With us by your side, there's no stopping you. It's why we're creating a new kind of healthcare at Baylor Scott & White. And we're just getting started. 🏥 ❤️
In light of Gov. Greg Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34 lifting COVID-19 restrictions on businesses across the state, we would like to reinforce the importance of masking and other safety measures. (1/4)
Former President George W. Bush and former First Lady Laura Bush are inspiring hope for all Americans after they received their
#COVID19vaccines
at
@bswhealth_Waco
. Together, we can each do our part to get us back to the moments we love — like baseball.
After a record-setting baby boom last week at
#BaylorDallas
, another baby boom has hit — this time at Baylor Scott & White All Saints –
#FortWorth
with 48 babies born within 41 hours! Welcome to the world, little ones 👶
•
#baylorbabies
#newbornbaby
#…
When one of our
#healthcareheroes
asked her elderly patient if there was anything else she could do for him, he responded, "Well can you dance?" So she gathered a few of her team members and showed him how they can rock the electric slide.
#ToTheFrontline
It’s time to face the facts—the
#COVID19vaccine
is your best shot at preventing serious complications from the virus. Now's the time to end this pandemic, together.
Wish I got to spend more time with medical workers this morning that help & serve on the front lines. Members of this special group were some of the first to take the Covid vaccine. I can’t thank them enough for allowing me to share a token of my gratitude-Thanks again
@bswhealth
34 years ago, Tammy Lewis was born at 24 weeks gestation, weighing 1 lb., 4 oz. Now, she cares for
#preemie
babies in the
#NICU
at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's Medical Center where she beat the odds over three decades ago.
Today was a day of history and hope, as
@bswhealth_Templ
received its first shipment of
#COVID19
vaccines and began distributing to our healthcare workers. This shipment is part of one of the biggest vaccination efforts in U.S. history.
Members of our operating room (OR) supply chain team go
#ToTheFrontline
each day to ensure we maintain the proper supplies and resources needed to care for our patients. We send our gratitude
#ToTheFrontline
#HealthcareHeroes
and the communities that support them.
And then there were three! We are so excited to welcome our third
#baby
born from a uterus transplant into the world. Congratulations to the happy family 💙
When one of our
#healthcareheroes
asked her elderly patient if there was anything else she could do for him, he responded, "Well can you dance?" So she gathered a few of her team members and showed him how they can rock the electric slide.
Working at full speed to combat
#COVID19
, researchers at Baylor Scott & White Research Institute have mobilized a
#clinicaltrial
study in just one week — a process that typically takes months.
The Warriors Research Institute, a Baylor Scott & White Research Institute center, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the
@TexasVeterans
that will help expand tele-mental health treatment to
#TexasVeterans
and their families at no cost. 💙
While we stand apart this
#WorldHealthDay
, we're stronger together, now more than ever. Our caregivers are heading
#ToTheFrontline
to fight
#COVID_19
armed with courage and the support of the community, nation and world — making this World Health Day a little more meaningful.
At 100 years old, David is not about to let COVID-19 slow him down. Today we are celebrating David's discharge from
@bswhealth
Medical Center – Grapevine after having been hospitalized due to
#COVID19
.
It's a girl! Please join us in welcoming our newest bundle of joy, the fourth baby born from a
#UterusTransplant
at Baylor University Medical Center. Introducing…
💗Indy Pearl Edwards💗
Born September 2019
6 pounds, 5 ounces
17 3/4 inches
Congrats to parents Kayla and Lance!
When one of our
#healthcareheroes
asked her elderly patient if there was anything else she could do for him, he responded, "Well can you dance?" So she gathered a few of her team members and showed him how they can rock the electric slide.
“Our employees win. Our physicians win. But most of all, our patients win. This is a historical day for all of us.” — Deborah Cannon, chair of Memorial Hermann Health System Board of Directors
#TransformHealthTogether
Today, we celebrate
#WomenPhysicianDay
and all the women who drive excellence across our system—including our ‘Fab 5’ transplant team, the largest all-female
#abdominaltransplant
team in the US. They are changing the game and inspiring other women and girls to do the same.
