Seton News Releases

University Medical Center Brackenridge Performs First Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery with ProDisc?-C

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 05:00:00 UTC

University Medical Center Brackenridge performs another first. On Monday, August 25, Dr. Daniel Peterson, a neurosurgeon with the Brain and Spine Center at Brackenridge, performed the first ProDisc®-C Total Disc Replacement implant in Austin.

Seton Medical Center Austin Among First in Nation to Implant Advanced Heart Failure Device

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 05:00:00 UTC

Seton Medical Center Austin was among the first in the nation to implant a COGNIS™ cardiac resynchronization defibrillator (CRT-D). This advanced device is used to treat heart failure, a condition in which the heart cannot pump enough oxygen-carrying blood to meet the body's needs.

Hyundai Makes Donation to Dell Children's in Support of Pediatric Cancer Research

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 UTC

Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas has been selected by Hyundai Motor America and its dealers to receive a donation of $30,000 from the 2008 Hyundai Hope on Wheels™ Tour.

Seton Associates Graduate from Medical Interpreting Training Program

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:00:00 UTC

The Spanish Bilingual Assistants: Introduction to Medical Interpreting is a sixty-hour course designed to train bilingual health care workers to assist medical professionals in communicating with their Spanish-speaking patients and their families.

New Medical Office Plaza Offers Women's Imaging, Rehab Services

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 05:00:00 UTC

Residents of Williamson County now have access to Seton's outpatient imaging and rehabilitation expertise closer to home.

Safe Kids Austin Responds to Significant Increase in Near Drowning Incidents, Offers Strategies for Prevention

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 05:00:00 UTC

Summer is in full swing, and for the medical staff at Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas that means an increase in injured patients. Since May 1st of this year, Dell Children's Emergency Department has treated 20 patients with drowning-related injuries; sadly, three of those patients died as a result.

Dell Children?s Unveils New Mobile Clinic in Collaboration with Children?s Health Fund

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 05:00:00 UTC

The Children's Health Express, a mobile clinic program of Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas and a program of the Children's Health Fund, is rolling into the Austin community to deliver primary and preventive pediatric health care to children without access to critically needed health care.

Seton and H-E-B Invite Community to Baby Shower

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:00:00 UTC

Come to Seton Medical Center Williamson (corner of University Blvd and FM 1460 in Round Rock) on Saturday, June 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a baby shower to top all others. New and expectant moms won't want to miss it!

Get a Glimpse into the Seton Family of Hospitals

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 05:00:00 UTC

The Seton Family of Hospitals is proud to present its "Annual Report to the Community which gives our area residents a glimpse into some of the amazing work that goes on here at Seton, day-in, day-out.

Child Drowning Incidents Increase in 2008: Physicians at Dell Children's Urge Parents to Keep Kids Safe Around Water

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:00:00 UTC

Alarming data from Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas shows a sharp increase in child drowning incidents entering the summer of 2008, as compared to 2007.

Seton Hospitals Certified Among the Best to Protect Newborn Babies from Hearing Loss

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 05:00:00 UTC

Seton Northwest, Seton Southwest and University Medical Center Brackenridge have been recognized by the State of Texas as among the best in the state for screening newborn babies for hearing loss. The Texas newborn hearing screening program is one of the largest of its kind in the world and has continually ranked as one of the best in country since being implemented in 2001 by the Texas Legislature.

Seton's Cardiac Care Earns 'Gold' from American Heart Association

Wed, 4 Jun 2008 05:00:00 UTC

Seton Medical Center Austin and University Medical Center Brackenridge are the only hospitals in Central Texas to receive the American Heart Association's Gold Performance Achievement Award.

While UMC Brackenridge Research Links Bicycle Helmets and Injury, Alcohol Use Determined More Dangerous

Thu, 29 May 2008 05:00:00 UTC

Researchers at University Medical Center at Brackenridge,release the preliminary results of a year long study about bicycle helmets and injuries.

Join Us for the 1st Annual Dell Childrens's Sports Injuries and Emergencies Conference on Friday June 27, 8am - 5pm

Wed, 28 May 2008 05:00:00 UTC

Seton Highland Lakes Celebrates 10 Years of Dedicated Service

Tue, 20 May 2008 05:00:00 UTC

The Seton Highland Lakes Health System celebrated 10 years of dedicated service and its future commitment to the Highland Lakes region during a full day of activities on May 19 at Seton Highland Lakes Hospital.

First Major Medical Research Gathering held at the CEC at UMC Brackenridge

Wed, 14 May 2008 05:00:00 UTC

More than 170 researchers and medical leaders came together in Austin recently to share ideas and research.

Come celebrate LIVESTRONG Day and cancer awareness with an evening of family entertainment on Tuesday May 13, 6 p.m.

Fri, 9 May 2008 05:00:00 UTC

Innovative Program Offers Job Training to People with Intellectual Disabilities

Fri, 9 May 2008 05:00:00 UTC

Six interns graduated today from Project SEARCH, an innovative workforce and career development internship at Seton Medical Center Austin for people with intellectual disabilities.

Seton's Patient Care Team Model Earns National Recognition

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:00:00 UTC

The Seton Family of Hospitals is one of 24 hospitals and health systems across the country and the only one in Texas being recognized for transforming how healthcare is delivered.

Chest Pain Observation Unit Opens In UMC Brackenridge Emergency Department

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 05:00:00 UTC

University Medical Center at Brackenridge, a member of the Seton Family of Hospitals, has opened a Chest Pain Observation Unit for people who have chest pain but are at low risk for having a heart attack.