Health care
BY BRITTANY ANDERSON, GRANT CRAWFORD & GRACIE WARHURST
Six health care updates from around the Round Rock region
1 St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center A new wound care clinic opened at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center in March. The clinic is for those experiencing acute or chronic wounds. Conditions treated at the center include burns, diabetic ulcers, traumatic wounds, soft tissue necrosis, gangrene, crush injuries and many more. A team of specialists use hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment to promote vascular formation, encourage the body’s healing cells and inhibit bacterial growth, according to St. David’s Health Care. The hyperbaric chamber is pressurized with compressed air to a pressure two to three times higher than exposure at sea level. Typical treatment takes two hours and patients may receive daily treatment for 20-40 days.
2 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round Rock The medical center recently added the city’s first laryngologist specializing in the treatment of voice, airway and swallowing disorders, according to the health system. Dr. Matthew Marget provides treatment for issues such as chronic hoarseness, swallowing difficulties and vocal strain. These types of disorders can significantly affect quality of life, but many older patients struggle to find care close to home. “Vocal issues are often tied to underlying health problems, but many people don’t realize it — or that they can do something about them,” said Marget. Additionally, the facility received an “A” hospital safety grade from nonprofit organization The Leapfrog Group this spring.
3 Ascension Seton Williamson Jamie Youssef was named the new chief executive officer of Ascension Texas in May, according to a news release. Formerly the senior vice president of network development and services lines at HCA Healthcare, Youssef is expected to help Ascension Texas expand access to health care across Central Texas. He also previously served in senior executive roles for Medical City Healthcare - HCA North Texas Division and Medical City Children’s Hospital. Youssef will oversee growth and operations across Ascension Texas hospitals, several of which received “A” hospital safety grades from nonprofit organization The Leapfrog Group in May. Ascension Seton Williamson was among these, and around 78% of all Ascension facilities received an “A” or “B” grade this spring.
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5 Dell Children’s Medical Center North The hospital elevated its trauma certification in April and now operates as an advanced trauma center, making it one of only three Level 3 pediatric trauma centers in Texas, according to a news release. To receive the status, Dell Children’s staff performed individual reviews of each patient case, received a two-day facility survey by Texas EMS Trauma and Acute Care Foundation, created trauma guidelines specific to the location and participated in a variety of other tasks. “As Central Texas continues to grow, it’s imperative that we invest in our hospitals and ensure we have the latest trauma advancements and staff available to serve our patients,” said Adam Messer, president of Dell Children’s Medical Center.
6 Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center A cardiologist at Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock became the first in Texas last year to perform a new procedure used to treat patients with blood clots in their lungs, according to a news release. The new thrombectomy catheter system is meant to treat pulmonary embolisms, or a sudden blockage in the pulmonary arteries. The catheter system is able to remove the clot by breaking it up and suctioning it out. This procedure is an alternative to medications like blood thinners to remove a clot. Dr. Joshua McKay, an interventional cardiologist at the hospital, performed the first procedure in a phased trial to gain clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Ascension Seton officials announced in an April 15 news release that the hospital system will take over ownership of the Cedar Park Regional Medical Center. Per the news release, Ascension is expected to fully take over ownership this summer once the transaction is closed and will focus on expanding advanced medical services and improving efficiencies within the hospital. CPRMC features 126 beds, has two 24/7 emergency rooms and provides a variety of medical services. “With full ownership, we can accelerate growth, streamline operations and introduce new services that meet the evolving needs of the community,” Ascension President Eduardo Conrado said in the release.
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