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Feature:

ecause of yousurgery ismade simple

with daVinci

Meet Our Physicians

Tango at the Villa

New Trustees

Seton Circle


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President and CEOSeton Foundations

Senior Philanthropic AdvisorSeton Family of Hospitals

dr. tomas antoniniUrogynecologistLone Star Urogynecology and Continence Center

Meet Our

PHYSICIANS

setonwilliamson dn.org

Three years ago, Dr. Tomas Antonini moved to Cedar Parkwith his wi e, Dr. Saima Jehangir, and opened the Lone StarUrogynecology & Continence Center, located next to SetonMedical Center Williamson.

My wi e, Dr. Jehangir, grew up in this area, so its been agreat homecoming, says Dr. Antonini. Williamson Countyis one o the astest growing counties in the nation, andpeople continue to move here because its where they wantto live, work and raise their amilies. We are happy to be parto this vibrant community.

Dr. Antonini completed his Ob/Gyn residency at TheUniversity o Texas Health Science Center in San Antonioand his urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery

ellowship at Baylor College o Medicine in Houston. Hebrings dedication and enthusiasm to womens health care inWilliamson County. He strives to o er todays most advancedcapabilities and services to you and your neighbors using the

daVinci Surgical System.

The frst time I sat behind the controls o the daVinciSurgical System, I couldnt believe the amazing technology,he says. In my experience, robotics allow or greater surgicalprecision and better outcomes or my patients. Dependingon the procedure, instead o three-night hospital stays andsix-week recoveries, women go home a ter one night andare back to work a ter just one week. daVinci is signifcantlyimproving the quality o my patients lives.

SetoN welComeS

Ken Gladish

We are delighted to welcome Kenneth L. Gladish, Ph.D. as President and CEOo the Seton Foundations/Senior Philanthropic Advisor to the Seton Family oHospitals, e ective November 1. Ken is a nationally recognized leader in charitableand philanthropic endeavors. Since 2008, Ken has been president and CEO o theAustin Community Foundation (ACF).

Prior to joining ACF, Ken served as president o the YMCA o the USA andin academic leadership roles in Michigan and Indiana, including serving as aDistinguished Pro essor o Nonproft Studies and Director o the GrantmakingSchool at the Johnson Center or Philanthropy and Nonproft Leadership inGrand Rapids, Michigan. Ken has led organizations that have raised more than$500 million in charitable support and has been intimately engaged in creatingcampaigns, seeding new initiatives and serving as a key resource in endowment,capital and annual support campaigns.

In his new role, Ken will lead the Seton Foundations, which, in addition to theSeton Williamson Foundation, include the Seton Fund, Childrens Medical CenterFoundation o Central Texas and Seton Hays Foundation. In partnership withgenerous donors, our oundations collectively raised nearly $19 million last year to

support Setons healthcare ministry in Central Texas.

Kens expertise, vision and commitment will be instrumental as we broaden ourundraising e orts to address our communitys healthcare needs, especially or the

poor and vulnerable among us, states Charles J. Barnett, President and CEO o theSeton Family o Hospitals.

Philanthropic support is critical to our continued success as we expand our services,medical education and innovative research at Seton Medical Center Williamson.Thanks to our riends and supporters, philanthropy helps und charity care orthe uninsured and under-insured; new buildings, equipment and technology;programs and services; and endowments or long-term growth and sustainability.

The uture o our region o Texas depends on the health and well being oeveryone living in the communities we call home, said Gladish. There is no moreimportant contributor to our quality o li e than the Seton Family o Hospitals.Seton work is worthy o the strongest possible contributed support rom our

ellow citizens. It will be an incredible privilege to be a partner in assuring thevitality o this essential mission and the historic ministry o Seton.

Ken holds an undergraduate degree rom Hanover College; masters and doctoraldegrees rom the University o Virginia; and several honorary doctoral degrees. Kenis married to Kendal H. Gladish, a writer, editor and also a nonproft pro essional.They are the parents o Ellen Gladish, a young pro essional in Chicago, and Donald

Gladish, a 2010 college graduate.


