Austin's largest medical/surgical acute care center, Seton Medical Center Austin is the only hospital in Central Texas that performs heart transplants. One of four Magnet hospitals in the Seton Family of Hospitals, Seton Medical Center Austin offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for both inpatients and outpatients and regional specialty programs including the Seton Heart Specialty Care and Transplant Center, Shivers Cancer Programs and the Marialice Shivers Regional Neonatal Center. Seton Medical Center Austin was also one of the first two hospitals in Texas to receive certification as a Primary Stroke Center.
New Expansion to Consolidate Obstetrical Services
Seton Medical Center Austin is undertaking its second expansion project in 2 years. The expansion, located at the west side of the hospital, will enable Seton Medical Center Austin to meet the growing needs of the region and enhance the patient experience.
Highlights of the 124,000-square-foot, five-story addition include:
- Consolidation and expansion of obstetrical services and 43,000 square feet of renovations. When complete, this will provide the capacity for 5,000 births per year.
- Thirty new and 10 renovated postpartum patient rooms.
- A new Continuing Care (Transition) Nursery as well as two new Full-Term Nurseries.
- A covered pedestrian foot bridge connecting Seton Medical Center Austin to Medical Park Tower.
- A new public entrance, lobby and large gift shop located on the ground floor.
- Two floors set aside for future expansion, with space for an additional 60 inpatient beds.
Construction is expected to be complete November 2009. Thank you for your patience while we grow.
Seton Medical Center Austin News and Events
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Seton Medical Center Austin Newborn Hearing Screening Program is Certified As One of Best in Texas
December 3, 2008Seton Medical Center Austin has been recognized by the State of Texas as one of the best in the state for newborn hearing screenings programs.
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Seton Medical Center Austin Wins Prestigious 'Consumer Choice Award'
October 3, 2008Seton Medical Center Austin (SMCA) has been named a 2008-09 Consumer Choice Award winner. The award recognizes SMCA as the top healthcare choice in Central Texas, according to the NRC Healthcare Market Guide® study, the largest and most comprehensive study of its kind. More than 200,000 households were surveyed across the United States.
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Hurricane IKE Update - Seton Family of Hospitals
September 12, 2008The Seton Family of Hospitals is caring for approximately 177 patients displaced by Hurricane Ike, as of 3:30 p.m. today. While all facilities are busy, operations are running smoothly.
Seton is proud to have four hospitals – the only hospitals in Central Texas - that have earned the 
