DALLAS, Texas – Baylor Scott & White Health continues to immunize healthcare workers against COVID-19 at its locations throughout the state, ensuring the health system's ability to continue delivering safe care in the communities it serves.
To date, the organization has received 26,825 doses. The doses received are distributed within hours of securing the shipment, and none are held.
More than 49,000 employees and 7,300 active physicians serve Texans through Baylor Scott & White's 1,100+ access points. The organization is also immunizing healthcare workers at its partner facilities as well as contracted workers essential to supporting patient care throughout the health system.
"We are committed to expeditiously distributing the COVID-19 vaccine," said Alejandro Arroliga, MD, chief medical officer, Baylor Scott & White. "As the state's largest not-for-profit health system, our first responsibility to the community is to safeguard the caregivers Texans are dependent upon."
"We are also committed to transparency throughout this process so the communities we serve have the latest information, as we near the ability to begin vaccinating segments of the public most at risk," said Dr. Arroliga.
All Texans interested in receiving an email notification when Baylor Scott & White begins scheduling vaccinations for those in Phase 1B may enter their contact information via this webpage:
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Julie Smith
Julie.Smith@BSWHealth.org
(940) 765-7560
About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White is empowering customers to live well by reimagining traditional healthcare — creating more convenient, personalized and informed experiences. It serves more than three million customers through 53 hospitals, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple; the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute; 1,300+ access points; 59,000+ team members; and its leading digital platform — MyBSWHealth. The system's award-winning employer solutions include Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and Levanto — a company offering digitally enabled health products. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White's mission is to promote the health and well-being of all individuals, families and communities. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com
