Our Stories
Meet our patients, families, supporters and staff and learn more about the cutting-edge technologies and patient-centered care we’re bringing to Central Texas through your support.
On the Road Again: Care-A-Van Returns to Caldwell County Families
At two weeks old, Valentina was one of the first patients to visit the new Children’s Care-A-Van. Her visit was more than a routine checkup. It marked the return of a vital program that brings care to children across Caldwell County, all made possible by donor generosity.
Seton Circle Funds Associate Ideas at Ascension Seton Southwest
Through the Seton Circle, frontline associates identify ways to improve the patient experience and strengthen care teams. Those ideas are then brought to life through community support, turning everyday insights into real change for patients and those who care for them.
From Scholarship to Service: Haley Dorsett’s Journey to Caring for Caldwell County’s Kids
For Haley Dorsett, becoming a pediatric nurse practitioner wasn’t just a career move—it was a calling. Today, she provides essential care to children in Caldwell County through Ascension Seton’s Children’s Care-A-Van, a mobile clinic that brings medical services directly to underserved communities. But her journey into healthcare, and her deep commitment to the mission of Ascension Seton, was shaped by the generosity of others.
Ascension Seton Hays Foundation Welcomes New Board Chair and Members
As we kick off a new fiscal year, we’re excited to share leadership updates from the Ascension Seton Hays Foundation Board of Trustees.
Introducing Julie Barschow, New Executive Director of Ascension Seton Hays Foundation
The Ascension Seton Hays Foundation welcomes Julie Barschow as its new Executive Director.
Remembering Joan Searcy: A Legacy of Service, Generosity, and Community
It is with deep sadness and profound gratitude that we honor the life of Mrs. Joan Searcy — a beloved friend, tireless volunteer, and steadfast supporter of Ascension Seton Hays.
A New Symbol of Healing at Ascension Seton Hays
There is a new symbol of health, healing, and hope in the lobby of Ascension Seton Hays. The Healing Sculpture, created by local artist and longtime Ascension Seton associate Joshua Farrell, was funded by the Ascension Seton Hays Foundation.
A heart-felt reunion at Ascension Seton Hays
Keri Barfield entered the conference room and was immediately surrounded by a crowd of associates from Ascension Seton Hays and Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin. These were the care teams that saved her life after her heart attack just a few months earlier.
Making Our Emergency Room Better and Safer: Your Donations at Work
In emergency medicine, every minute matters. Thanks to your generous gifts, we’ve made important changes to the Ascension Seton Hays Emergency Department that help our patients and our care team.
HereCare – Jewell and Jaxon
When Jewell learned she was pregnant with her third child, she began seeing Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists at Ascension Seton Hays.