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Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin’s Breast Care Center receives NAPBC accreditation
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin’s (ASMCA) Breast Care Center received its accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC) in September.
Dell Seton Nurse Provides Compassionate Care with a Cup of Coffee
A cup of Thunderbird coffee was part of the morning routine for Benni Goetz before the pandemic caused the cafe to close their brick and mortar locations.
Ascension Seton Foundation Board Welcomes New Members
Ascension Seton Foundation Board Welcomes New Members The Ascension Seton Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of three new board members...
Ascension Seton To Pilot High School Apprenticeship Program
In partnership with Educate Texas, Ascension Seton will pilot a comprehensive healthcare apprenticeship program for students, thanks to a grant awarded through The Catalyze Challenge.
Ascension Seton is Changing the Austin Skyline
As we approach the one-year groundbreaking anniversary of the new Women’s Tower at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (ASMCA), we are excited to see the developments made so far.
Dell Seton Medical Center Receives Apex Designation by American Association of Respiratory Care
The American Association of Respiratory Care (AARC) has designated Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas at Austin as an Apex facility. Dell Seton is the first hospital within Ascension to receive this prestigious designation.
2023 NKF Austin Kidney Walk
On a rainy day in November, staff from the Dell Seton-UT Health Austin Abdominal Transplant Center gathered with their family and friends to participate in the 2023 National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Austin Kidney Walk.
Heart Transplant and MCS/VAD Program Celebrates Christmas at AnnualChristmas Party
The Ascension Seton Heart Specialty Care & Transplant Center at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (ASMCA) held its annual patient and family Christmas party at the Ascension Texas Administrative Offices.
KXAN features Food is the Best Medicine program at ASMCA
KXAN News highlighted a new program launching at Ascension Seton Medical Center that aims to help alleviate food insecurity, improve health outcomes and promote equitable food access. The Food is the Best Medicine program, in partnership with The Cook’s Nook, Farmshare Austin and Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living, was created directly from dollars donated to the Ascension Seton Foundation, and we’re excited to see the impact this program will have on those in need in our community.
Empowering Kidney Transplant Patients through Comprehensive Education
Thanks to generous donations from supporters of the Ascension Seton Foundation, including both family and corporate foundations, the Abdominal Transplant Center has created a valuable Patient Education Video Library.
Dell Seton Medical Center 3rd in Nation of socially responsible hospitals
Congratulations to Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas! Ranked 3rd in the Nation and 1st in Texas in the Lown Institute’s 2023 list of socially responsible hospitals.
New neurocritical care unit at Dell Seton Medical Center
Ascension Seton announces opening of new neurocritical care unit at Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. Unit is the first of its kind in Central Texas and serves as a destination for patients with highly acute neurological conditions
NICU Delivers Lifesaving Care
81 days. The number of days between Julian and Mason’s due date and the date they were born.
Ascension Seton Breaks Ground on New Women’s Tower
On March 1, 2023, Ascension Seton held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning for its new, state-of-the-art women’s health tower.
Expansion at Dell Seton Medical Center
Ascension Seton announced today the $280 million expansion of Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas to provide additional healthcare services to address the needs of the increasing population of Central Texas. The region’s only Level I Trauma Center will be adding 150 beds and more than 160,000 square feet that includes surgical, clinical and outpatient space; a Neurosciences Center of Excellence; additional ICU space and more.
Food is the Best Medicine
As The Seton Fund embarks on its Women First campaign to support the new women’s tower currently being built at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (ASMCA), we are excited to raise funds for the Food is the Best Medicine (FBM) program – a much-needed service for our birthing and postpartum patients.
Dell Seton Clothing Closet Celebrates Reopening with a New Name
The Clothing Closet addresses the immediate clothing needs of patients admitted to Dell Seton Medical Center, regardless of their socio-economic circumstances.
One Year with One Kidney
February 14th is Valentine’s day. It is also National Donor Day. It was established in 1998 and is an observance dedicated to spreading awareness and education about organ, eye and tissue donation.
Bells are Ringing at Dell Seton to Celebrate New Beginnings
Last month, the Adult Abdominal Transplant Center at Dell Seton Medical Center Austin celebrated its one year anniversary. The partnership between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin, the clinical practice of Dell Medical School at the University of Texas, has gone from strength to strength during 2022. In its first year, the transplant team has performed seven kidney donor surgeries and six kidney transplant surgeries.
2022 Cardiovascular Fellows Join Ascension Texas Cardiovascular
Please join us in welcoming the latest Fellows to join the Ascension Seton Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program: Ryan Cooney, MD; Francisco Diaz Viera, MD; Sovik De Sirkar, MD.