Ed Swartz experienced symptoms in his fingers and sought medical help. He was diagnosed with two strokes at Seton Medical Center Williamson and treated by doctors there. Thanks to the support of donors, the hospital is able to provide expert stroke treatment that saved Ed's life. A gala event raised over $375,000 to support the hospital and its pediatric rehabilitation programs.
Ed Swartz experienced symptoms in his fingers and sought medical help. He was diagnosed with two strokes at Seton Medical Center Williamson and treated by doctors there. Thanks to the support of donors, the hospital is able to provide expert stroke treatment that saved Ed's life. A gala event raised over $375,000 to support the hospital and its pediatric rehabilitation programs.
Ed Swartz experienced symptoms in his fingers and sought medical help. He was diagnosed with two strokes at Seton Medical Center Williamson and treated by doctors there. Thanks to the support of donors, the hospital is able to provide expert stroke treatment that saved Ed's life. A gala event raised over $375,000 to support the hospital and its pediatric rehabilitation programs.
Ed Swartz experienced symptoms in his fingers and sought medical help. He was diagnosed with two strokes at Seton Medical Center Williamson and treated by doctors there. Thanks to the support of donors, the hospital is able to provide expert stroke treatment that saved Ed's life. A gala event raised over $375,000 to support the hospital and its pediatric rehabilitation programs.
Make Your Will Known I N S I D E pg. 2 pg. 3 Thanks to You, Cancer Patients Have Personalized Help
Save the Date: Berry Creek Cancer Fund Golf Tournament
Your Gifts, Your Vote Seton Circle Funds New Projects pg. 4 A newsletter for friends of the Seton Williamson Foundation supporting Seton Highland Lakes Hospital, Seton Northwest Hospital and Seton Medical Center Williamson Your support changes lives every day. For Ed Swartz, it led to a correct diagnosis and potentially life-saving treatment for stroke. Te trouble started with the ring and pinky fngers on Eds right hand. Ed, an active outdoorsman, grandfather and muscle car enthusiast, recalls the annoying symptoms. I just couldnt control those two fngers. I thought it was from a pinched nerve in my back. Hit from Out of the Blue Stroke surprises healthy Hutto man who finds experts at Seton Williamson setonwilliamsonfdn.org Read more on page 2 You helped make this story possible! Spring 2014 Seton Williamson patient Ed Swartz 2 setonwilliamsonfdn.org I am thrilled to be a part of the Central Texas medical community, said Dr. Bradley Boone, who relocated to Austin earlier this year. A vascular surgeon who practices at Seton Williamson and other area hospitals, Dr. Boone is one of the physicians who treated Ed Swartz (featured on the cover). Dr. Boone left his hometown of Meridian, Mississippi to join Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, one of the largest practices in the country. It is a great time to be in vascular surgery. Technology is expanding rapidly and allowing us to do less invasive procedures with fewer risks of complications. Te decision to leave his hometown was not an easy one, but Dr. Boone, who has fve children, has no regrets. My family and I consider this a dream-come-true opportunity. Meet the Doctor Bradley Boone, MD Vascular Surgery Hit from Out of the Blue Continued from Cover Ed visited his chiropractor for some adjustments, but a week later his fngers were worse. It was strange because I never felt any pain, none! Ed visited an urgent care center near his home in Hutto. Te doctor there couldnt fnd any explanation for his symptoms and sent him home with the advice to visit a back specialist just to be safe. Te next morning things got serious. I woke up and tried to talk but my speech was slurred, he described. Tis time, with a little encouragement from his wife, Ed didnt take any chances and went to the emergency department at Seton Medical Center Williamson. Experts there quickly discovered that Ed had sufered two strokes and admitted him. Here I am, a healthy 55-year-old guy, fnding out that both my carotid arteries are 95 percent blocked, said Ed. I was