Our Stories
Meet our patients, families, supporters and staff and learn more about the cutting-edge technologies and patient-centered care we’re bringing to Central Texas through your support.
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Kathryn Walker’s Legacy
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in any hospital is a very special place that runs on the passion and dedication of exceptional people. NICU nurses care for the tiniest, most vulnerable patients and their families at what, for many, is the most trying time of...
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...
Kendra Scott Teams Up To ‘Surprise & Delight’ Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin Surgical Services Team
Last month, Austin based jewelry and design company Kendra Scott and The Seton Fund teamed up to surprise and delight over 200 members of the Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin surgical services team. The team at Kendra Scott kicked off the celebration by...
Envisioning The Future For Our Children
On October 17th Charles D. Fraser, Jr, MD., Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery, led a conversation with the leadership of the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease. The visioning series connected community leaders with the world-renowned surgeon and...
Happy 100th Birthday Sister Gertrude!
Sr. Gertrude Levy, who served at Seton for more than 40 years, recently turned 100! All of us at the Seton Foundations would like to wish Sr. Gertrude a very Happy Birthday and say a huge thank you for all of her dedicaton to our mission and our community. The...
Dell Children’s is grateful to have partners like Superhero Kids
Superhero Kids, an organization that was founded to specifically address quality of life issues for children and their families at the Dell Children’s Blood and Cancer Center, will celebrate their 10th anniversary this month. In their decade of service to the...
Shirley and Donald Barker Endowment Dedication
Shirley Barker recently dedicated an endowment named for her and her late husband, Donald. Donald spent four months in the intensive care unit and Shirley stayed by his side the entire time. The Shirley D. and Donald P. Barker Endowment was established to benefit ICU...
Tranquility Garden Brings Healing
Thanks to the generousity of our supporters, the Tranquility Garden at Brackenridge Hospital became a reality, and we’d like to share a story of courage, hope and healing that was made possible by this support. Judge Julie Kocurek is beloved and respected in our...
