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Ascension Seton celebrates 35 years of heart transplants
In February, Ascension Seton was excited to celebrate the 35th anniversary of its heart transplant program in alignment with American Heart Month, which takes place throughout the month of February. Ascension Seton's Specialty Care and Transplant Center is the only...
ASMCA Earns Prestigious Magnet Designation
We’re excited to share that Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (ASMCA) has earned Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). ASMCA is the only adult hospital in Austin to receive this prestigious designation and the second hospital in the Ascension Seton network.
Ascension Seton Breast Care Center Awarded ACR Breast Center of Excellence
We're excited to share news that The American College of Radiology’s (ACR) Commission on Quality and Safety and the Commission on Breast Imaging has designated the Breast Care Center at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin as a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence....
Cardiovascular Fellows Join Ascension Seton Heart Institute
As the flagship hospital in the fastest growing region in the state, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin has an ambitious plan to strengthen our exceptional specialty in Cardiovascular Care. With philanthropic support, we are growing the first Cardiovascular...
Nursing Scholarship Winners Announced
The Seton Nurse Scholarships provided $370,000 in scholarships this year to 69 Ascension Seton associates pursuing a nursing degree. Since 2005, 570 colleagues have received over $2 million in scholarships. Thanks to generous associate and community donations, the...
Heart Transplants Now HERE at Dell Children’s
Dell Children's is excited to announce the launch of the first Pediatric Heart Transplant Program in Central Texas. Heart transplants are a critical component of the cardiology and cardiac surgery program at Dell Children's, which continues to grow thanks to your...
Dell Children’s Growth Continues
Dell Children’s Medical Center announces major expansion plans for Central Texas, including new children’s hospital in North Austin Expansions also include new medical office building in North Austin, continued growth on Mueller campus Dell Children’s Medical Center...
Chiu Family Gift to COVID-19 Fund Inspires Others
In 1977, the Seton Development Board (SDB), made up of 52 women was officially established. For over 43 years the women on the board have been supporting the community and the mission of Ascension Seton Medical Center. Today, we are so grateful for the entire...
Dell Medical School, Ascension Seton Receive Critical Funding from Bank of America to Support Low-Income Families in Central Texas During COVID-19 Crisis
Dell Medical School, Ascension Seton Receive Critical Funding from Bank of America to Support Low-Income Families in Central Texas During COVID-19 Crisis Grants Will Provide Food, Financial Assistance, Quality Care to Area’s Most Vulnerable Residents Central Texans...
Hope this Easter
As a Catholic health ministry, Easter represents a time of hope. A reminder that light will overcome darkness. An invitation to bring new life to a hurting world. But this year, Easter comes during an unprecedented time for all of us. The outbreak of COVID‐19 has...
COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 RESOURCESIn this unprecedented time, we want to ensure we are continuing to communicate to our valued supporters, volunteers and community our COVID‐19 efforts and resources. Ascension is working to keep our community healthy during this time and prevent the...
New Dell Children’s Specialty Pavilion Breaks Ground
On March 4th our community gathered together to help us break ground on the new Dell Children's Specialty Pavilion. This state-of-the-art pediatric outpatient facility will be connected to Dell Children's Medical Center and will total more than 161,000 square feet....
Dell Seton Medical Center receives Pursuing Excellence grant for Graduate Medical Education
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Pursuing Exellence Award In July 2016, Dell Medical School and Dell Seton Medical Center at UT received a Pursuing Excellence grant for Graduate Medical Education - one of only 8 in the nation chosen, including the...
Historic Gift to Dell Children’s
We are excited to share that the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation has made a significant commitment to advance the next phase of Dell Children’s growth. They have announced a $30 million matching grant for the advancement of pediatric care as part of their vision...
Owen’s Story
Right before Christmas of 2017, our daughter, Madelyn, came down with a rare and serious illness that landed her at Dell Children's for seven days. It was a scary experience, but Madelyn's care team was professional and compassionate. Our daughter made a quick and...