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Perspectives

Southwestern Medical Foundation's is dedicated to engaging the public in important conversations about progress in medicine. Perspectives is a medical blog featuring inspiring stories of research, philanthropy, medicine, and more.

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Children’s Health and UT Southwestern announce plans for transformative new pediatric campus in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District

Children’s Health and UT Southwestern announce plans for transformative new pediatric campus in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District

Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center unveiled plans for a new $5 billion pediatric health campus in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District. Spanning more than 33 acres, the new pediatric campus offers a patient-centric design that can meet the rapidly increasing need for more pediatric services ranging from the most common to the most complex.
Perspectives

Perspectives 2023: A World of Difference – Celebrating Unparalleled Impact

Our 2023 edition of Perspectives features a look at the unparalleled impact of The Sprague Award recipients for 2022. Additionally, we celebrate 50 years of collaboration with two Nobel Laureates, Michael S. Brown, M.D., and Joseph L. Goldstein, M.D. Together, they toast the incredible feats achieved so far, celebrate the medical breakthroughs around the corner, and honor the community leadership - both past and present - that has made it all possible.
Bass Family posing for a photo at the Southwestern Medical Foundation Offices.
Awards, Events and Scholarships

Rita Crocker Clements Foundation and Bass Family Receive The Sprague Award for 2023

For more than three decades, Southwestern Medical Foundation has honored the outstanding leadership of those who inspire hope for a better future through its highest community distinction – The Sprague Award.

Launching Innovation

2023 DocStars

2023 DocStars: Meet the scientists awarded The Cary Council’s early-stage research grants for their promising work at UTSW.

Explore Areas of Focus

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From the Human Genome Project to CRISPR Cas-9, let's look at how we got here and what the future may hold
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Take a look at the leading edge of treatment and cures for brain disease
circle with a cross in the middle Advancing Public Health
Let's explore the impact of a community investing in its collective well-being
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Cancer is among the leading causes of death worldwide, but tremendous hope lives in progress being made today
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Disease prevention begins with healthy choices based in quality science

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Advancing Public Health

Young students role-playing a scenario in an effort to create better treatments of mental health in youth.

Taking Action To Support Better Treatment of Mental Health In Youth

The Kozmetsky Family Foundation ensures better treatment of mental health in youth through a gift to the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute.
Nurse treating patient showing covid-19 emergency fund impact.

Inspiring a Higher Standard in Public Health: COVID-19 Emergency Fund Impact

The COVID-19 Emergency Fund provided essential resources to our health care workers through the direct action of our community.

2022 Schweitzer Fellows: Easing the Burden of Homelessness

The intersection between health care and service to community has always been a defining aspect of Pooja Kumar's life. Today, as an Albert Schweitzer Fellow, Pooja is working with the Patient Navigator Program (PNP) at UT Southwestern to provide homeless individuals with resources and support.

2022 Schweitzer Fellows: Removing Barriers to Health Education

As an Albert Schweitzer Fellow, Ruchika Mahapatra aims to remove barriers to health education. She is designing a curriculum at UT Southwestern's Paul Quinn College that provides health education workshops and individualized coaching on health care navigation, enhancing services provided by the school's clinic.

Innovators Build New Vision For The Future Of Public Health

Community leaders, builders and innovators support new Peter O’Donnell Jr. School of Public Health at UT Southwestern.

Donor Stories

For Tomorrow’s Physicians: A Gift from Dr. Patricia Evans

With a gift from her estate, a UT Southwestern faculty member looks to pay it forward.

A Lifetime Of Giving: Dallas Family Donates To Life-Saving Patient Care

Phyllis and Ron Steinhart share a true joy of giving, priding themselves on supporting philanthropic causes fueled by their passions and evident in their donations to Dallas-based charity, Southwestern Medical Foundation.

Scholarship Endowments Continue Life of Impact

With a gift from her will, Dorothy Cullum continues to support generations of UT Southwestern students.

Recent Articles

Southwestern Medical Foundation Announces New CEO, Michael McMahan

Southwestern Medical Foundation announced today that Michael McMahan will become its next chief executive officer, effective March 20, 2023.

Welcoming Dr. Jonathan Efron to the North Texas Community

A community welcome for new UT Southwestern Executive Vice President, Jonathan Efron, M.D.

History-Making Texan Award Presented to Kern Wildenthal, M.D., Ph.D.

History-Making Texan Award presented to past UT Southwestern President Kern Wildenthal, M.D., Ph.D. at annual gala in February 2024.

A Bold Vision for the Future of Pediatric Care in North Texas Shared with The Cary Council

The Cary Council hosts their Annual Kickoff event to inspire a new year of impact in early-stage research.

Children’s Health and UT Southwestern announce plans for transformative new pediatric campus in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District

Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center unveiled plans for a new $5 billion pediatric health campus in Dallas’ Southwestern Medical District. Spanning more than 33 acres, the new pediatric campus offers a patient-centric design that can meet the rapidly increasing need for more pediatric services ranging from the most common to the most complex.

Southwestern Medical Foundation Begins Chief Financial Officer Transition

New chief financial officer named to oversee accounting and investment of Southwestern Medical Foundation’s $1 billion endowment.

Southwestern Medical Foundation Celebrates 85 Years of Impact

Southwestern Medical Foundation celebrates 85 years of impact. Founded in 1939 to create a world-class medical center that would become UT Southwestern.
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December 20, 2023

Celebrating Our Community’s Impact in 2023

Community

A special holiday message from Michael McMahan, President & CEO of Southwestern Medical Foundation.

November 17, 2023

Support the Health Needs of North Texas

Community

Lasting Impact Lasting impact is created when leaders connect with a bold vision and are inspired to work together to build a better future. Early trailblazers of our region believed North Texas could one day become a place where people would flock to live, work, build, and innovate. They knew thriving communities are healthy communities […]

November 10, 2023

An Evening with DocStars 2023: Celebrating the Next Generation of Medical Trailblazers

Launching Innovation

The Cary Council hosts An Evening with DocStars 2023, a celebration of innovation in early-stage research.

November 6, 2023

Our Community’s Promise: An Excerpt from Southwestern Medical Perspectives Magazine

Community

A message from Michael McMahan, President & CEO of Southwestern Medical Foundation, introducing the latest issue of Southwestern Medical Perspectives Magazine.

October 26, 2023

Estate Planning Council Fall 2023 Meet & Greet

Planned Giving

Members of the Estate Planning Council joined the Southwestern Medical Foundation team for a meet and greet at the Foundation offices.

October 13, 2023

The Sprague Award 2023: Celebrating Impact

Awards, Events and Scholarships

The Sprague Award 2023 photos and recap from an evening of recognition and Leading the Conversation on Health discussion about the crossroads of engineering and medicine.