Baptist Health System

Baptist Medical Center in downtown San Antonio is proud to celebrate its amazing employees! At its July Breakfast Club, the hospital honored several employees for going above and beyond in their jobs. These outstanding staff members were invited by their leaders to enjoy a very special sit-down breakfast, courtesy of the Employee Engagement Committee, with their directors and nominators. Three employees' names were drawn, and they received recognition at the event. Congratulations to the Breakfast Club winners: ⭐ Geneva Younger, 2D Med Surg ⭐ Damian Almendarez, Dietary ⭐ Eric Parrocha, Physical Therapy Additionally, the hospital’s Safety, Daisy, TULIP, Bluebonnet, and Employee of the Quarter honorees (for the second quarter) were honored. Congratulations to the following: ⭐ Jocelyn Villarreal of Surgery – Safety Award ⭐ Veronica Estrada of Environmental Services – Bluebonnet Award ⭐ Sandra Kempster of 5C Telemetry – TULIP Award ⭐ Alejandra Gaytan of 3C Jt Club – Daisy Award Amanda Salazar of Pathology Lab – Employee of the Quarter Last, but not least, Baptist Medical Center honored its 2024 Tenet Hero: 🏆 Michele Valdez, respiratory therapist team leader Michele is a nightshift servant leader who is always ready to lend her knowledge and experience to anyone in the hospital. Michele goes above and beyond for her patients and coworkers. She has a magnificent work ethic and will train fellow respiratory therapists, nurses, and patient care techs to understand the needs of the patients. Thank you and congratulations to all! Day in and day out, Baptist Medical Center staff go above and beyond to exceed safety standards and exhibit self-sacrifice and compassion to meet patient and customer needs. 🙏 We are “Better Together” at Baptist Health System! #BaptisthealthSA #CommunityBuiltonCare #bettertogether #BaptistMedicalCenterSA #DowntownSApride #BreakfastClub #BluebonnetAward #DaisyAward #TULIPAward #EmployeeoftheQuarter #PatientSafetyAward #2024TenetHeroAward #Recognizingstaff #OustandingEmployees #FollowMeToBaptist 10

Northeast Baptist Hospital is excited to announce the completion of the first non-thermal ablation using a new pulsed field ablation (PFA) method for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF). The new approach may minimize risks associated with traditional thermal ablation, potentially expanding access to AF ablation treatment to more patients. During a traditional ablation procedure, a catheter is guided to the interior of the heart and generates extreme temperatures – hot or cold – to destroy targeted areas in the heart associated with abnormal heart rhythms. The non-thermal ablation option however, relies on tissue selective, non-thermal electric fields to ablate heart tissue and avoid damage to surrounding structures, reducing surgery time by up to an hour. This reduction is crucial as it minimizes patient exposure to anesthesia, lowers the risk of complications and expedites recovery. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common type of irregular heartbeat and can decrease the heart’s pumping efficiency, leading to clot formation. People with AF have a higher risk of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications than those with normal heart rhythms. Symptoms of AF include fluttering heart beat, dizziness, fatigue and shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms, seek medical care. Learn more about our accredited cardiac services at /bit.ly/BHSCardio

Today was a special day at Westover Hills Baptist Hospital (Opening Soon!) as we celebrated the Baptist Foundation's tapestry donation with a dedication and reveal. These words displayed at our 7th hospital serve as a constant reminder of our purpose and the higher calling we all serve, which is to care for our community.

