Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Updates
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Updates
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An Interview with Steven Schiff
Southwestern Medical Foundation Trustee Steven Schiff explains what has been the most rewarding about being a Trustee, discusses what he finds inspiring about the work he supports, and shares his experience with the COVID-19 vaccine.
How to Register for a COVID-19 Vaccine in North Texas
As part of UT Southwestern’s ongoing commitment to an equitable, effective, and efficient vaccination rollout, they are pleased to launch an online portal where eligible individuals can sign up to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Understanding COVID-19 in Our Community: Why It Matters
UT Southwestern Medical Center and Texas Health Resources launched the DFW COVID-19 Prevalence Study to help us understand COVID-19 in our community and why it matters.
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Forward Together in Support of Emerging Discoveries
In 2015, Saryn and Jonathan Dietz became founding members of The Cary Council, a group of young leaders working with Southwestern Medical Foundation to advance early-stage research at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Today, they continue supporting medical progress by sustaining a family legacy of generosity.
The Cary Council Grow Your Mind Photo Gallery
We were delighted to host The Cary Council’s “Grow Your Mind” event at Gardenuity on November 16.
Progress in Action
Take a look at some of the remarkable progress our community has made possible over the last year.
Annual Meeting 2021 Photo Gallery
We were delighted to host our Annual Meeting of the Board of Trustees on November 2.
Forward Together to the Futures of Young Leaders
The opportunities made possible by the Priddy Award have helped many up-and-coming innovators like Noah Mathai to continue pursuing their passion with a reinvigorated sense of hope and motivation. Seeing the impact that the Priddy Award had on their son motivated Thomas and Libby Mathai to establish the Thomas and Libby Mathai Scholarship for Women in STEM Fund.
Forward Together to Inspire the Healers of Tomorrow
B.K. and Mark Sloan are grateful for the tremendous educations their daughters, Kaydee and Elizabeth, received at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Together with B.K.’s parents, Bitsy and Harold Carter, they have created a fund at Southwestern Medical Foundation to support UT Southwestern students through the Sloan Family Scholarship, which benefits second-year students in the School of Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy program, as well as funds for a special Women in Medicine orientation reception for first-year female medical students.
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November 3, 2021
Estate Planning Council Luncheon – October 28 Photo Gallery
On October 28, 2021, the Estate Planning Council gathered at UT Southwestern to hear updates from Amanda Billings, Vice President for Development at UT Southwestern, and Kathleen M. Gibson, President and CEO of Southwestern Medical Foundation. Rachel Bailey, M.D. discussed the progress being made in novel gene therapies to treat neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
October 28, 2021
Celebrating and Honoring the Life of Peter O’Donnell Jr.
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Peter O’Donnell Jr., who was a remarkable innovator, philanthropist, and visionary. For decades, the generosity of Mr. O’Donnell and his late wife Edith encouraged and built excellence in our medical community, and we know future generations will continue to benefit as the O’Donnell legacy inspires us to continue moving forward in seeking solutions and meeting society’s greatest health care needs.
October 27, 2021
Make a Tribute Gift to the Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Peter O’Donnell Jr., who was a remarkable innovator, philanthropist, and visionary. For decades, the generosity of Mr. O’Donnell and his late wife Edith encouraged and built excellence in our medical community, and we know future generations will continue to benefit as the O’Donnell legacy inspires us to continue moving forward in seeking solutions and meeting society’s greatest health care needs.
October 21, 2021
Year-End Giving Considerations
As year-end approaches, there are several considerations affecting charitable giving that should be kept in mind.
October 18, 2021
Thank You for Supporting our Response to COVID-19
The tremendous service UT Southwestern Medical Center continues providing to our community during the pandemic has been strengthened by the generosity of those who contribute to our COVID-19 Response Fund.
October 14, 2021
Forward Together to the Progress We Seek
For Mr. and Mrs. Skokos, making Dallas their home meant making the city a part of their mission to give back. They continue to do so today through their support and advocacy of Southwestern Medical Foundation and other organizations dear to them.
Read the Latest Edition of Perspectives Magazine
Our 2019 edition features the world-changing gene-editing technology of CRISPR and its revolutionary impact on humanity. With voices from thought leaders, scientists, and researchers around the world, this edition opens up a profound discussion around the history and ethics of gene editing.