At only 21 years old, Matthew lost his life after being struck by a car. But as an organ donor, his legacy lives on through the lives he has saved. Nearly 200 hospital employees lined the hallways of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple to pay th…
Wearing a face covering in public is proven to be one of the most effective ways to slow the spread of
#COVID19
while continuing to keep Texas businesses open.
Texans should wear a face covering for the health of their families, friends, and for all fellow Texans.
103 years young, Ms. White was excited to get her second dose of the
#COVID19vaccine
.
When asked why getting the vaccine was important to her, Ms. White said "I don't have a lot of years left, and I don't want to spend them sitting at home."
#GotTheShot
Happy
#Halloween
! Our NICU babies are getting into the Halloween spirit by wearing their favorite costumes. No trick, we think they are the 'sweetest' treat around!
We appreciate this reminder
#ToTheFrontline
that their dedication and hard work does not go unnoticed. We are in this together, and we are grateful for the support of those who placed this sign and the many like it at our medical centers across the state. 💙
#HealthcareHeroes
[1/2] In light of the increasing number of
#COVID19
cases, please keep in mind that our emergency rooms (ERs) and urgent care centers are for those needing higher levels of care.
With new COVID-19 variants spreading across our communities, continuing to practice safety measures is all the more important to protect each other, help stop the spread and reduce transmission of these mutations. Discover more ways to stay safe: (4/4)
U.S. Navy
#veteran
, Clarence Griffith, is retiring today after 11 years of
#volunteering
at Baylor University Medical Center. He is 106 years-old and lives out his motto, "If you rest, you rust." We are thankful for Clarence's joyful service and dedication 💙
While we continue to be encouraged by declining COVID-19 case counts and hospitalizations, coupled with increasing vaccinations, we cannot let up on the evidence-based practices that have helped keep Texans safe over the last year. (3/4)
“This is the beginning of a new era of healthcare in Texas. A new era that will bring superior care with greater value and greater service to our communities and our patients.” — Ross McKnight, chair of Baylor Scott & White Holdings Board of Trustees
#TransformHealthTogether
Healthcare workers and heart warmers are stepping up to the frontlines in extraordinary ways to treat and prevent the spread of
#COVID_19
. These are our friends, our family members and our neighbors taking this courageous call. Join us in sending a message
#ToTheFrontline
We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and it's thanks to our employees that we are named a 2017 Best Workplace for Diversity by
@GPTW_US
and
@FortuneMagazine
.
#BestWorkplaces
Our vaccination task force has been working tirelessly for months to ensure we are prepared to receive, store and safely distribute the
#COVID19vaccine
. Tuesday, December 15th was a day of history and hope, as Baylor Scott & White received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
A free
#COVID19
screening questionnaire is now available for anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms (cough, shortness of breath and feeling feverish) or who has concerns about their risk of infection with COVID-19.
Army Captain Alli LaCombe’s life was forever changed when she became paralyzed while serving in Iraq. However, through the work of
@ccicanine
she was matched with her now inseparable companion, Erik, and is now back to living a robust and fulfilling life.
Say hello to Grayson, Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation – Fort Worth's paw-sitively adorable new
@canineorg
facility dog. 🐾💙 He can perform over 40 commands designed to motivate and inspire patients with special needs and bring healing smiles to all!
May we never forget the day our nation — and our lives — changed forever. Today, we pause to remember the fallen and honor all who selflessly serve our country on our behalf. First responders, military and emergency personnel, we salute you.
#NeverForget
May we never forget the day our nation — and our lives — changed forever. Today, we pause to remember the fallen and honor all who selflessly serve our country on our behalf. First responders, military and emergency personnel, we salute you.
