Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas, has selected veteran leader Steven R. Newton, FACHE, to be president of Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas beginning July 9. He also will oversee the system's Central Region, which includes Baylor University Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Waxahachie and Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas.
Newton joined Baylor Scott & White in 2004 and most recently served as president of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Grapevine and the system's West Region. Prior to that, he was president of Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center – Fort Worth.
"Steve is a strong leader and we are fortunate to have him at the helm of Baylor University Medical Center during this time of healthcare industry transformation," said John McWhorter, chief operating officer, Baylor Scott & White Health. "His dedication to the patients we treat and the people with whom he works reflects our larger commitment to the communities we serve."
Newton's healthcare career spans nearly 30 years and includes significant accomplishments. He led Baylor Scott & White – Grapevine as it achieved U.S. News and World Report regional and statewide recognition from 2014 through 2017. He also developed and implemented a program that resulted in the facility's Level II trauma designation.
"I am honored by this opportunity," said Newton. "Baylor University Medical Center is a premier healthcare institution with a long history of firsts and a commitment to advancing medicine. I look forward to building on that legacy."
While a search is conducted to fill Newton's role at Baylor Scott & White – Grapevine, Eric Wallis, chief operating officer and chief nursing officer, will serve as interim president. Prior to joining Baylor Scott & White in 2004, Newton served in leadership roles at Health Midwest, Research Medical Center and HCA.
Newton is on the board of directors for United Way of Tarrant County and the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation. He is also a member of the Dean's Advisory Council for the University of North Texas Health Science Center School of Public Health.
Newton holds a master's degree in public health from Yale University in New Haven, Conn. and a bachelor's degree in English from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass.
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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