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Steward Health Care Appoints Sr. Vimala Vadakumpadan to Board of Directors

July 12, 2021

DALLAS, TX -- Steward Health Care today announced the appointment of Sr. Vimala Vadakumpadan to its Board of Directors. A member of the Dominican Sisters of the Presentation, she has served as Chairperson of the Board of Steward’s Saint Anne’s Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts since 2005. A native of Kerala, India, Sr. Vimala received a Bachelor of Arts in Management from Bhopal School of Sci...

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Steward Health Care Adds Joe Deschryver As South Regional President

June 21, 2021

DeSchryver – a 20-year industry veteran – to oversee Steward Health Care operations across Texas, Florida, Louisiana, and Arkansas DALLAS (June 21, 2021) – Steward Health Care, the nation’s largest physician-owned and -led healthcare network, has added Joe DeSchryver as Regional President, Steward Health Care, South Region. DeSchryver brings 20 years of experience operating acute care hospitals an...

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Steward Health Care To Acquire Five Hospitals In The Miami-Dade/Southern Broward Area From Tenet Healthcare

June 16, 2021

Acquisition of Tenet hospitals and hospital-affiliated operations will bring greater access to high-quality care in South Florida   DALLAS, TX (June 16, 2021) – Today, Steward Health Care System, LLC (Steward) and Tenet Healthcare Corporation (NYSE: THC) announced that they have signed a definitive agreement regarding the acquisition by Steward of Tenet’s five hospitals an...

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Steward Health Care Vaccinates 100,000 Americans – And Counting – Against Covid-19

May 20, 2021

Physician-owned network’s 40,000 health care professionals unite to fight pandemic Dallas (May 20, 2021) – Steward Health Care, the nation’s largest physician-owned and -led health care network, has fully vaccinated 100,000 Americans in the fight against COVID-19 – and continues to vaccinate patients at an average rate of 845 people per day across the country. Steward Health Care employs more than...

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Southwest General Hospital To Become Texas Vista Medical Center

March 29, 2021

Hospital launches new Healthy Horizons community program as part of its new leadership commitment to reduce healthcare disparities for San Antonio’s southside families. SAN ANTONIO – After 40 years of service, Southwest General Hospital is recommitting itself to the health of generations to come with a new vision, a new name, and a new program that seeks to take a leadership role in reducing healt...

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Steward Health Care Set to Build New Hospital in St. George, Utah

March 24, 2021

Nation’s Largest Private & Physician-Led Health Care Network to Build New Facility, With Plans to Open Doors in October 2023 Hospital Will Serve Southern Utah, Offering New Care Options to One of the Fastest-Growing Patient Populations in the Southwest U.S. UTAH – Steward Health Care, the nation’s largest private, physician-owned health care network, today announced it has finalized a deal to ...

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Steward Health Care Encourages Communities to Help Protect Against Seasonal Influenza by Getting a Flu Shot

October 1, 2020

During the continued COVID-19 pandemic, protecting yourself and your loved ones from the seasonal flu will be more important than ever. With the health and safety of our communities as our top priority, Steward Health Care is encouraging all residents who are eligible to receive a flu vaccination this fall. “Given the uncertainty of COVID-19 this fall, we want to encourage our communities to take ...

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How The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Evacuated COVID-19 Patients for Hurricane Laura

September 10, 2020

Dr. Gary Mennie, Chief Medical Officer at Steward’s Medical Center of Southeast Texas, was profiled by U.S. News and World Report as one of their Hospital Heroes for his work during Hurricane Laura to evacuate COVID-19 patients ahead of the storm. Patients were transferred to a sister hospital in Houston, St. Joseph Medical Center. LEARN MORE...

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Steward Medical Group Launches Telehealth to Expand Access to Care for Patients Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

April 2, 2020

Virtual Visits Designed to Mitigate the Spread of the Disease, Ease Concerns of Going to the Doctor’s Office

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Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 26, 2020

Steward Medical Group is offering telehealth video visits in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). Patents can continue to receive the medical care they need without going to the doctor’s office. All you need is a smartphone, desktop, or laptop equipped with a web camera. Call your doctor’s office today if you need an appointment.  Telehealth appointments are available for primary care and ...