#NeverForget
Lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh my! Our babies born from a
#UterusTransplant
dressed up as the cast of Wizard of Oz this
#Halloween
and we can't contain our excitement. 😍
Baylor Scott & White Health and
@memorialhermann
have signed a letter of intent to merge into a combined system to further strengthen our communities, advance the health of Texans and transform the delivery of healthcare.
#TransformHealthTogether
[1/3] Today our
#healthcareheroes
paused for a moment of silence to honor those affected by
#COVID19
, including the growing number of
#Texans
who have lost their lives to the virus. For many, that includes family and friends.
This
#InternationalWomensDay
, we celebrate the
#women
who are igniting hope and innovation in
#medicine
. We are thankful for how these physicians, leaders and employees inspire us to be better today and every day.
Baylor Scott & White transplant surgeon named one of
#TIME100
most influential people in the world for groundbreaking
#uterustransplant
clinical trials
As Texans, wearing a face mask shows we care about each other. By properly wearing and caring for your face covering you can help stop the spread of
#TXCOVID19
.
Congratulations to our CEO
@JamesHHinton
on being recognized as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare by
@modrnhealthcr
and the only leader of a healthcare provider from Texas to be listed this year. See full list:
#MHmostinfluential
With more than 20 years of service, Anita Crockett-Hunter is no stranger to the power of prayer. When asked how she is working through the challenges of
#COVID19
, she stated “Wearing my mask, sanitizing my hands and keeping the faith”.
#ToTheFrontline
The newest cover of
@TIME
features the first baby born in the U.S. to a mother with a transplanted uterus. This special report tells the story of his historic birth at Baylor University Medical Center one year ago.
#uterustransplant
When one of our
#healthcareheroes
asked her elderly patient if there was anything else she could do for him, he responded, "Well can you dance?" So she gathered a few of her team members and showed him how they can rock the electric slide.
Dallas is about to get its first
@AmericanCancer
Hope Lodge, a home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers. Our hope is that the new facility allows patients to focus on the thing that matters most: Getting better.
#HopeLodgeDallas
When one of our
#healthcareheroes
asked her elderly patient if there was anything else she could do for him, he responded, "Well can you dance?" So she gathered a few of her team members and showed him how they can rock the electric slide.
Throwback to 32 years ago, this month, when Dr. Peter Aliviztos and his transplant team performed the first heart transplant at Baylor University Medical Center. Since then, the
@bswhealth
Heart Transplant Program has performed 855 heart transplants, giv…
Joseph is one of many chaplains across the system leading powerful prayers of protection and thanksgiving to our
#HealthCareHeroes
heading
#ToTheFrontline
. Everyday, these chaplains selflessly work with our medical teams and units to provide comfort and support to our caregivers.
Bill had to stop his
#volunteer
duties due to
#COVID19
but wanted to keep helping. After a few sewing lessons from his wife, he created 250
#masks
for our team. As Bill returned to volunteering last week, he was awarded a special t-shirt for his service to our caregivers. 💙
Today is
#NationalPuppyDay
and we're celebrating the
@ccicanine
puppies of today that will be the service dogs of tomorrow.
Watch a LIVE puppy cam of the newest group of puppies who are on their way to becoming expertly trained service dogs:
We’re excited to announce a new affiliation with
@bcmhouston
and an expanded affiliation with
@TAMUHealth
to continue our training of future generations of clinicians and further develop programs advancing high-quality care and
#healthcare
innovation.
May we never forget the day our nation — and our lives — changed forever. Today, we pause to remember the fallen and honor all who selflessly serve our country on our behalf. First responders, military and emergency personnel, we salute you.
#NeverForget
Happy
#MothersDay
! This weekend, we celebrated alongside participants in the Uterus Transplant Program. Donors, recipients & their babies came together to celebrate motherhood. We continue to be awed by these women who fight so valiantly to become mothers against incredible odds.