St. David's HealthCare

Congratulations to Anne Jamison for winning the employee Frist Humanitarian Award. The Frist Humanitarian Award recognizes the highest achievements in serving others. The award is given annually in recognition of the caring spirit and philanthropic work of the late Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. Anne’s first career as a social worker introduced her to at-risk people within her community, as well as catalyzed her desire to continue helping those in times of critical need. Now, in her second career, she works a nurse in the Emergency Department at Heart Hospital of Austin. During her time off, you can find her serving as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner, where she is specially trained to provide comprehensive, compassionate care to victims, including effective courtroom testimony when needed. Please join us in congratulating Anne! We are so proud to have her as part of our team. #TheBestIsHere #WeShowUp #CareLikeFamily

At 41, Eddie Sahakian was diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s Disease, a condition that began to severely impact his life. Determined to regain control over his life, Eddie opted for deep brain stimulation at St. David’s North Austin Medical Center. This sophisticated procedure, designed to modulate the brain’s electrical activity and alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms, was performed by Dr. Dhruve Jeevan using cutting-edge technology, including a robotic arm to enhance accuracy. “My tremor stopped immediately. It was almost like I had my own body back,” he said. The procedure not only provided relief from the persistent tremors, but also offered a renewed sense of normalcy and hope for Eddie’s future. #TheBestIsHere #WeShowUp #CareLikeFamily #Parkinsons #HealthCare #DeepBrainStimulation

RJ Mitte, star of Breaking Bad and advocate for cerebral palsy awareness, and Dr. Anthony Rudine, a neonatologist at St. David’s Medical Center, are ready to dive into a groundbreaking discussion that challenges perceptions and explores the future of medicine. We’re thrilled to announce our #SXSW2025 panel idea: “Moving Beyond Stigma: Understanding Cerebral Palsy and AI.” 🤖🧠 Your vote can make a difference in bringing this crucial discussion to light. Let’s move beyond stigma and explore how science and empathy can intersect for a brighter future! 🌈✨ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gVDsm7wW 🔹 Why Vote? Because this conversation is more than just a panel; it’s a step toward redefining how we view and treat cerebral palsy. Join us as we tackle: • 🌍 Stigma vs. Science: Should cerebral palsy be viewed as something to be cured, or should we embrace a new perspective on living with it? • 🎬 Special Insight: Hear from RJ Mitte about his personal journey and experiences. • 🧩 Ethical Dilemmas & AI: Discover how AI could revolutionize early detection, leading to earlier treatment, and the ethical considerations that come with it. #CerebralPalsy #ArtificialIntelligence #BreakingStigma #RJMitte #FutureOfMedicine #AI #VoteNow #SXSW2025

Congratulations to Dr. Joshua McKay and the team at Heart Hospital of Austin at St. David’s Round Rock for being the first facility in Texas to use a novel thrombectomy catheter system to treat blocked arteries in the lungs. The first-of-its-kind system uses a flexible tube that enables doctors to safely navigate to the blood clot and remove it with controlled suction. This new, minimally invasive procedure was performed as part of a phased trial to gain clearance from the FDA. To learn more about our cardiology services, visit: www.stdavids.com/heartcare #TheBestIsHere #WeShowUp See Less

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Our nurses live in a world where every second counts. As we mark a century of caring for Central Texas, imagine the number of life-giving seconds our nurses have experienced. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our patients over the last 100 years. #TheBestIsHere #NursesWeek #CenturyofCaring

This past April, St. David’s HealthCare led a panel discussion at SXSW about the use of artificial intelligence in brain mapping. Dr. William Rice, senior vice president of clinical innovation at St. David’s HealthCare, moderated the panel. One of the panelists, Dr. Dhruve Jeevan, a neurosurgeon with St. David’s HealthCare, is using brain mapping as a pre-surgical planning tool to better understand the unique connections of each of his patients with tumors. Through the use of AI, he is able to take patients’ MRIs and visualize the critical brain networks to aid in preserving brain function, lowering the risk of post-surgical complications. Previously, surgeons applied knowledge from generalized brain maps to treat their patients. To view the full panel: https://lnkd.in/gvZkZA2v #TheBestIsHere #AI #Brain #Aging #Innovation #Healthcare

This April, St. David's HealthCare employees went above and beyond to make a difference in our community. During National Volunteer Month, employees dedicated 387.5 hours to volunteering at 14 different events with 9 different organizations. Our commitment to serving others is a testament to our belief in the power of caring and compassion. #NationalVolunteerMonth #CareLikeFamily #TheBestIsHere

Heart Hospital of Austin is the first in Texas to implant a new, innovative treatment option for people with tricuspid regurgitation. This new transcatheter repair system is a minimally invasive therapy to repair leaky tricuspid heart valves without the need for open heart surgery. This minimally invasive approach allows the heart to pump blood more efficiently and relieve symptoms of tricuspid regurgitation, which improves the quality of life for our patients. Our team of specialists at Heart Hospital of Austin are proud to continue to provide quality care to our community using first-of-its-kind and cutting-edge technology. #TheBestIsHere To learn more about our #cardiovascular services: www.stdavids.com/heart