Family hospitals.

Dance, Wine and Stray Bullets Benefit Dell Children's, UMC Brackenridge

Wed, 4 Apr 2012 05:00:00 UTC

A Seton physician who is a former Ballet Austin dancer is pouring both of her passions into a new endeavor: inspiring dance performances that will benefit two major local medical centers. To help out, the top doctor at UMC Brackenridge and his band will perform during a wine and food reception.

Bring $50,000 to Create Dedicated Breast Cancer Center in Central Texas

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:00:00 UTC

Vote for the Seton video now through May 15, 2012 and bring $50,000 to Austin to help create dedicated breast cancer center. The future Seton Breast Cancer Center is one of just 30 breast cancer initiatives selected from around the nation for the Pink Well Challenge.

Keeping Children Safe by Identifying Dangerous Hot Spots

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 05:00:00 UTC

Children's Optimal Health n collaboration with Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, the Austin Police Department and other community agencies, are using mapping technology to identify areas where children are most likely to be injured.

The Seton Fund and Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Challenge Central Texans to Help the Wheels Go Round and Round on the Seton Kids Care-a-Van

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 05:00:00 UTC

Hoping to rally support for Central Texas children without adequate medical facilities, The Seton Fund needs the community's help to fund a new replacement Seton Kids Care-a-Van. After nine years of providing preventive and primary health care to more than 16,000 children, the current Kids Care-a-Van is experiencing costly mechanical problems.

This Seton Residency Program Dates Back More Than 28 Years

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 05:00:00 UTC

Many of us are familiar with residency training for physicians, but at Seton, the pharmacy resident programs date back more than 28 years - and two of the programs are among the first established in the U.S. in their specialty areas.

KXAN Highlights Seton Programs, Need for Teaching Hospital

Fri, 9 Mar 2012 06:00:00 UTC

During a live, prime time "town hall" focusing on local medical concerns, KXAN-TV interviewed Dr. T.J. Milling, UMC Brackenridge emergency physician, about how a new teaching hospital can broadly benefit Central Texas; highlighted how Seton Edgar B. Davis Hospital's Children's Care-a-Van helps indigent rural patients; and Dr. Neal Rutledge's stroke research at Seton.

Dell Children's Adds and Expands Complex Care Programs

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 06:00:00 UTC

The expansion at Dell Children's Medical Centeris underway and expected for completion May 2013. The new tower project will increase capacity, expand existing specialty care services and build new programs not currently available in Central Texas. Plans include the region's first comprehensive inpatient rehabilitative care center for kids of all ages.

Ms. Wilson Goes to Washington -- to Advocate for Heart Health

Thu, 1 Mar 2012 06:00:00 UTC

When 150 community leaders from across the U.S. gathered at the White House to talk with the Obama Administration about heart disease, Marcie Wilson, RN, BSN, WOCN was front and center.

Catholic Student's Art Graces University Medical Center Brackenridge

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:00:00 UTC

The University Medical Center Brackenridge is not generally a place one considers when one thinks of art, but the hospital has mounted an exhibit featuring the works of students in grades kindergarten through 8 from St. Gabriel's Catholic School. The exhibit, part of Seton's Art & Soul initiative, is one in a series of art shows featuring student works from Central Texas parochial schools.

Austin Emergency Medicine Residency Program Approved to Begin in July

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:00:00 UTC

Austin's first emergency medicine residency program will begin in July with eight residents based at University Medical Center Brackenridge, helping to train the next generation of emergency physicians and enhancing Austin's reputation as a center for medical education and research.