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daVinci

Several years ago, doctors tried to wakeVerna Ledoux a ter a surgical procedure,but it was di icult. The experiencele t her shaken and ear ul o generalanesthesia. Later when she was diagnosedwith a prolapsed uter us and bladder, shechose to put o surgery or more thana year. Waiting meant Verna enduredgreat discom ort and made her toss andturn through many sleepless nights.

Verna inally turned to Dr. Tomas Antoniniat the Lone Star Urogynecology &Continence Center in Round Rock or help.His solution: the daVinci Surgical System.With daVinci, Dr. Antonini would per ormVernas pelvic reconstructive surgery and hysterectomythrough tiny incisions without cutting through layers o

muscle as in conventional sur gery. Smallerincisions meant less pain and scarring,and a quicker recovery time.

To Vernas amazement, her surgicalexperience was quick and painless. Shewas released a ter one night at SetonMedical Center Williamson. I was senthome with a prescription that I never

illed, she says. I never experienced anypain. I was not bedridden at any point.

Verna was soon back to a busy li e, doingthe things she enjoys mostgardening,cooking, walking, and dance workouts.Im so thank ul that my surgical

experience was quick and easy, she says. My discom ortis gone and I can sleep again.

When I frst metwith Dr. Antonini, Iwas nervous aboutanesthesia, says

Verna. But on themorning o my surgery,

he, the nurses andanesthesiologists camein to visit with me andput my mind at ease.

ust two weeks a ter surgery at Seton Medical Center Williamson, Verna Ledoux elt like hersel againand prepared a Louisiana-style dinner or 18 amily members and riends in her north Austin home.J

surgery made simple with


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In its inaugural year, members o the SetonCircle donated a total o $11,500 or the daVinciRobotic System and Surgical Suites at SetonMedical Center Williamson. They celebratedtheir undraising success at a shrimp boil held atSMCW.

The 46 members pool their annual gi ts o $250per person and vote to support a specifc program

at the medical center.

You can have un while helping others! For morein ormation about joining the Seton Circle, visitsetonwilliamson dn.org or call the oundationo fce at (512) 324-4090.

MembersDonate $11,500

W e N e e d Y o u !

New Seton Circle members Carla and Wayne Lott. 2 Kathy andAlan McGraw, mayor o Round Rock. 3 Bob and Sally Ruggiero. 4 Jim

chwertner, chairman o the Seton Williamson Foundation Board orustees, and Nancy Crouse, center, co-chair o the Seton Circle and Boardrustee, present a check to Michelle Robertson, VP and COO o SMCW.

Pictured above: David Singleton, Seton Circle ounding member,Seton Williamson Foundation Trustee, and che or the event.

JOIN Seton Circle. Enjoy un events and meet others who care about good health.

VOLUNTEERyour time to help patients and sta at Seton Medical Center Williamson.

GIVE online at setonwilliamson dn.org or in the attached envelope.

PLAN or the uture o health care in Williamson County and help othersthrough a gi t in your will or estate planning.

During Seton CirclesInaugural Year

Nancy Crouse and Craig McCurdy, Co-ChairMary and Troy RodriguezLori and David SingletonJean and Harold SteadmanKendrick and Robert BerrymanJoyce and Mark FritzSylvia MayerElla and Milton JezBethany and Frank Le fngwell

Special thanks toSeton Circle founders

We invite you to get involved at Seton Medical Center Williamson. For more in ormation about howyou can support our work, call (512) 324-4090 or visit setonwilliamson dn.org.


Join Us!


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Couple Creates

Lasting Gift

Please welcome ive new members to the SetonWilliamson Foundation Board o Trustees: KeithHickman, Je Rusk, Bonnie Sells, Bryan Farney andDan Gattis, Jr.