totally amazed. Eds high triglycerides and family history put him at risk. His brother died from a stroke at the age of 50. Two cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons operated on Ed. Dr. Bradley Boone opened and cleaned out his left carotid artery, but not before showing Ed a video of what the procedure involved. Dr. Boone could tell that seeing the video would help me. I was enlightened and had no worries whatsoever. Days later, Dr. Daniel Fortes inserted a stent into Eds right carotid artery to ensure good blood fow. Ed was impressed by the entire care team at Seton Williamson. Te doctors and nurses were awesome and ready to do anything to help me. Ed recovered quickly and walks three to four miles every other day. Hell participate in therapy at Seton Williamson to further improve his speech and fnger movements. And to prevent future episodes, he eats a low fat, low cholesterol diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables and takes medication. Theres a message here thats so important to share: know the signs for stroke and seek expert help like the care available at Seton Williamson, said Ed. It can hit you from out of the blue, and Im lucky to be alive. Ed enjoys restoring his 1965 Ford Mustang. KNOW THE SIGNS OF STROKE Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg (especially on one side of the body) Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding speech Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes Sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination Sudden severe headache with no known cause If you believe someone is having a stroke, call 911 immediately. Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Dr. Bradley Boone and family Tanks to donors like you, A Night at the Savoy netted more than $375,000. Amazing! More than $275,000 raised will fund building and equipment needs to provide excellent, person-centered health care at Seton Medical Center Williamson. Te Paddles Up portion of the event raised close to $100,000 for Setons Pediatric Rehabilitation Clinics, which serve children who are recovering from serious injuries, those born with developmental disabilities, or who have undergone chemotherapy and other treatments or procedures. We work with every difculty these precious children encounter, and we are so grateful for the support we receive from the community, said Jennifer Gonzalez, Seton pediatric occupational therapist. Tis annual event, hosted by the Seton Womens Development Board featured a 1930s theme, live and silent auctions, sumptuous dinner and dancing. Tanks to gala chairs Kyra Quenan and Lynne Moore, and the hard work of our wonderful board, this years event was wildly successful, said Mary Steger, SWDB president. Our heartfelt thanks go to everyone who participated for your dedication and support! Your Generosity Shines at Annual Gala Thank you for helping children in Williamson County! PHOTOS 1 - Patti and Jim Schwertner 2 - Mary and Troy Rodriguez 3 - Dr. Neel Ware and Ron and Kay Coleman 4 - Seton Womens Development Board 4 1 2 3 Seton Cornerstone Society Recognized The power of collective philanthropy
$50,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Troy Rodriguez
$25,000+ Emerson Process Management Grogan Lord Foundation Diane and Clay Morgan Neel Ware, MD
$10,000+ Alpha Painting & Decorating Company, Inc. Carl C. Anderson, Sr. and Marie Jo Anderson Charitable Foundation Bank of America Sharon and Mike Daggett Lori and Bob Dorsett Dr. Marsha and Bryan L. Farney Keystone Concrete Placement Joni and Brian Lidiak Lone Star Circle of Care Betty F. Lord and David Dotson Kathleen and R. Grifn Lord Patti and Jim E. Schwertner, Jr. JoAnne and Mike Stanley
$5,000+ Anonymous Advanced Pain Care Austin Cyberknife Austin Regional Clinic Debbie and Mickey L. Brethower Donna and Bryan Budak BBVA Compass Bank Capitol Anesthesiology Association CapRidge Partners, LLC Elizabeth and Staley Cates Emergency Service Partners, L.P. Melanie and Steven Fox Amy and Jay Gantt Eura Mae and Johnny Gantt Shana and Dan Gattis Javonne and Hugh Gilmore, MD Nicole and Glenn Harper, MD Harden Healthcare Don Hewlett Chevrolet Howry, Breen & Herman, L.L.P. Joanie and Ryan Ludwick Tracy and Mark T. Malone, MD Jill and Paul Marshall Mercedes Benz of Georgetown TECO-Westinghouse Motor Co. Texas A&M University College of Nursing
