Food Pantries, supported by the Family Fund, provide microwave meals, protein bars, snack mix, breakfast items, and more on every unit for any family that needs it. Sadly some do not have food or money for food. – Patient’s families often arrive at the Dell Children’s unexpectedly. The family was not able to afford this unexpected medical expense, but the Family Fund provided the necessary vests (cost of $1540.00). Due to heavy scarring, he required a specialized compression garment in order to move forward with treatment, and have needed surgery. – A 10 yr old boy sustained burns to his upper body during a kitchen accident. The Family Fund at Dell Children’s allows us to serve the patient and family by providing comfort in their most vulnerable time. Purpose: Ensures direct and immediate funds to provide comfort items for families at Dell Children’s as well as provisions for children and families experiencing financial hardship.įurthering Our Mission: A family with a sick child is uniquely vulnerable. In August 2021, 67 scholarships totaling $395,000 were awarded. Impact: Since 2005, 637 scholarships totaling more than $2.4 million have been given out through the Ascension Seton Nurse Scholarship program. My deepest thank you for providing the scholarship. And now, because of Seton, I have been blessed and lifted so that I may continue to grow in my field. Not knowing how in the world my needs would be met was a very real concern for me. She has persevered to provide better care for the patients she cares so much about because, “If you aren’t giving back, you aren’t doing it right.” In response to receiving a scholarship to complete her degree, San says, “In my journey I have fought to keep the faith. San delayed her education to care for her 4 children after her husband passed in 2010. In May 2021, she will complete her nursing degree. Now, she is an all-star PCT at Ascension Seton Highland Lakes. Story: 13 years ago, San Hartlinne joined the EVS team. Purpose: Provides scholarships to Ascension Seton associates to advance or pursue a career in nursing. Purpose: Provides scholarships to Ascension Seton associates to advance or pursue a career in nursing.įurthering Our Mission: By providing nursing scholarships, we are supporting associates furthering their education while creating a strong nursing force to improve the health of Central Texans. Impact: Over the past ten years, Ascension Texas has provided over $5.4 billion in community care. As Mark says, at Ascension Seton he feels a sense of dignity, that he is important, and that he matters. He is quick to point out though, that atĪscension Seton hospitals, he feels not only taken care of in the medical sense, but also cared about and cared for as a The homeless are often treated as “invisible” as though they don’t exist. He recently shared that in his experience, He has several chronic health conditions that periodically BeingĮxposed to the elements has taken a toll on Mark’s health. Patient Story: Mark is a homeless man in Austin and, on most days, you can find him standing on his corner. Purpose: Helps pay for healthcare for people who can’t afford the care they need.įurthering Our Mission: Charity Care is at the heart of Ascension Seton’s mission to care for the poor and vulnerable.
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