Keith Hickman is CEO and principalarchitect at KAHickman Architectsand Interior Designers. Keith and hiswi e, Becky, live in Round Rock.

Bonnie Sells is president and ownero Alpha Painting and Decorating inHutto. Bonnie lives in Thrall.

Je Rusk is chie litigator or The RuskLaw Firm, PC. Je and his wi e, Suzy,live in Georgetown.

Bryan Farney is a partner at Dechert,LLP. Bryan and his wi e, Marsha, livein Georgetown.

State Representative Dan Gattis, Jr.,serves the people o House District20 and is with The Gattis Law Firm,PC. Dan and his wi e, Shana, live inGeorgetown.

Nancy Crouse and Craig McCurdy have established a large community estate gi t that includes Seton Medical Center Williamson. Their gi twill continue to support quality health care in their names o r many years to come. As retired army o fcers, they have lived around the worldand moved to Williamson County in 2003. We could have chosen anywhere to live, but we love the beauty o Georgetown, says Nancy.

A ter losing their son to cancer in 1995, they keep his memory alive through charity work. His illness lasted fve years, says Nancy. Duringthat time, many wonder ul people helped us. Our estate gi t will continue giving back to others. Were confdent that Seton Medical CenterWilliamson will ulfll that dream in ways we cant even imagine.

Learn more about making a bequest at www.setonwilliamson dn.org.

New Trustees Help GuideThe Seton Williamson Foundation

Donna Budak, CFRE, has joined the Seton Williamson Foundation as executive director. Donnas been with the SetonFamily o Hospitals or six years. Most recently, she was director o campaigns and major gi ts or the Seton Fund.

Prior to that, Donna was with the Childrens Medical Center Foundation o Central Texas as director o planned giving and major gi ts orthe success ul capital campaign to build and equip Dell Childrens Medical Center. Prior to joining the Seton Foundations, Donna was directoro annual giving and then director o development or Ballet Austin.

Welcome Donna Budak Executive Director of the Seton Williamson Foundation

To Support Seton Medical Center Williamson


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DiamondMary and Troy Rodriguez

Rubyatti and Jim Schwertner

EmeraldMason Health, LLCTRISUN Healthcare

apphire Capitol Anesthesiology AssociationGantt / Schmitt / Steger / Stephens

earlAustin Radiological AssociationAustin Regional Clinic

eth and Charles AveryDebbie and Van Chandler

imarron Hills Country Clubrown Equity, LLLP

Melissa and Mark DietzEmergency Service Partners, LPMarsha and Bryan FarneyJimmy Jacobs Custom Homes /

Laura and James RobinsonLighthouse Hospice / Girling Home HealthPea Swayze & Co., LLPPlains Capital BankRamming Paving Co LtdReitPath PathologyBelinda and Charles SchwertnerSierra Microwave Technology, LLCConnie and Les SladekSnead / Burke / ColeCapital Surgeons Group &

Southwest Bariatric SurgeonsDavis / Stewart / WarringtonTexas A&M Health Science Center

OpalAustin Veterinary Dermatology & Allergy /

Jessica and Robert PelacheChampion Site Prep /

Lott Brothers Construction

Lucretia and Curtis CrenwelgeEmbree GroupExtraco BanksFirst Texas Bank GeorgetownTammy and David Hays /

Lori and David SingletonIndependent Bank - GeorgetownCarole and John JebensBetty LordNyle Maxwell Pontiac GMCNancy Crouse and Craig McCurdyAmanda and Lee McIntoshSharon and Brent NewKyra and Steve QuenanPriscilla and John Yearwood

UnderwritersHNTB Gala Gi t BoxesLe ingwell and Associates, PC ValetJill and Paul Marshall WineMercedes Benz o Georgetown ValetPhysicians Health Choice Sponsor ReceptioSuzy and Je Rusk Tango Dancers

1 Le t to right: Dr. Chad Dieterichs, SMCW chie o sta , and Dr.Sonja Dieterichs; Laura and Dr. Brian Aldred, SMCW vice chie osta .