$2,500+ Acadian Ambulance Service Laura and Brian Aldred, MD Kathleen and Tim Aronson Austin Radiological Association Dr. Tamarah Duperval-Brownlee and Mr. Clarence Brownlee Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, P.A Anne and Robert M. Castle, Jr. Champion Site Prep, L.P. Melissa and Mark Dietz Kim and Beau Embree First Texas Bank Kendal and Kenneth L. Gladish, PhD H-E-B Grocery Company Gloria and Michael F. Lenis, MD Lott Brothers Construction Company Lynne and John Moore Melissa and Peter C. Perialas, Jr. Heather and James Parsons Pediatrix Medical Group of Texas P.A. Randolph Brooks Federal Credit Union Seton Healthcare Family Sandy and Daniel Sherry Te Seton Cornerstone Society is an annual giving club designed to support the work of Seton Medical Center Williamson. Tese businesses and individuals are part of the legacy to further the mission of Seton and our founders, the Daughters of Charity. You, too, can become a member of the Seton Cornerstone Society. For more information, please contact Heather Parsons, 512-324-4061, hparsons@seton.org. Seton Cares Shines at Seton Williamson The Anchor Society Named for a traditional symbol of safety and hope, Te Anchor Society recognizes Seton associates with cumulative giving of $5,000 or more. Brian Aldred, MD Tom and Janet Alexander Tim Aronson Charles Barnett Robert Buchanan, MD Donna Budak Lawrence F. Buxton, MD Julia Davis Chuck Durant Becky Fox Melanie Fox Hugh Gilmore, MD Kenneth L. Gladish, PhD Cynthia Glover Gail E. Gorman Robert Graves, MD Glenn Harper, MD Ruby Harrison Mark L. Hazelwood Special thanks to the Seton employees who generously supported our annual Seton Cares employee giving campaign in 2013. The 1633 Society Named for the year St. Vincent de Paul and St. Louise de Marillac co-founded the Daughters of Charity, Te 1633 Society recognizes Seton associates who made an annual gift of $250 or more.
2013 Membershi p Larissa Alberson Kimberly Arnett Pilar Atocha-Sanchez Misty Avila Kimberly Beacham Merrily Bieltz Alicia Brink Sarah Bush Yannique Champion Julia Davis Peggy Denham Sherrie Dorow Patricia Gagnon Karen Garbaccio Blake Gardiner Patricia Garthune Karen Hairston Kerry Herm Cornelia Hood Gloria Inchoco Leigh Jackson Margaret Kelly Dong Khai Marilyn Klassen Cheryl Lewallen Oscar Leyva Carla Love Claire Mackowiak Erica Magiera Misty McKinney Shellye Moon Cesar Nonot Danielle Owens Heather Parsons Jodie Pepin Don Piper Diane Plas Patricia Rodriguez Dolly Shubert Kathryn Sonoda Michael Steptoe Kim Vasek Edward Winslow Cynthia Young Maria Zapata APU Partners, LLC Carol and Bob Atwood Austin Community Foundation Austin Foam Plastics Beth and Charles N. Avery, III Michelle and Nelson Avery, MD Linda and Louis E. Bosi Nancy Crouse and Craig McCurdy Tricia and Richard Custer Karen and Mike Cumberland Amie and Patrick Dillawn, MD Frost Bank Valerie and Tom A. Gammon Quen and Jesus Garza Karen and Dan A. Gattis, Sr. Georgetown Health Foundation Ms. Gail E. Gorman and Mr. John B. Fields Mr. Jerry Hammerlun Tracey and Rocky Hardin Gloria and Mark L. Hazelwood Karlene and Paul J. Hohlstein Nicole Holt and Geronimo M. Rodriguez, Jr. Julia and Randy Howry Carol and John Jebens Gerri and John Jeffries Jewish Communal Fund John Lewis Company Erin and John Kiltz Nancy and Frank Krenek Janet and Ted Lobsenz Wallie Lock Charitable Foundation Kirsten and Mario Longoria, MD Sandra and David Lott Arlene and Terrence McKenna National Western Life Insurance Sharon and Brent New, MD Mr. Mickey Powell Lindsey and Tom Phelps RJ Precision Machining, Inc. Dawn and Terrance L. Reid Susan and Steven Richmond Mrs. Nancy Rabb Round Rock Toyota Patty and Richard Savage Mr. Charles J. and Dr. Belinda Schwertner Linda and Ty Schmitt Ms. Lori B. Singleton Connie and Les Sladek Craig Staebel, MD Kristy Staebel Mary and Perry Steger Stone Crest Investments Tasus Texas Corporation Suanna and Kenneth R. Tumlinson Carol and Mike Town Linda and Marc Welch Jeannie and Bob Whetsell Nancy and Brown Word
