News Releases from Scott & White Healthcare

Be The Match Registry holds event

WEDNESDAY, 08 July 2009 12:00:00 AM

The Scott & White Marrow Donor Program will have a drive for the Be The Match Registry on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White provides emergency room doctors at Kings Daughters

TUESDAY , 30 June 2009 12:00:00 AM

Scott & White has arranged full physician coverage at the Kings Daughters Hospital emergency room beginning on Wednesday, July 1. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White Healthcare recognizes Outstanding Residents

FRIDAY , 26 June 2009 12:00:00 AM

Christopher S. Armstrong, M.D., and Shawn J. Skeen, M.D., were recently selected as Outstanding Residents at Scott & White Healthcare, chosen unanimously by the Graduate Medical Education Committee. READ MORE. . .

McAllister awarded outstanding program director award

WEDNESDAY, 24 June 2009 12:00:00 AM

Russell K. McAllister, M.D. was recently awarded the Outstanding Program Director Award at Scott & White Healthcare for his leadership in anesthesia resident education. He was chosen by the members of the Graduate Medical Education Committee from among 36 residency/fellowship programs. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White opens newest section of cancer treatment center

THURSDAY , 28 May 2009 12:00:00 AM

Scott & White Healthcare has opened the newest portion of the Glenda Tanner Vasicek Cancer Treatment Center. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White Healthcare, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine appoint new chair of Department of Internal Medicine

FRIDAY , 15 May 2009 12:00:00 AM

The Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine and Scott &White Healthcare announce the appointment of Alejandro C. Arroliga, M.D., F.C.C.P., F.A.C.P., as chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine for the College and Scott & White. READ MORE. . .

Head of Scott & White's policy center named to top 50 most powerful physicians

TUESDAY , 12 May 2009 12:00:00 AM

J. James Rohack, M.D., director of the Scott & White Center for Healthcare Policy and president-elect of the American Medical Association (AMA), has been named one of the nations 50 most powerful physician executives by Modern Healthcare and Modern Physician magazines. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White trauma center verified again

WEDNESDAY, 06 May 2009 12:00:00 AM

Scott & White Hospital has been reverified as a Level I trauma center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ACSCOT). READ MORE. . .

Common sense approach could slow spread of swine-origin flu

TUESDAY , 28 April 2009 12:00:00 AM

Echoing the need for preventive measures suggested by worldwide health organizations, an infectious disease specialist at Scott & White Healthcare says common sense precautions on the part of the public could give researchers the time needed to develop a vaccine against the virus. READ MORE. . .

Harker Heights Open House set for Tuesday, April 21

FRIDAY , 17 April 2009 12:00:00 AM

Scott & White Harker Heights Clinic will hold its opening ceremony Tuesday, April 21. READ MORE. . .

Child abuse prevention gets new resource

THURSDAY , 16 April 2009 12:00:00 AM

The new Scott & White Child Abuse Support Center is joining forces with Safe Kids Mid-Texas and Aware Central Texas (ACT) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at Temple Mall in the center court. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White named one of nations top 100 hospitals

FRIDAY , 03 April 2009 12:00:00 AM

For the sixth year in a row, Scott & White Memorial Hospital has been ranked among the top 100 hospitals by one of the nations key health care rating groups. READ MORE. . .

Hillcrest Health System Finalizes Partnership with Scott & White Healthcare

THURSDAY , 02 April 2009 12:00:00 AM

Hillcrest Health System has signed the final partnership agreement with Scott & White Healthcare that will usher in a new era of health care in Central Texas. READ MORE. . .

King's Daughters Hospital announces merger with Scott & White

TUESDAY , 31 March 2009 12:00:00 AM

Scott & White Healthcare announces it will buy King's Daughters Hospital.

Cook Children's and Scott & White engage in a memorandum of understanding

FRIDAY , 27 March 2009 12:00:00 AM

Cook Childrens Health Care System and Scott & White signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

Scott & White Healthcare creates new chief nursing executive position

FRIDAY , 20 March 2009 12:00:00 AM

Scott & White Healthcare has named Gail O. VanZyl, R.N., B.S.N., to the newly-created position of Chief Nurse Executive.

March 16-22 is Poison Prevention week

THURSDAY , 19 March 2009 12:00:00 AM

When Central Texans call their poison control center, they are likely to hear the voice of one of the Scott & White Healthcare professionals who staff the Temple-based Central Texas Position Center. READ MORE. . .

Anita Perry and Robert Probe, M.D. elected to Scott & White board

MONDAY , 09 March 2009 12:00:00 AM

Texas First Lady Anita Perry and Dr. Robert Probe were elected as trustees for the Scott & White Healthcare systems governing board. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White cancer program gets NIH grant

TUESDAY , 20 January 2009 12:00:00 AM

Drs. Lucas Wong and Juan Posada, Jr., have received a $3.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to continue the Community Clinical Oncology Program at Scott & White, a program that provides cancer patients access to multiple clinical trials.

