DCMC Seton News Releases

Pediatric Emergency Doctors Train Paramedics in Unique Seton Program

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 05:00:00 UTC

Dell Children's Medical Center, a member of the Seton Family of Hospitals, rolled out a first-of-its-kind educational program for paramedics and emergency medical technicians in Austin and Travis County this week.

Editorial: Protect Children from Being Left in Hot Cars

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:00:00 UTC

Every year the return of hot weather replays a story that is no less disturbing for being retold: horrific incidents of infants and toddlers being left alone in hot cars to die.

Dell Children's Receives State Grant to Assist Abused Children

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 05:00:00 UTC

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, a member of the Seton Family of Hospitals, received a $312,000 Medical Child Abuse Resources and Education System (MEDCARES) grant by the Department of State Health Services to establish a Center of Excellence.

Governor Appoints Dr. Robert Vezzetti to Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:00:00 UTC

Governor Perry has appointed Dr. Robert Vezzetti, a physician with the emergency department at Dell Children's Medical Center's, a member of the Seton Family of Hospitals, to the Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services.

Ken Gladish to Lead Seton Foundations

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:00:00 UTC

The Seton Family of Hospitals and Austin Community Foundation jointly announced today that Dr. Ken Gladish has accepted the position of president and CEO of the Seton Foundations. He will begin his new role in November.

Free Sports Physicals

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:00:00 UTC

Dell Children's Medical Center and the Central Texas Alliance of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners are offering free sport physicals. No appointment is needed. Athlete must be accompanied by a parent/guardian for permission to participate.

Dell Children's Medical Center Celebrates Third Birthday

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 05:00:00 UTC

On Saturday, June 26, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, a member of the Seton Family of Hospitals, celebrates its third birthday.

Dell Children's Medical Center Sees Rise In Child Drowning Incidents

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:00:00 UTC

The temperatures are rising and more families are hitting area pools and lakes. This popular summer activity has physicians at Dell Children's Medical Center, a member of the Seton Family of Hospitals concerned as child drowning incidents have increased.

ALERT: SPAM Text Message Makes False Claim

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 05:00:00 UTC

A false text message has been circulating that describes an incident involving a 5-year old girl. The message states that every time you forward it to someone, Dell Children's Medical Center will donate 15 cents to cover the child's healthcare expenses. This message is spam and is in no way affiliated with Dell Children's Medical Center or the Seton Family of Hospitals. If you receive this message, please delete it.

Dell Children's Medical Center and Lone Star Circle of Care Launch Regional Pediatric Network for Underserved

Thu, 27 May 2010 05:00:00 UTC

The Seton Family of Hospitals has awarded Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC), a federally qualified community health center, more than $3 million in grants to sponsor a regional pediatric primary care network, to be named Dell Children's - Circle of Care Pediatrics.

Local Elementary & Middle School Students Provide Artwork for Dell Children's Medical Center Tunnel

Mon, 24 May 2010 05:00:00 UTC

For three years, the walls of the tunnel connecting Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, a member of the Seton Family of Hospitals, to the Strictly Pediatrics building have been sterile and bare. They came alive on Saturday, May 22 as the artists (local students!), their families and Dell Children's volunteers unveiled the creative artwork that now cover the walls of the tunnel.

Texas Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity Opens Clinic

Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:00:00 UTC

Obesity rates among children in the United States are skyrocketing. Today, about 30-40 percent of children are overweight or obese and according to new research, those numbers are only expected to increase.

Legendary Pop Artist Gives Dell Children's Outpatient Cancer Group A Special Treat

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:00:00 UTC

The Russell Collection Fine Art Gallery and world famous 3-D pop artist Charles Fazzino will host a special children's event at the downtown Austin gallery on April 24, 2010 from 10-10:30 am.

Chief of Emergency Medicine at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas Named as Finalist for National Emergency Department Award

Fri, 2 Apr 2010 05:00:00 UTC

Dr. Pat Crocker, Chief of Emergency Medicine at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, a member of the Seton Family of Hospitals, has been named a finalist for the national award of the 2010 Emergency Department Director of the Year.

March of Dimes Launches Landmark Program at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:00:00 UTC

The March of Dimes is expanding its Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Family Support Program by adding a site at Dell Children's NICU - now one of 61 hospitals in the country to be a NICU Family Support site. Austin is now home to 3 sites - the largest number of sites in one city, in

Unique Center will Empower Families Struggling with Childhood Obesity

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 06:00:00 UTC

Without intervention, today's overweight and obese children and teens will likely die younger and live less fulfilling lives than their parents. The Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, a member of the Seton Family of Hospitals, are working to prevent this from happening. Today Dell Children's Medical Center announced it has received a grant of $997,663 from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation to

Pediatric Psychiatrist Dr. William Streusand Named To American College of Psychiatrists

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:00:00 UTC

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas Chief of Psychiatry William C. Streusand, MD, has been named a member of the prestigious American College of Psychiatrists. The non-profit national honorary association of psychiatrists includes members who have been recognized for significant contributions to the profession.

Educational Psychologist's Depression Treatment Adopted by Belgium and the Netherlands

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 06:00:00 UTC

A depression treatment program created by University of Texas at Austin educational psychologist Kevin Stark has been adopted by mental health professionals in Belgium and the Netherlands as the government sanctioned treatment for children experiencing depressive disorders.

Special Event: 19th Annual Mock Surgery

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:00:00 UTC

On Saturday, February 6, the Clinical Education Center at Brackenridge will host the 19th Annual Mock Surgery Tour. The kid-friendly event includes hands-on demonstrations and mock surgical procedures performed and explained by Seton staff.

Dell Children's Adds Movable MRI Operating Suite

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 06:00:00 UTC

Advanced neurosurgical technology at Dell Children's Medical Center, a member of the Seton Family of Hospitals, allows surgeons to safely use advanced imaging techniques on patients during brain surgery to rule out any complications before the patient leaves the operating room.