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. In 2024, more than $29,600 in emergency relief funds were provided to associates in need.

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. In 2024, $390,000 in scholarship funds were provided to 62 Ascension Seton and Dell Children’s associates pursuing a nursing degree.

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 Dell Seton Medical Center.

WOMEN FIRST AT ASCENSION SETON MEDICAL CENTER AUSTIN

Purpose: The new Ascension Seton Women’s Hospital will be a dedicated place for women’s care at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, creating a 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 Area of Greatest Need

Purpose: The Area of Greatest Need ensures your donation is put to immediate use, whether that be to support capital projects, life-saving programs, or other priorities identified by Dell Children’s.

DELL CHILDREN’S FAMILY FUND

Purpose: Ensures direct and immediate funds to provide comfort items and provisions for families at Dell Children’s for children and families experiencing financial hardship.

Stories:

– A 10-year-old boy sustained burns to his upper body during a kitchen accident. Due to heavy scarring, he required a specialized compression garment to move forward with treatment and 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.

embark! medical facility dog program

Purpose: The emBark! Medical Facility Dog Program consists of certified service dogs who work full time at DCMC alongside their handlers, who are all hospital staff members. Each handler team includes a member of the Child Life and Expressive Therapies Department and a member of the interdisciplinary team. These facility dogs can provide comfort and distraction during medical procedures and positive encouragement during therapies.

Endowment for Dell Children’s

Purpose: All gifts to Dell Children’s Foundation are vital to our mission, but endowments have a special impact, creating a permanent resource to advance our mission. The Endowment at Dell Children’s helps sustain all that we’ve built, and families know we are HERE To Stay.

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 Ascension Seton Hays.

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.

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 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.

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.