St. David's HealthCare

For Wellness Wednesdays, we partner with KVUE to share more about our comprehensive women's services. With a level IV NICU and Maternal Care designation, St. David's Medical Center cares for the most complex, high risk pregnancies and births. This means mothers and babies who need extra care can stay together because the highest-level of specialists are all under one roof. Our neonatal neuro-critical care physicians are among a select few in North America to hold this highly specialized certification, and we're able to treat babies born as early as 22 weeks. Learn more about how we're advancing maternal and neonatal care: https://bit.ly/3InIc0U

Today, and every day, we honor and remember the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Our hearts are with the families, survivors and all who were forever changed by that day. Together with our St. David's HealthCare family, we reflect on the courage of our first responders and everyday citizens who acted with extraordinary bravery. We will never forget. #NeverForget #PatriotDay

We are honored to celebrate the retirement of Colette Seal, RN who has dedicated an extraordinary 43 years to St. David’s South Austin Medical Center—having been with us since the hospital first opened its doors. Colette has been a steady, nurturing presence—mentoring nurses, supporting colleagues, and caring for patients with unmatched heart and grace. Her impact reaches far beyond our walls. With 41 years in the outpatient surgery department, she has touched the lives of countless patients and families in our community, offering comfort, healing and hope. She has grown alongside this hospital, helping shape its culture and legacy with every shift, every smile, and every act of kindness. 💐 Please join us in thanking Colette for her remarkable service and congratulating her on a well-deserved retirement. You will always be part of the St. David's South Austin Medical Center family! #TheBestIsHere #CareLikeFamily

🫀 Heart Disease Is Changing! While heart attack deaths dropped 89% since 1970, other heart conditions are rising: • Heart failure ↑ 146% • High blood pressure-related disease ↑ 106% • Arrhythmias ↑ 450% 🏥 Dr. Joaquin Cigarroa, an interventional cardiologist at Heart Hospital of Austin, says better treatments save lives — but aging, hypertension, and diabetes are driving new risks. What you can do: • Get annual screenings • Know your family history • Make lifestyle changes • Quit smoking — it’s more powerful than any pill To learn more about our cardiology services, visit: https://lnkd.in/gVKQuA_e #TheBestIsHere #CareLikeFamily

We’re proud to announce that three of our St. David’s Medical Center family members have been honored with this year’s Frist Humanitarian Awards, the highest distinction for colleagues, physicians, and volunteers who exemplify compassion, service, and volunteerism. Dr. Craig Kuhns – Physician Award: Providing life-changing spine surgeries for children abroad through SpineHope. Jordana Graber – Employee Award: Serving patients locally and globally, from Bastrop to Asia. Michael Gray – Volunteer Award: Sharing over 3,500 hours of comfort and hope with his therapy dogs and community service. We celebrate their extraordinary dedication to healing, hope, and humanity. #CareLikeFamily #WeShowUp #TheBestIsHere

St. David’s Medical Center recently celebrated the completion of a renovation of the third floor of its women's oncology post-surgical unit, which specializes in treating patients following DIEP flap surgery a breast reconstruction that uses a flap of tissue removed from the lower belly and transferred to the chest to rebuild one or both breasts. The upgraded rooms, which are larger and uniform in design, feature enhanced amenities, including the shower and bathroom space, which were expanded to offer greater comfort and accessibility. #TheBestIsHere #CareLikeFamily #WeShowUp

Last weekend, employees from St. David's South Austin Medical Center and St. David's Emergency Center-Bastrop hosted a booth at the Bastrop County Health Fair, providing education on stroke and trauma prevention. #WeShowUp in our community by collaborating with organizations like the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, which is committed to promoting preventative health care and healthy living. When minutes matter, know where to go! To find an ER close to you, visit: https://bit.ly/460EdAr #TheBestIsHere #CareLikeFamily

St. David’s South Austin Medical Center is proud to announce the opening of a new breast milk donation depot, in partnership with Mothers' Milk Bank at Austin —the nation’s largest nonprofit milk bank. 🍼 Located in the Women's Services Unit, this depot offers a convenient drop-off location for approved breast milk donors to help medically fragile and premature babies thrive. Human milk has remarkable healing powers, proven to reduce the risk of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)—a life-threatening intestinal disease—by up to 75%. Interested in learning more or becoming a donor? Apply online at https://bit.ly/4mIGtBW or call 1-877-813-6455. This initiative reflects our commitment to expanding access to life-saving donor milk and supporting the growing needs of families in the South Austin community. To learn more about our Women's Services, visit https://bit.ly/4lAQ64C #TheBestIsHere #CareLikeFamily

The Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute (TCAI) at St. David’s Medical Center is the first in the country to implant a newly FDA-approved leadless device that delivers cardiac resynchronization therapy to patients with heart failure. The device, about the size of a grain of rice is implanted directly into the heart’s left ventricle and uses ultrasound energy to restore normal rhythm and improve heart function. Cardiac resynchronization therapy improves the timing of the heart’s contractions, helping to restore the normal rhythm of the heartbeat. Unlike traditional systems that rely on wired leads, this wireless approach allows more precise placement and expands treatment options for patients who were previously considered untreatable. TCAI continues to lead in innovative heart care with advanced, minimally invasive therapies. Thank you to the team pictured below for their dedication and innovation! To read more about this first of its kind treatment: https://bit.ly/4n8kGnF To learn more about TCAI visit: https://bit.ly/3UBxIh7 #WeShowUp #TheBestIsHere #CareLikeFamily

A big thank you to #ManorISD for welcoming us to the School Resource Fair! We loved meeting all the families who stopped by our booth. Proud to be part of the Manor Community. #CareLikeFamily #WeShowUp #TheBestIsHere