2 Enjoying the evening are, rom le t, Kyra Quenan, RobertBerryman, Sen. Steve Ogden, Hon. Pat Berryman, Patti and Jim

Schwertner, Hon. Dan Gattis, Jr. and Shana Gattis. Seton WilliamsonFoundation Board Chairman Jim Schwertner and his wi e, Patti,were Ruby Sponsors.

3 Standing, le t to right: Rich and Amanda McNeelege, KennethAllshouse, Diamond Sponsors Mary and Troy Rodriguez, and SteveTurpin. Seated, le t to right: Rachel Slade, Randy and Sandra Eads,and Rhonda Turpin.

4 Le t to right: Amy Gantt, SWDB president, Kristi Stephens, gala

co-chair, Linda Schmitt, gala co-chair, and Mary Steg er, logistics co-chair.


Tango at the Villa Raises $380,000for daVinci Surgical SystemThird Annual Seton Williamson Womens Development Board GalaSupporters o Seton Medical Center Williamson celebrated good health or all at theTango at the Villa Gala, held at the Cimarron Hills Country Club in Georgetown. Hostedby Seton Williamson Womens Development Board, this third annual exclusive black-tieevent raised $380,000 or the daVinci Surgical Robotic Equipment and Surgical Suites atSMCW. The Seton Williamson Foundation extends special thanks to Gala Co-chairs LindaSchmitt and Kristi Stephens or their tireless dedication to raising unds or good healthin our community.

Special Thanks to Our Gala Sponsors


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CommUNItY Support

Priscilla and John Yearwood, left, and theirfriends, Pat and Robert Berryman, right, are

pictured at a plaque dedication honoringtheir combined gift to Seton Williamson

Foundation in memory of the Berrymansgrandson, Leighton James Newman.

Seton Williamson Foundation Trustee DonMartin and his wife, Ronna, made a gift toSeton Williamson Foundation in honor of

their children, Aaron, Clara and Cameron.Pictured at a plaque dedication are, from

left, Stephanie Gould, Aaron Martin,Cameron Martin, Ronna and Don Martin,

and Clara Martin.

Steve and Carol Hickerson gather incelebration of their gift to Seton Williamson

Foundation honoring their children,Colby and Holly. Pictured at their plaque

dedication are, from left, Carol Hickerson;Colby Hickerson; Susan Crane, vice

president of neonatal services for the SetonFamily of Hospitals; Catherine Carby,

neonatal clinical manager; Holly Hickerson;Dr. Todd Scharnberg, medical director of

the Pediatrix neonatal practice in the SetonFamily of Hospitals; and Steve Hickerson.

Chuck and Tracee Colvin, owners of ColvinElectric Company, were honored at a plaquededication for their gift to Seton Williamson

Foundation. Pictured, from left, are Chuckand Tracee and their son, Travis.


Caring or its neighbors is an important part o the mission o Mason Health. The Dallas-based company recently broke ground on a 123-bed,state-o -the-art skilled nursing acility in Georgetown and has already o ered support to Seton through a major gi t to the Seton WomensDevelopment Board Gala to help purchase the daVinci Surgical System.

One o the primary concerns or Mason Health is to become a good member o the community, says Derek Prince, chie operating o fcero Mason Health. Our gi t to help purchase the daVinci will lessen the impact o surgery on patients and help them get back to their busylives.

Located on Williams Drive, Mason Healths new Estrella Oaks Rehabilitation and Care Cen ter will o er inpatient services and rehabilitationor geriatric patients and is committed to help them regain daily li e skills and allow them to return home quickly. The company is pleased

that its missionlike Setons missionensures a healthier uture and enables high quality care or all.

Seton Williamson Foundation is gratefulfor the support of a caring community.

Seton Medical Center Williamson Bene its rom Generous Gi ts

CommUNItY Spotlight: Mason Health


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