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How Hospitals Are Preparing For A Rush of Coronavirus Patients

March 18, 2020

Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Dr. Joseph Weinstein, chief medical officer of Steward Health Care (@Steward), which has 35 hospitals in nine states, about moving towards dedicating one hospital in Boston as coronavirus-only treatment. This segment aired on March 18, 2020....

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The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Receives "Texas Ten Step" Designation For Providing Excellent Maternity Care

February 6, 2020

 The Medical Center of Southeast Texas has taken a giant step toward improving the health of newborns and infants in Southeast Texas. The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Port Arthur Hospital has earned the Texas Ten Step Program facility designation from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. In honor of this accomplishment, the hospital will be hosting a celebration on Tuesday, Fe...

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2nd Annual Women's Health & Wellness Expo Hosted by The Medical Center of Southeast Texas

October 15, 2019

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas to Host 2nd Annual Women’s Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday, October 26 PORT ARTHUR, TX (October 15, 2019) – Calling all busy women: Treat yourself to free health screenings, shopping, beauty & spa treatments on Saturday, October 26th WHY:              Overextended. Overstressed. Overwo...

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The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Announces Expansion of Executive Leadership Team with Appointment of Chief Medical Officer

October 3, 2019

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, a Steward Family Hospital, is pleased to announce Gary Mennie, M.D. has accepted the position of Chief Medical Officer (CMO) serving The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Health Care System for both Port Arthur and Beaumont Campuses. In this capacity, he will assist the health care system’s continuing efforts to further strengthen clinical quality, patient ex...

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TMCSET Volunteer Association Gives Back

October 2, 2019

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Volunteer Association is a popular group of individuals seen daily throughout the hospitals wearing blue vests and warm smiles.  They are the greeters, escorts, gift shop workers, parking lot hosts and helpers of a plethora of odds and ends that come up around the hospitals. But, some might be surprised to learn that it is much more than a helping hand th...

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Steward Health Care and The Medical Center of Southeast Texas to host CommUNITY Relief Stations

September 30, 2019

Steward Health Care and The Medical Center of Southeast Texas to hold CommUNITY Relief Effort Healthy snack stations designed to refresh and refuel storm survivors (BEAUMONT, TX) – After hosting a donation drive and lunch for 1000 individuals in need on Saturday, 9/21, The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is ready to continue helping our community in need. Steward Health Care, Steward Medical Gro...

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The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Beaumont Campus Hosts CommUNITY Event to Support Storm Survivors

September 30, 2019

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Beaumont Campus to Host “CommUNITY” Event to Support Storm Victims As recovery efforts continue for the Southeast Texas community following the devastating impact of Tropical Storm Imelda, The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Beaumont Campus will be hosting a “CommUNITY” event to serve a free lunch and collect certain donations for storm victims. This ev...

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Introducing a New Support Group for Mothers: M.O.M.S. (Moms Supporting Other Moms)

August 7, 2019

This week The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, a Steward Family Hospital, launches an innovative community program for women: Moms Offering Moms Support Group (M.O.M.S.). The group meets every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. at the hospital.   Event Details Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd Port Arthur, TX 2nd Floor, Room 206   Each M.O.M.S. meeting will unite women throughout ...

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Opening Doors: The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is Expanding to Better Serve You

July 22, 2019

Summary: The Medical Center of Southeast Texas has two conveniently located hospitals and the largest physician group in Southeast Texas. We’re here for ALL your health care needs. Port Arthur, TX (July 15, 2019) – As the local healthcare market shifts, The Medical Center of Southeast Texas has a markedly singular mission: to grow and expand its capacity for meeting the comprehensive health care n...

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The Medical Center of Southeast Texas Announces New President, P. Craig Desmond

July 15, 2019

The Medical Center of Southeast Texas, a Steward Family Hospital, has named Craig Desmond as hospital President. Desmond previously served as President of the Medical Center of Southeast Texas in the early 2000s and oversaw its design and construction, which first opened in 2005. Desmond was instrumental in the integration of hospital and staff operations from two distinct entities resulting in th...