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The Compass

Read the latest issues of The Compass, a bi-annual newsletter from the Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation.

Heart & Vascular

  • Two people smiling at the camera, one with long hair and glasses, the other with short hair and glasses wearing a maroon A&M shirt, standing in front of a blurred indoor background.

    My ‘why’ will always be my family

    October 16, 2025
    Denise Jimenez, a healthy woman in her 40s, was diagnosed with complete heart block. Thanks to her care at Baylor Scott & White, she is able to continue enjoying life with her family.
    Learn more My ‘why’ will always be my family
  • 3D model of the human heart, with labeled parts and arteries, set against a clean laboratory background, symbolizing modern cardiovascular research

    Advanced heart care near home

    October 15, 2025
    A new minimally invasive heart procedure is now available at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Round Rock.
    Learn more Advanced heart care near home
  • McLane Children’s – Heart Health

    McLane Children’s – Heart Health

    March 31, 2025
    Adding cardiovascular surgery McLane Children’s has a robust cardiology program, diagnosing and treating pediatric heart conditions caused by disease, genetic condition or virus. However, children requiring heart surgery or heart transplant must be referred outside our system, commonly to larger cities like Houston or Dallas. Despite excellent cardiology care, more than 120 children are referred […]
    Learn more McLane Children’s – Heart Health

  • Heart Health

    March 28, 2025
    Areas to Support Featured stories See how donors’ are making an impact in the fight against cardiovascular disease across Central Texas.
    Learn more Heart Health

  • Waco – Hillcrest Heart Center

    March 21, 2025
    The need is greater than ever Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, claiming as many lives each year as cancer, chronic lung disease, accidents and diabetes combined. Changing demographics have increased the need for high quality heart and vascular care in Central Texas as […]
    Learn more Waco – Hillcrest Heart Center
  • Temple – Cardiovascular Institute

    Temple – Cardiovascular Institute

    March 21, 2025
    Increasing risk at any age According to the American Heart Association, 77.5% of men and 75.4% of women ages 60 to 79 have some form of cardiovascular disease. Among those age 80 and older, 90% have it. In addition, high rates of obesity and high blood pressure among those ages 35 to 64 are putting […]
    Learn more Temple – Cardiovascular Institute
  • When seconds count

    When seconds count

    March 20, 2025
    A heroic school nurse and dedicated medical team saved this tennis player.
    Learn more When seconds count

  • Greater Austin Region – Heart & Vascular Institute

    March 20, 2025
    An ever-growing need Changing demographics have increased the need for high quality heart and vascular care in the Greater Austin region as more families move to the area and a large portion of the population enters retirement age. How Texas compares: 20th in the nation for heart disease related deaths 22nd in the nation for […]
    Learn more Greater Austin Region – Heart & Vascular Institute
  • A group of women pose for a photo in two rows

    Boot scootin’ with the Visionaries

    June 1, 2024
    This special group of ladies embraced the vision for a children’s hospital in Central Texas and worked to make it a reality.
    Learn more Boot scootin’ with the Visionaries
  • A man in a black t-shirt holds a stuffed heart towards the camera, with a brick wall in the background

    At the heart of recovery

    June 1, 2024
    When this "Superman" needed saving, the cardiology team in Temple stepped up.
    Learn more At the heart of recovery
  • An artist's watercolor illustration of a human heart

    A chance to show your heart

    June 1, 2024
    Introducing the Heart & Vascular Institute in the Greater Austin region—your chance to support compassionate heart care close to home.
    Learn more A chance to show your heart
  • Jackie and Bill Meacham sit outside

    A blessing that lasts

    June 1, 2024
    Long-time supporters leave a legacy gift in honor of the care they received over the last 20 years.
    Learn more A blessing that lasts