Health care
BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF
6 updates from hospitals in the Northwest Austin area
2 Cedar Park Regional Medical Center 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.
3 Dell Children’s Medical Center North Campus The hospital elevated its trauma certification in April and is now an advanced trauma center, making it one of only three Level 3 pediatric trauma centers in Texas, per a news release. “I’m thrilled and proud of our emergency team for earning this recognition,” said Cathy Heckenlively, chief administrative officer at Dell Children’s North. 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, and created trauma guidelines, among 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.
1 Ascension Seton Northwest Hospital Ascension Texas named Jamie Youssef as its new CEO on May 19. Youssef has 23 years of experience, and most recently worked at HCA Healthcare as the senior vice president of network development and service lines, according to a news release. “I look forward to aligning my passion and experience with the deep-rooted legacy of Ascension Texas to serve our associates and patients,” Youssef said in the release. Youssef is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, and also previously served in senior executive roles for Medical City Healthcare-HCA North Texas Division and Medical City Children’s Hospital, the release states. “We are thrilled to have Jamie join Ascension Texas,” said Chris Mowan, senior vice president and regional operating officer for Ascension.
“With full ownership, we can accelerate growth, streamline operations and introduce new services that meet the evolving needs of the community.”
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5 St. David’s North Austin Medical Center In 2023, the hospital expanded its NICU from 50 to 97 beds with four additional floors. The $121 million project comes after St. David’s HealthCare announced nearly $1 billion in investments in Central Texas facilities. “We always seem to be a little surprised at how rapidly we continue to grow and fill that capacity,” St. David’s CEO David Huffstutler said. Amid facing parking challenges, the hospital will open a $52 million parking garage to add about 971 spaces. The campus is also in the process of developing a three-phase expansion of its emergency department. To read more about what’s happening at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center, visit Page 26.
6 Texas Children’s Hospital North Austin Campus The campus is set to expand its offerings in 2025 with the addition of a craniofacial clinic, per an announcement in late 2024. The clinic, which offers services at other Texas Children’s locations, treats children with facial, jaw and skull abnormalities, such as: • Undersized jaws • Small or underdeveloped parts of the face • Dentofacial deformities, such as Apert syndrome, Crouzon syndrome and Pfeiffer syndrome • Acute and chronic sequelae of facial fractures, resulting from a disease, injury or other trauma • Rare craniofacial clefts Representatives for the hospital said the Austin clinic will include integrated dentistry and orthodontic services.
4 Heart Hospital of Austin Heart Hospital of Austin has worked toward less invasive procedures for patients, shifting from open-heart surgery to minimally invasive techniques through its research department, said Dr. Faraz Kerendi, director of the Heart Valve Clinic at Heart Hospital of Austin. Under St. David’s HealthCare, the hospital focuses on various cardiac and vascular procedures. Kerendi said the specialty hospital’s research department has worked on “the cutting edge” of new technological advancements, such as catheter-based treatment or smaller surgical incisions. Heart valve surgery required open-chest surgery about 10 years ago. Since then, technology has improved to include trials for minimally- invasive procedures in other heart valves, Kerendi said.
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