You can help the Children’s Hospital at Scott & White raise $250,000 through the Pepsi Refresh Project. It is very easy, and a way to help raise a lot of money to provide special equipment for a new pediatric operating room in the new pediatric hospital. Voting is easy and you can even use your … Continue reading Get out the vote; help land $250,000 grant for Children’s Hospital
Making the decision to admit a loved one into a nursing home can be difficult. But the more daunting task seems to be choosing the right facility. Linda Hitchcock, M.D., Director of the Division of Geriatrics at Scott & White, offers some tips to make the process of finding the right place for your loved … Continue reading Tips on how to choose the right nursing home
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, Scott & White Healthcare celebrates the 150+ volunteers committed to serving the patients at Scott & White Hospital and Clinic. With more than 40 years of service, the Scott & White Auxiliary is an integral part of our culture and a valuable asset to the Scott & White staff, … Continue reading A special thank you to our volunteers
When the Scott & White Hospice Thrift Store opened in May 2000, the purpose was to support the needs of hospice patients and to provide a place for families to donate cherished treasures after a loved one died. But in the years since its founding, Susan Robison and her staff of employees and volunteers have … Continue reading Scott & White Hospice Thrift Store brings gently-used items, hope to community
I just saved a life. It was easy. A piece of cake actually. Did it with my feet propped up. Browsed through emails on my phone. Could’ve done it with my eyes closed. Only took 30 minutes. I would say it was well worth it. I gave blood today. I’ve given blood many times before, … Continue reading Saving lives is my New Year’s Resolution
When the families of the Fort Hood victims poured into hospital waiting rooms and hallways on Nov. 5, the Scott & White volunteers sprang into action to make sure they were being taken care of while their loved ones recovered. “After hearing about the tragedy, I said there’s got to be something I can do,” … Continue reading Scott & White volunteers help Fort Hood families, bring community together
Going to the doctor can be an unnerving and intimidating experience for children. Scott & White volunteers are doing their part to make the visit as enjoyable as possible. “When a child visits our hospital or one of our clinics for treatment, we want to provide them with as much comfort and joy as possible … Continue reading Scott & White Children’s BookWell program promotes literacy in children
Cyclists from age 14 to 78 are all joining in to exercise, have fun and help their local area as a part of the Scott & White Community Cycling Club. “We wanted to create a group that would promote fitness,” said Robert Reeve, M.D., Director of the division of Sports Medicine, and the club’s president. … Continue reading Cyclists of all ages help to improve their health and community
On Thursday, November 5, 10 victims of the Ft. Hood tragedy were transported to Scott & White Hospital in Temple, TX. In the hours that followed, the hospital was flooded with volunteers ready to donate blood or do whatever they could to help. We would like to thank the hundreds of volunteers who have waited … Continue reading Community responds to Fort Hood tragedy
