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The BSW Irving Foundation board of community leaders are elected after recruitment by a Board Development Committee and subsequent approval by the Baylor Scott & White Health System Operating Board. The staff comprises four employees and is led by a system executive vice president who provides direct supervision. The president of Baylor Scott & White […]

Appreciated gifts from donors between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025 (our business year) helped meet community health needs at: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center– Irving: $3,470,584 Baylor Scott & White – Irving Community Clinic: $292,053 Canine Companions®: $48,363 Where Donors’ Gifts Made an Impact… (July 1, 2024 – July 30, 2025)  … […]

Texas Icons 2025 Co-Chair Melinda Garde (left) and Naomi Jones flank BSW Irving Foundation Director Heather Baker and jointly celebrate raising nearly $200,000 to fund equipment for new technologically advanced operating rooms that will be built in 2028 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving. Miss Texas 2025 Sadie Schiermeyer, the luncheon’s guest […]

On July 1, 2025, Baylor Scott & White Irving Foundation welcomed six new directors to its governing board. Please enjoy meeting these caring volunteers: Komli currently serves as vice president of client success at Pieces Technologies, a healthcare AI company. He earned his undergraduate degree at Yale University and received his Doctor of Medicine at […]

Did you know Texas has the highest rate of uninsured residents in the country? In the heart of Irving, within the Irving Community Clinic’s main ZIP codes (75060, 75061 and 75062), up to 35% of neighbors lack health insurance—far above the Dallas County average. Texas also is one of the fastest-growing states, meaning there are […]

Philanthropy means “love of humankind.” By that definition, Burnell R. “Burnie” Stehman stands out as one of the most generous philanthropists in the history of Baylor Scott & White Irving Foundation. Burnie’s philanthropy is exemplified by his deep affection for the community of Irving, where he moved in 1991 with his wife, Shirley. The couple […]

Every year, employees at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving participate in a fundraising campaign to support the hospital. Earlier this year, their generosity resulted in nearly $56,000 being raised to help purchase the newest and most advanced version of a robot to assist with minimally invasive surgeries. This advanced robot features haptic […]

Pamela Roth Thompson loved both people and laughter—in that order. It is why the Covid pandemic that began in 2020 was difficult for Pam and so many others. The social distancing and separation for safety kept so many good friends apart and volunteer opportunities at bay. It was true for many people in Baylor Scott […]

Throughout 2025, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving has been recognized for quality, safety and excellent patient care experience by several independent organizations. Leapfrog Group, a nonprofit organization that advocates for positive change in U.S. healthcare, has awarded Baylor Scott & White – Irving “Straight A” status for earning its highest ranking for […]

Sima and Sushil Patel and their family recently pledged a gift to name a key area at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Irving. The Sima and Sushil Patel Day Surgery Unit serves thousands of patients each year. “Sushil is chairman of the hospital’s board of directors, so he commits not only financially but […]

Seventy percent of oncology-related deaths are due to cancers without a recommended screening test. Intercepting cancer in its earliest and most treatable form is crucial to maximizing recovery chances for those fighting this disease in its many forms. The Texas Cancer Interception Institute (TCII) at Baylor Scott & White Health is a pioneering initiative dedicated […]