“Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Buda,” is the System’s first medical center in Hays County. It is expected to give Hays County residents a healthcare alternative without difficult travel into Austin with its increased traffic congestion. Photo courtesy of Baylor Scott & White
Baylor Scott & White Health opens hospital in Buda
Baylor Scott & White Health, the largest not-for- profit healthcare system in Texas, today opened its newest full-service hospital in nearby Buda, on Sept. 28.
“Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Buda,” is the System’s first medical center in Hays County and is located at 5330 Overpass Road. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The hospital joins primary care and specialty care clinics, which opened a month earlier on the medical center campus.
The event press release said, “This comprehensive model of co-locating the hospital and clinics on one campus means patients can receive greater care coordination, as hospital and clinic caregivers can work together seamlessly through a single electronic medical record to prevent unnecessary medical tests, reduce wait times and improve the patient experience.”
Jay Fox, President of Baylor Scott & White Health – Austin/Round Rock Region, said, “We are excited to open our first hospital in Hays County today, increasing the community’s access to our comprehensive model of quality care. Today’s opening is the culmination of years of collaborative work with the Buda community, and we believe our medical center reflects the community’s health needs while celebrating the history and culture of Hays County.”
The full-service hospital provides 24/7 emergency care and comprehensive inpatient care, including diagnostic services, intensive care, surgical services, and related services. The clinics offer primary care and specialty care services such as pediatrics, cardiology, chiropractic care, endocrinology, gastroenterology, orthopedics, podiatry, general surgery, and pulmonology.
With an ability to add future services, the hospital and the clinic is expected meet the needs of Hays County as the area’s population grows; and will give Hays County residents a healthcare alternative without difficult travel into Austin with its increased traffic congestion.
“Our focus is on keeping people healthy through wellness and preventative care,” Robin Watson, MD, chief medical officer, Baylor Scott & White Health - Austin/Round Rock Region, said. “Bringing a multitude of services in one location gives patients more access to convenient and coordinated care.”
For more information on Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Buda, visit www.bswhealth.org/Buda.
About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White Health promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing, Baylor Scott & White is proud to honor its century-long legacy through its commitment to improving accessibility, affordability and the customer experience for all. For more information, visit BSWHealth.com.