CHARITY CARE – NETWORK

Purpose: Helps pay for healthcare for people who can’t afford the care they need.

Furthering Our Mission: Charity Care is at the heart of Ascension Seton’s mission to care for the poor and vulnerable.

Patient Story: Mark is a homeless man in Austin and, on most days, you can find him standing on his corner. Being exposed to the elements has taken a toll on Mark’s health. He has several chronic health conditions that periodically require attention in an Emergency Room. He has been to several in our area. He recently shared that in his experience, the homeless are often treated as “invisible” as though they don’t exist. He is quick to point out though, that at Ascension Seton hospitals, he feels not only taken care of in the medical sense, but also cared about and cared for as a person. As Mark says, at Ascension Seton he feels a sense of dignity, that he is important, and that he matters.

EMERGENCY RELIEF ENDOWMENT

Purpose: Provides emergency financial assistance to Ascension Seton or Dell Children’s associates in financial need.

Furthering Our Mission: Ascension Seton is more than a health system, we are a health ministry. The Emergency Relief Endowment provides essential funds for Ascension Seton or Dell Children’s associates during times of financial hardship.

NURSING FUND FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES AND RECOGNITION

Purpose: Provides financial support and advocacy for Ascension Seton and Dell Children’s nurses who are pursuing professional development, engaged in scholarly activities, and for recognition of excellent nurses.

Furthering Our Mission: A compassionate and just society requires great healthcare. Great healthcare requires excellent nurses working to advance scientific understanding.

SETON NURSE SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT

Purpose: Provides scholarships to Ascension Seton and Dell Children’s associates to advance or pursue a career in nursing.

Furthering Our Mission: By providing nursing scholarships, we are supporting associates in furthering their education while creating a strong nursing force to improve the health of Central Texans.

Story: 13 years ago, San Hartlinne joined the EVS team. Now, she is an all-star PCT at Ascension Seton Highland Lakes. In May 2021, she will complete her nursing degree. San delayed her education to care for her 4 children after her husband passed in 2010. 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. Not knowing how in the world my needs would be met was a very real concern for me. And now, because of Seton, I have been blessed and lifted so that I may continue to grow in my field. My deepest thank you for providing the scholarship. I truly feel honored.”

Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas- Area of Greatest Need

Purpose: Giving to the ‘area of greatest need’ ensures your generous donation is put to immediate use, whether that be to support capital projects, life-saving programs, associate education, or other priorities identified by your hospital.

Dell Seton Medical Center Area of Greatest Need at The University of Texas is new for 2024/2025.

WOMEN FIRST AT ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN

Purpose: Ascension Seton is building this model of care, the first of its kind in Central Texas. A dedicated place for women’s care at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin (ASMCA) will create a central hub for powerhouse medical talent, innovative teaching and learning opportunities, and state-of-the-art technology—all focused on providing comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout a woman’s life.

DELL CHILDREN’S FAMILY FUND

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.

Furthering Our Mission: A family with a sick or injured child is uniquely vulnerable. The Dell Children’s Family Fund allows us to serve the patient and family by providing comfort and extending our care during their most vulnerable time.

Stories:

– A 10 yr old boy sustained burns to his upper body during a kitchen accident. Due to heavy scarring, he required a specialized compression garment in order to move forward with treatment, and have needed surgery.  The family was not able to afford this unexpected medical expense, but the Family Fund provided the necessary vests (cost of $1540.00).

– Patient’s families often arrive at the Dell Children’s unexpectedly. Sadly some do not have food or money for food. 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.

HERE CAMPAIGN AT DELL CHILDREN’S

Purpose: Keeps kids HERE, at home in Central Texas, for all their heart, brain, and cancer care. Read more.

Furthering Our Mission: No one should lack access to the best medical care, especially children. The HERE Campaign means children and their families in our community receive the best healing, no matter their situation.

Patient Story: Dr. Fraser is now leading the heart team at Dell Children’s, making sure kids like Daniel can stay in Austin for their care.

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER AT ASCENSION SETON HAYS

Purpose: Philanthropic support led to the creation of Caring for the Caregiver – a program focused on supporting the overall well-being of clinicians, including: on-site counseling services, tranquility lounges, team building, hospital celebrations, and associate appreciation events.