$1,000+ Heather Hill Therese Holmes Sara P. Jolly Karen Kahan Linda LaRoche Brian Lidiak Sylvia Moore Clayton Morgan Brent New, MD Hue Nguyen William J. Reitmeyer, MD Peter Rieck Michelle L. Robertson, RN Charlotte Simpson Catherine Ullman Neel Ware, MD Ava Watson Milly Whittington I love to give! Tese are the thoughtful words Geneva Dalton shared with Tim Aronson and Becky Fox of Seton Highland Lakes Hospital recently when talking about why she made a gift through her will. I have been so blessed, and I want to share that with others. Because of what Seton does helping those in need receive the best care when they need it most I decided to direct a percentage of my estate to Seton Highland Lakes, after I take care of my family, she says. Geneva learned about giving back from her mother, Vastie Holmes, who also served as the inspiration for Geneva to connect with Seton Highland Lakes. My mother instilled in me the importance of giving back and helping others. I honor her with this gift and see how this is such a ftting legacy for me and my family. Geneva has been involved with Seton Highland Lakes since 2008. She decided to make a gift through her estate plan that will beneft those we serve, well into the future. She shares this news in hopes that you may decide to do something similar, and experience, as she says, how good it makes you feel, knowing that you will be helping many others through Seton. A bequest, which is a gift made through your will or trust, is one of the easiest ways to help Seton serve your community. Bequests support our mission because they create a legacy for you while enabling nurses, physicians and other staf at Seton to continue their compassionate work for years to come. When each of us takes a moment to draft a will with an attorney, our loved ones, friends and charitable organizations have a clear picture of our legacy. Improving the lives of others can continue long after we are gone. While the cost of an attorney drafting your will is surprisingly low, the emotional satisfaction that comes with it is reassuringly high, as Geneva shared with us. Geneva recalled frst reading in the local newspaper about a fundraising efort to purchase a cardiovascular ultrasound machine for Seton Highland Lakes. She then learned how much charity care we provide to our community, and that fundraising is often the only way we can purchase state-of-the-art equipment. Because her mother passed away too early from a heart attack at the age of 62, Geneva found it meaningful to join us in our efort to beneft our shared community. To learn more about creating your legacy through a charitable bequest, please call Tim Aronson at 512-324-4091 or visit www.setonwilliamsonfdn.org. If you have already included our organization in your planning, please let us know. Tis way, we can ensure your wishes are followed, plus we can recognize and thank you for helping Seton make a diference. Meet Geneva Dalton And Learn About Her Gift of a Lifetime Make Your Will Known Its a rare opportunity to give a gift that lasts beyond your lifetime to care for others and to ofer hope to those yet to be born. A gift through your will or estate plan is a simple way to make a meaningful and lasting gift to the Seton Healthcare Family. If you would like more information on estate planning or need sample language for making a charitable bequest, please contact Tim Aronson, director of development, at 512-324-4091. If you have already put Seton in your estate plans or IRA, or listed Seton as an insurance benefciary, please let us know so we can acknowledge your gift appropriately. You can help Seton improve the health and lives of others by including this language in your will: I hereby direct $___________ (or percent of my residual estate) in cash, securities or other property to Seton Williamson Foundation, Round Rock, Texas. This gift shall be used for the further beneft of _______( Seton Highland Lakes Hospital, Seton Northwest Hospital, or Seton Medical Center Williamson)______. This gift shall be used to ________(purpose)_______ . setonwilliamsonfdn.org 3 You do not have to be a millionaire to make an incredible gift. 201 Seton Parkway Round Rock, TX 78665 P 512.324.4090 F 512.324.4657 setonwilliamsonfdn.org The