http://www.seton.net/rss_feeds/news_releases.rss Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas. en-us Fri, 3 Feb 2012 23:05:55 UTC Tue, 10 Jun 2003 09:41:01 GMT SitePress 2.0 http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2012/01/26/dell_childrens_medical_center_adds_robotic_surgery_device_2 Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas, a member of the Seton Healthcare Family, has expanded its minimally invasive surgical options for children with the newest robotic surgical system da Vinci® Si™. The technology is accompanied by a teaching simulator, bolstering Dell Children's extensive medical staff training offerings.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2012/01/23/board_names_jesus_garza_to_lead_seton_healthcare_family The Seton Board of Trustees has named Jesus Garza president and interim chief executive officer of Central Texas' leading health care and community service organization. He was executive vice president and chief operating officer of Seton and president of the Seton Family of Hospitals. ]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2012/01/19/seton_builds_home_away_from_home_for_star_flight_2 On Thursday, Jan. 19, Seton Health Care Family, STAR Flight and Central Texas community leaders gathered at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas for a grand opening celebration of STAR Flight's first on-site, live-in accommodations at the hospital. With its completion, "home" for STAR Flight now carries new meaning.
]]> Thu, 19 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2012/01/12/dell_childrens_medical_center_receives_truckloads_of_books_from_barnes_and_noble_booksellers Dell Children's Medical Center received a big holiday surprise from Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Austin-thousands of books for patients and families. The books, collected during the Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive, will benefit the Dell Children's Family Resource Center and Half Pint Library. ]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2012/01/04/get_social_get_fit Start the New Year with a gift to get fit! "Like" Seton Healthcare Family on Facebook and be entered to win a Nintendo Wii and Fit Plus package.

]]> Wed, 4 Jan 2012 06:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/12/13/clarke_heidrick_guiding_force_behind_central_health_district_to_be_honored Clarke Heidrick, a guiding force in the creation and success of Central Health, Travis County's health care district, will be honored at the 7th Annual University Medical Center Brackenridge luncheon in April.]]> Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/12/05/seton_announces_new_leadership_for_clinical_innovation_center The Seton Healthcare Family has formed the Seton Clinical Design and Innovation Center and today named, Steve Conti, MBA, RRT senior director for Clinical Innovation and Population Management. ]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 06:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/11/09/seton_healthcare_family_to_participate_in_regional_disaster_exercise In an effort to better prepare for an emergency situation that requires regional involvement, Seton hospitals will hold a mock disaster drill, on Thursday, Nov. 10, to test its emergency preparedness, systems and processes.]]> Wed, 9 Nov 2011 06:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/11/01/seton_donates_50000_to_ending_community_homelessness_coalition Seton Healthcare Family has donated $50,000 to the Ending Community Homelessness Coalition to further their efforts to innovate and partner with local service providers to end chronic homelessness. ]]> Tue, 1 Nov 2011 05:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/10/27/dell_childrens_offers_some_halloween_safety_tips_for_the_big_night Ghouls and goblins will be heading out into their neighborhoods searching for those Halloween treats. The Texas Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity at Dell Children's Medical Center and the American Academy of Pediatrics has some healthy and safety tips to make sure everyone enjoys an evening of trick -or- treating.]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 05:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/10/25/seton_healthcare_family_to_work_with_ibm_in_reducing_preventable_hospital_readmissions Seton Healthcare Family is the first client to adopt IBM software that uses content analytics in an effort to improve patient care and reduce preventable hospital readmissions. ]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/10/25/run_for_the_music_at_dell_childrens_3rd_annual_5k_and_family_fun_fair Dell Children's Medical Center is hosting its 3rd annual 5k and Family Fun Fair on Saturday, October 29 to benefit The Carl Teel Music Therapy Endowment and the hospital's areas of greatest need.
]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 05:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/10/05/hundreds_of_children_join_safe_kids_austin_fed_ex_and_austin_safe_routes_to_school_on_international_walk_to_school_day Austin Safe Routes to School and Safe Kids Austin were joined by FedEx volunteers, City of Austin volunteers and local elementary school students and staff on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2011 to raise awareness of pedestrian and bike safety on International Walk to School Day. ]]> Wed, 5 Oct 2011 05:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/09/30/dell_childrens_medical_center_named_beneficiary_of_2012_statesman_capitol_10k_2 Dell Children's Medical Center, a member of the Seton Healthcare Family, is honored to be selected as the sole beneficiary of the 2012 Statesman Capitol 10,000 sponsorship proceeds. The 35th annual race, the largest 10K in Texas and the fifth largest in the nation, will take place on Sunday, March 25, 2012, in Austin.
]]> Fri, 30 Sep 2011 05:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/09/23/ambitious_childhood_obesity_team_spurs_change It's been more than a year since the Texas Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity (TCPTCO) opened the Activating Children Empowering Success (ACES) clinic at Dell Children's. In addition to the clinic, the center actively advocates for change locally and nationally. They are also arming health care providers with much-needed training and resources to care for the increasing population of obese children. ]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 05:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/09/19/seton_foundations_award_60000_in_nursing_scholarships The Seton Foundations have awarded Seton Nurse Scholarships to 20 outstanding Seton employees. Each recipient was selected from a competitive group of 100 applicants and received $3,000 to further his or her nursing education.]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 05:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/09/16/safe_kids_austin_proudly_supports_national_child_passenger_safety_week Each year, Child Passenger Safety Week (CPS) is celebrated across the country to remind parents and caregivers of the need to keep children of all ages properly restrained in the seat that meets their weight and height requirements. Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be present at Seat Check Saturday on September 24th from 9 a.m.- noon, at Dell Children's Medical Center, to ensure that families are using the right restraints. ]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/09/14/ronald_mcdonald_house_charities_expands_services_inside_dell_childrens_medical_center Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas (RMHC Austin) has expanded its services to families with critically ill and injured children through the opening of a Ronald McDonald Family Room in Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas. ]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 05:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/09/07/international_health_care_leaders_consult_dell_childrens_medical_center_for_e_health_initiatives Wed, 7 Sep 2011 05:00:00 UTC http://www.dellchildrens.net/about_us/news/2011/09/01/why_wait_in_an_emergency_room Next time you need to go to the emergency room, you can take a number and wait in line - or you can wait at home and hold your place online. ]]> Thu, 1 Sep 2011 05:00:00 UTC