Furthering Our Mission: When we support the well-being of our associates, we demonstrate our deep appreciation for their work and improve their ability to care for our patients, fellow associates, and our community.

Caring for the Caregiver at ASB, ASEBD, ASSV, and ASSW

Purpose: Philanthropic support led to the creation of Caring for the Caregiver – a program focused on supporting the overall well-being of clinicians, including on-site counseling services, tranquility lounges, team building, hospital celebrations, and associate appreciation events.

Furthering Our Mission: When we support the well-being of our associates, we demonstrate our deep appreciation for their work and improve their ability to care for our patients, fellow associates, and our community.

Caring for the Caregiver at ASB, ASEBD, ASSV, and ASSW is new for 2024/2025.

CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE ENDOWMENT SUPPORTING THE CARE-A-VAN AT ASCENSION SETON EDGAR B. DAVIS

Purpose: Ensures children in the Caldwell County area receive the highest level of medical care now, and for generations to come. This endowment is the primary source of funding for the Ascension Seton Edgar B. Davis Care-a-Van.

Furthering Our Mission: Underserved and uninsured children in need of rural healthcare are one of the most vulnerable populations in Central Texas and Ascension Seton is proud to provide them accessible care.

Patient Story: As the guardian of my five grandchildren, the Care-a-Van has been a blessing to us and our community. The team is friendly and helpful with providing quality healthcare as well as additional resources. I don’t have a vehicle to transport all the children at once to receive healthcare out of town, so the convenience of the Van being local makes a huge difference.

SETON CIRCLES at ASMCH and ASSW

Purpose: Fund grant requests for equipment or program needs from various departments at sites with a Seton Circle. Seton Circle members vote on grants annually. Each participating hospital has its own Seton Circle Fund; money does not transfer between sites.

Furthering Our Mission: Little things add up to make a big difference. These grants help fund important programs and equipment that, when added together, further Ascension Seton’s ability to provide spiritually centered holistic care.

Ascension Hays- Area of Greatest Need

Purpose: Giving to the ‘area of greatest need’ ensures your generous donation is put to immediate use, whether that be to support capital projects, life-saving programs, associate education, or other priorities identified by your hospital.

Ascension Seton Hays- Area of Greatest Need is new for 2024/2025.

CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER AT ASCENSION SETON WILLIAMSON

Purpose: Philanthropic support led to the creation of Caring for the Caregiver – a program focused on supporting the overall well-being of clinicians, including: on-site counseling services, tranquility lounges, team building, hospital celebrations, and associate appreciation events.

Furthering Our Mission: When we support the well-being of our associates, we demonstrate our deep appreciation for their work and improve their ability to care for our patients, fellow associates, and our community.

CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE ENDOWMENT SUPPORTING THE CARE-A-VAN AT ASCENSION SETON HIGHLAND LAKES

Purpose: Ensures children in the Burnet County area receive the highest level of medical care now, and for generations to come. This endowment is the primary source of funding for the Ascension Seton Highland Lakes Care-a-Van.

Furthering Our Mission: Underserved and uninsured children in need of rural healthcare are one of the most vulnerable populations in Central Texas and Ascension Seton is proud to provide them accessible care.

Patient Story: Watch this family’s testimonial about the care they received from the Care-A-Van.

SETON CIRCLES at ASHL, ASNW, and ASMCW

Purpose: Fund grant requests for equipment or program needs from various departments at sites with a Seton Circle. Seton Circle members vote on grants annually. Each participating hospital has its own Seton Circle Fund; money does not transfer between sites.

Furthering Our Mission: Little things add up to make a big difference. These grants help fund important programs and equipment that, when added together, further Ascension Seton’s ability to provide spiritually centered holistic care.

Ascension Seton Williamson- Area of Greatest Need

Purpose: Giving to the ‘area of greatest need’ ensures your generous donation is put to immediate use, whether that be to support capital projects, life-saving programs, associate education, or other priorities identified by your hospital.

Ascension Seton Williamson is new for 2024/2025.

ASCENSION SETON AND DELL CHILDREN’S ASSOCIATES