Central Texas site of study to keep elderly out of nursing homes

MONDAY , 12 January 2009 12:00:00 AM

- Scott and White Healthcare and the Central Texas Area Agency on Aging have received a federal grant to develop and test a model of home-based care to help elderly Texans remain in their homes and out of nursing homes after serious illness. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White local site for President-elect health care discussion

TUESDAY , 30 December 2008 12:00:00 AM

The Scott & White Center for Healthcare Policy will host a community discussion on health care policy for the Obama-Biden Transition Project, Tuesday, December 30, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Medical Education Building at 2401 S. 31st Street.

Scott & White named among top 15 teaching hospitals in the U.S.

MONDAY , 29 December 2008 12:00:00 AM

For the fifth year in a row, Scott & White has been ranked among the top 100 hospitals by one of nations key healthcare rating groups. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White ranked among nation's top heart hospitals-Thomson Reuters recognition awarded for 9th consecutive year

THURSDAY , 11 December 2008 12:00:00 AM

For the ninth year in a row, Scott & White has been named one of the nation's 100 top hospitals for cardiovascular care. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White Auxiliary pledges $1 million

TUESDAY , 09 December 2008 12:00:00 AM

The Scott & White Auxiliary has pledged $1 million, with half earmarked for the planned Surgical Sciences Building project, and $500,000 to benefit the Children's Hospital for the purchase of special equipment. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White celebrates 80 years of teaching doctors

TUESDAY , 02 December 2008 12:00:00 AM

Scott & White Memorial Hospital has honored some of the top doctors from around Central Texas and the U.S., who completed its renowned residency program bringing the Scott & White approach to healthcare beyond Temple or even Texas. READ MORE. . .

Blood Center offering waffles for dinner to increase donations

TUESDAY , 25 November 2008 12:00:00 AM

Blood Center offering waffles for dinner to increase donations. READ MORE. . .

Safe Kids Central Texas provides Halloween safety tips

MONDAY , 24 November 2008 12:00:00 AM

Halloween is supposed to be a spooky night, but parents dont have to be scared about their kids safety if they follow some simple safety tips from Safe Kids Central Texas Coalition. READ MORE. . .

Texas health commissioner to visit Scott & White

TUESDAY , 18 November 2008 12:00:00 AM

Texas Department of State Health Services Commissioner Dr. David L. Lakey is the featured speaker for the Fifteenth Annual Jesse D. Ibarra, Jr., M.D. Lectureship. READ MORE. . .

Breakfast Blood Drive

WEDNESDAY, 05 November 2008 12:00:00 AM

Breakfast is served Friday morning for donors at the Scott & White Blood Center. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White Salado Clinic opening Nov. 3

FRIDAY , 24 October 2008 12:00:00 AM

The Scott & White Salado Family Medicine Clinic will open its doors to patients on Nov. 3. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White UMC to host Women & Childrens fair

TUESDAY , 21 October 2008 12:00:00 AM

Scott & White University Medical Campus (UMC) will host a Women & Childrens Fair on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White/Petticoat Fair offer fittings at UMC Round Rock

FRIDAY , 17 October 2008 12:00:00 AM

Petticoat Fair will be bringing its expertise and inventory to Scott & White's University Medical Campus in Round Rock beginning this month.

Scott & White cancer program gets key approval

FRIDAY , 17 October 2008 12:00:00 AM

The Cancer Program at Scott & White has been granted a Three-Year Approval with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White doctor named to Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners

MONDAY , 13 October 2008 12:00:00 AM

Scott & White podiatrist Joe E. Martin, Jr., of College Station, has been named by Gov. Rick Perry to the nine-member State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners. READ MORE. . .

Flu vaccinations for Temple/Belton-area school children at no cost

FRIDAY , 19 September 2008 12:00:00 AM

Researchers at the Scott & White Clinic and Baylor College of Medicine will vaccinate as many as 23,000 Temple/Belton-area school children against the flu starting Monday, September 22. READ MORE. . .

09/09/08 - Blood Center offering breakfast this coming Friday

MONDAY , 15 September 2008 12:00:00 AM

Breakfast is served Friday morning for donors at the Scott & White Blood Center. From 6 - 9 a.m., Friday, September 12, blood donors will be served a free waffle breakfast as a reward for giving that morning. READ MORE. . .

Menstrual associated headache study at Scott & White adds seminars

MONDAY , 08 September 2008 12:00:00 AM

Hormonal manipulation paired with other prescription drugs may reduce or even eliminate menstrual associated headaches associated with menstrual periods, according to researchers at Scott & White. READ MORE. . .

Migraine headaches the target of Scott & White researchers

THURSDAY , 07 August 2008 12:00:00 AM

Oral contraceptives paired with other prescription drugs may reduce or even eliminate migraine headaches associated with menstrual periods, according to researchers at Scott & White. READ MORE. . .

Blood Center offering dinner to increase donations

THURSDAY , 31 July 2008 12:00:00 AM

Dinner is served Monday night for donors at the Scott & White Blood Center. READ MORE. . .

Scott & White launches one-of-a-kind research trial for cancer agent

WEDNESDAY, 25 June 2008 12:00:00 AM

Scott & Whites Cancer Research Institute (CRI) announced the launch of the first clinical trials on humans of an agent that targets Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma. READ MORE. . .

Visionaries' Ball

WEDNESDAY, 25 June 2008 12:00:00 AM

Weekend event raises $450,000 for Scott & White.