FROM THE PRESIDENT
“Try to forget yourself in the service of others. For when we think too
much of ourselves and our own interests, we easily become dependent.
But when we work for others, our efforts return to bless us.”
– Sidney Powell
Teamwork
There are two symbols of hope that continue to differentiate Baylor Scott & White Health: its mission
and its people.
Dallas-based Baylor Health Care System and Temple-based Scott & White Healthcare completed their merger,
effective October 1, 2013, forming the largest not-for-profit health system in Texas. The new Baylor Scott & White
Health has more than $8 billion in combined assets and nearly $6 billion in annual revenue. It includes 43 hospitals in
North and Central Texas, more than 500 patient care sites, more than 6,000 affiliated physicians and 34,000 employees.
During one of the most significant times of transformation in the history of health care,
Baylor Scott & White Health has committed itself to leading this makeover.
Our mission, vision and values reflect our response to change and will guide our decisions.
It is our people who bring our mission to life, day in and day out.
One of my Foundation teammates reflected on her experience: “Serving patients alongside a team
of amazing people is what really brings it all together. It’s the most impressive group of people I’ve ever
been around; they’re striving to be better caregivers, better communicators.”
Society teaches us that we will be judged by how great we look. While this may hold some truth,
the reality is that we will be remembered for how great we made others feel. Our brilliance
is most apparent when we help others shine and heal.
Have you looked up in the sky and seen a flock of geese flying in their characteristic V-formation?
Have you ever wondered why they fly that way?
The reason is because in flying this way, members of the flock create an upward air current for one
another. Each goose creates uplift for the bird behind it. Together, the geese fly about 71 percent faster
than flying alone. If one goose starts to slide out of position, it immediately experiences the drag of being
separated from its community and gets back into position. When the lead goose tires, it slides back and
another bird immediately fills that position. Amazingly, God created these creatures to work together
as a team and by doing so they are able to reach their destination in the most effective way.
This message is not for the birds. We can learn a lot from geese. I believe once people understand
what is expected of them and believe they are valued as legitimate team members, they will drive
themselves to unbelievable excellence.
Like the geese instinctively know, we all need to learn to work together in order to maximize our
achieve