Beacon is published twice each year for donors and friends of Seton Medical Center Williamson. It is a publication of the Seton Williamson Foundation, Donna Budak, executive director. Seton Williamson Board of Trustees Jim Schwertner, Chairman David Hays, Secretary Troy Rodriguez, Treasurer John S. Avery, Jr. Ty Barho Nancy Crouse Bryan Farney Dan Gattis, Jr. Randy Howry John Kiltz Frank Krenek Betty Lord Don Martin Laura Robinson Jeff Rusk Bonnie Sells David Singleton Life Trustees Charles N. Avery, III Judy McLeod Ex-Ofcio Members Sr. Helen Brewer, DC Donna Budak Scott Fuller Jess Garza Ken Gladish, PhD Brian Lidiak Michelle Robertson Said Soubra, MD Community Volunteer Leadership Mary Steger Seton Womens Development Board Nancy Crouse Seton Circle President The Beacon production team includes photography by Jim Lincoln and design by onecreativegirl.com. Your feedback and suggestions are welcome at info@setonwilliamsonfdn.org. For more information about support provided by the Seton Williamson Foundation, visit setonwilliamsonfdn.org. Look what you did! Thanks to You, Cancer Patients Have Personalized Help Meet Cindy Fawver, the new nurse navigator at Seton Williamson for patients with cancer. With a warm smile and 14 years of oncology nursing under her belt, Cindy personally coordinates care for breast and lung cancer patients in Williamson County and meets with patients who have other forms of cancer. Cindys position is a direct result of your support. Money raised from the annual Berry Creek Cancer Fund golf tournament is earmarked for this role. Its a beautiful example of the community coming together to meet a need. I take every opportunity to tell people about the cancer navigation services here, said Cindy. Te individualized support for patients who have been diagnosed with cancer is so important on their path to recovery. Patients and families can count on Cindy to help alleviate barriers, improve coordination of care, and fnd community resources. She is a guiding hand through diagnosis, treatment and life after cancer. You can support this tournament and help fund cancer navigation services at SMCW. Make a gift online at berrycreekcancerfund.org. Cindy Fawver, RN, BSN Gifts from 38 Seton Circle members totaling $16,500 will give a big boost to six exciting projects at Seton Medical Center Williamson this year. Hospital care teams and staf presented a selection of proposals to improve patient care, comfort, and safety. In April, members voted to support: a cardiovascular conditioning and strengthening machine and balance training equipment special reclining chairs to help heart surgery patients breathe more easily and regain their lung capacity two recliners for hip surgery patients that reduce stress on the newly implanted hip joint a chair designed specifcally for geriatric patients safety training for Seton staf on difusing emotionally charged situations a memorial sculpture to honor SMCW organ donors Chaired by Seton Williamson Foundation board member Nancy Crouse, the Seton Circle is a giving society of community friends and Seton associates who give $250 or more annually. Members gather for social events and annually vote on projects to support with their generous donations. For more information on the Seton Circle or how to join, please contact Heather Parsons, director of development, at hparsons@seton.org or call (512) 324-4061. SAVE THE DATE!
June 7, 2014 The 16 th Annual Berry Creek Cancer Fund Golf Tournament. Generously supported by Berry Creek residents and local community members, the Berry Creek Cancer Fund is a volunteer committee that raises funds to help Williamson County cancer patients and their families. Te event beneftsSeton Medical Center Williamsons Cancer Patient Navigatorposition. For more information, please contact Katy Quinn, chair of the Berry Creek Cancer Fund at kdquinn@suddenlink.net or visit berrycreekcancerfund.org. Your Gifts, Your Vote Seton Circle Selects New Projects to Support From left to right are Mark Langendorf, Misty McKinney, Rosie Roy-Garcia, SWF board member and Seton Circle Chair Nancy Crouse, Joanne Scott, Joanne Brockway, Marcus Vasquez, Kathryn Sonoda, Margaret Kelly, and Heather Hill.