Congratulations, Robert Robinson! Resolute Baptist Hospital in New Braunfels is proud to honor Security Officer Robert Robinson this quarter with the hospital’s prestigious Bluebonnet Award for his extraordinary performance and service to his profession. Robert was filled with emotion and gratitude when presented with the honor. Robert regularly receives praise for his above-and-beyond efforts toward patients and staff. Robert’s nominees had this to say about him: “The words kind, respectful, courteous, and positive attitude are consistently used to describe Robert and his character. No matter what type of situation arises, Robert is always willing to help. His amazing attitude shines no matter where he is working -- on the floors, front entrance, or parking lot. Robert is worthy of this recognition.” Thank you, Robert, for all you do and for the positive impact you have on your team, patients and visitors! #BaptisthealthSA #ResoluteBaptistHospital #CommunityBuiltonCare #bettertogether #BluebonnetAward #OutstandingEmployees #Recognizingstaff #FollowMetoBaptist 

Resolute Baptist Hospital is proud to present Giselle Cano, PCA, who works on the Progressive Care Unit, with its prestigious TULIP Award for her outstanding contributions to her patients and her profession. Giselle’s nominators had this to say about her: “Giselle shows up to work every day with a smile on her face and provides compassionate care to all patients on the floor. She is always willing, without hesitation, to jump in and help wherever needed. Giselle treats every patient as if that patient was her own family member.” Giselle truly exemplifies the qualities the TULIP Award represents – Trustworthy, Understanding, Loyal, Innovative and Proud. Congratulations, Giselle, on all your achievements and thank you for all you do for our patients and community! #BaptisthealthSA #ResoluteBaptistHospitalNewBraunfels #CommunityBuiltonCare #bettertogether #TULIPAward #OutstandingEmployees #Recognizingstaff #FollowMetoBaptist

Meet the emergency team at Westover Hills Baptist Hospital! When our doors open later this summer, these faces will be the ones you see when you need emergency care in Far West San Antonio. Learn more about the emergency care you can expect from a Baptist hospital at bit.ly/BHSEmergency

Happy 4th of July! Baptist Health System took time to honor Independence Day 2024 and salute our hardworking staff, especially the many veterans who serve as nurses, physicians and in other important roles in our hospitals. Staff enjoyed special 4th of July meals and treats at our hospitals across S.A. and New Braunfels. Today, we thank our brave servicemen and women for the sacrifices they make for our country’s freedoms. And, we thank our dedicated staff who work 24/7 on holidays, like today, to keep our community safe and healthy so they can celebrate and enjoy time with their families. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday! #followmetobaptist #BaptisthealthSA #CommunityBuiltonCare #bettertogether #ResoluteBaptistHospitalNewBraunfels #Happy4thofJuly #HonoringourVeterans #Recognizingstaff #FollowMetoBaptist #IndependenceDay2024

We recently delivered some swag bags to the Converse Fire Department for their annual kids' summer. camp. The camp gives local children the opportunity to learn about the life-saving skills that our EMS teams perform in the community. Great job, Converse Fire! Baptist Health System is proud to support local EMS agencies across the greater San Antonio and New Braunfels area. Shoutout to our business development and strategy teams for striving to celebrate and honor first responders!

Don't miss out on winning 4ft plush Geri the giraffe and sun protective gear! Enter to win at https://lnkd.in/gwfQHxPt From the importance of adult supervision to knowing how to perform CPR in case of an emergency, learn essential tips from Baptist's Chief of Pediatrics and Medical Director of Pediatric ICU on keeping your children safe in the water and preventing heat-related illnesses this summer.

This past Saturday, we welcomed the community into Westover Hills Baptist Hospital for a special sneak peek of the new hospital. With hospital tours, games and activities and even a visit from our therapy dogs, we had a blast celebrating the incredible progress of this hospital with you all! 📸 See all the photos from this event on our Facebook page, @BaptistHealthSA! Special thanks to SAN ANTONIO FIRE DEPARTMENT, Bexar County Emergency Services District No. 2, and Air Evac Lifeteam for lending a few of their vehicles for the community to enjoy and explore. 🚒🚑🚁 Westover Hills Baptist Hospital will officially open its doors later this summer, providing much-needed health care services to the far west side. We can't wait to serve you! Learn more about Westover Hills Baptist Hospital at https://lnkd.in/dgQhnJ5s