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Honoring Sister Gertrude Levy
Luci Baines Johnson Honors Sister Gertrude Levy After a lifetime of service, Sister Gertrude Levy passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the...
A new heart for his birthday: Jermaine’s story
In March, Jermaine went to Ascension Seton Williamson with shortness of breath. Soon after, he learned he needed a heart transplant and was admitted to Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin for advanced care.
Ascension Seton Foundation Welcomes New Board Members
As we kick off a new fiscal year, we’re excited to share leadership updates from the Ascension Seton Foundation Board of Trustees.
How Kendra Found Hope, Nourishment, and a New Beginning at Ascension Seton
When Kendra arrived at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin to deliver her baby, she was physically and emotionally depleted—carrying the weight of complex family struggles and permanent housing challenges. Walking through the hospital doors, she found something she didn’t expect: care without condition.
ASCMA’s New Compassion Closet Served 80 Families in First Six Months
Associates on the Mother-Baby unit at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin noticed some of their patients didn’t have the basic necessities to take care of their families. They partnered with Ascension Seton Foundation on a solution.
A Gift Given Freely
Mia’s Living Kidney Donation Journey at Dell Seton
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin opens new ‘Compassion Closet’
Thanks to nurses in the Mother/Baby Unit at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (ASMCA) and the Ascension Seton Foundation, families will be able to access clean clothing and other necessary resources after their baby is born through the new ‘Bump to Baby Boutique’.
Dell Seton Neurocritical Care Unit Doubles in Size
Central Texas’ first and only Neurocritical Care Unit expanded from 15 beds when it opened in 2023, to 30 beds in 2024.
New Surgical Technique Saves Lives at Dell Seton
Digestive Health, a collaborative effort between Ascension Seton and UT Health Austin, recently became the first in Central Texas to offer Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD).
Dell Seton Adult Abdominal Transplant Center Expands to Improve Patient Experience
In Fall 2024, the Adult Abdominal Transplant Center moved to a new clinic space within Dell Seton Medical Center.
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.