Central Texas Visionaries Help Bring New Life-Saving Medical Equipment to Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center

TEMPLE, Texas – A new advanced medical imaging device is now being used at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center following an annual fundraising event that raised more than $200,000.

The device, a mobile C-arm, produces real time high-resolution images that can assist physicians performing minimally invasive procedures and pediatric surgeries.

“We are thrilled to be able to augment this gift from the Visionaries to purchase additional technology to benefit the children of Central Texas,” said Mark Rahm, MD, Glen E and Rita K Roney Endowed Chair, department of orthopaedic surgery, Baylor Scott & White Roney Bone and Joint Institute. “This enhanced C-arm will be used daily in many surgical procedures that can significantly impact a child’s normal growth and function.”

The mobile C-arm has a smaller footprint, emits less radiation, and is more cost effective than traditional machines. It can be used by orthopedic, trauma and vascular specialists. Enhanced mobility and imaging allow physicians to reduce trauma to the body for a variety of procedures that can help improve outcomes. In 2019, Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Medical Center conducted more than 800 C-arm procedures, and the need for highly specialized pediatric care is increasing.

“I am grateful for the donors from our community. They are helping us save lives by funding these generous donations,” said Dominic Lucia, MD, chief medical officer, Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s. “With our community’s help we will continue to build on our commitment to provide quality care by expanding services and investing in more equipment to meet the growing needs of our patients.”

As the community grows, the medical needs for the pediatric population change and the hospital evaluates how best to meet those needs. Through ongoing philanthropic support, including the Visionaries of the Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation, funds have been raised to purchase much-needed equipment, allowing the addition of new pediatric services that enhance the patient experience. Last year, the Visionaries’ annual Boots and Bandanas event played an integral role in the purchase of the hospital’s C-arm.

The C-arm officially debuted on Jan. 23 at the medical center and went into service on Jan. 27. In addition to purchasing the new medical device, the Visionaries presented a check to support other hospital needs.

For more information about the Baylor Scott & White Central Texas Foundation at Baylor Scott & White McLane Children's, visit https://childrens.bswhealth.com/

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As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com