The completion of the Hybrid Operating Room (OR) is a momentous occasion that sets a new standard in cardiovascular care for all the communities served by HaysMed’s DeBakey Heart Institute. The Hybrid OR blends the advanced imaging of a cardiac catheterization lab and a traditional cardiac OR to address conditions that were previously only treatable with open-heart surgery. HaysMed is…
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The HaysMed Foundation is pleased to announce new officers and members of the Foundation Board of Directors. The 2025 officers are Christopher Brungardt, President; Eric Wagner, Vice President; Mike Pollock, Treasurer; and Jennifer Teget, Secretary. The officers were elected for a one-year term. The Board elected Mike Briney and John Garvert to their first three-year term. Other members of the…
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Imagine waking up one morning to find out that 11 days had simply vanished – not just for you but for everyone around you. It sounds like something straight out of a ‘Twilight Zone’ episode, but for residents of Great Britain and her colonies in September of 1752 it was a reality. Folks across the eastern seaboard of the modern-day…
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Recent studies and national events have shown there is an increasing prevalence of violence towards healthcare workers. Emergency Department nurses are particularly vulnerable to workplace violence with up 70% reporting having experienced physical and/or verbal assault. HaysMed is no exception to this disturbing trend. Guests at the HaysMed Foundation Benefit Gala funded the purchase of a nurse distress system that…
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Joe and Linda Glassman and the Glassman Corporation are the 2025 recipients of the prestigious Don and Chris Bickle Philanthropy Award. They have been at the leading edge of decades of innovation and advocacy at HaysMed with generous support for Thank You HaysMed Day, our cardiology, diabetes, and hospice patients, special projects, the Associate Golf Tournament, and much more. As…
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We respectfully recognize the names of family members, friends and HaysMed Associates who have been honored or memorialized through contributions to the HaysMed Foundation from November 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025. Annabelle Anderson*Judith K. Armbruster*Arthur R. Basinger*LaVerne Berg*Dennis Bieker*Harriet Caplan*Toni Chambers*William Cooley*Mark Cooper*Eddy J. DeBoer*Bernadine Dinges*Leonard Dinges*Elizabeth A. Dreiling*Carolyn Engel*Lucille D. Englert*LaVina Erbes*Loris Erbes*Craig Fischer*Margaret L. Gargan*Jane GeistChuck Glasco*Theresa…
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An endowed fund has been established in honor of Dr. PaulMcRae through a $250,000 memorial gift from the HadleyFoundation. The endowed fund will benefit Cardiac Healthat the DeBakey Heart Institute. McRae served on the HadleyRegional Medical Center and Hadley Foundation Boards ofDirectors for a combined 52 years prior to his passing lastSeptember. Alan Moore, close friend and fellow-board member, announced…
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On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the HaysMed Volunteer Corner Gift Shop hosted the Hays Chamber of Commerce for a ribbon cutting event to celebrate 30 years of volunteer service, and the updated new look to the HaysMed Volunteer Corner Gift Shop. The HaysMed Volunteers surprised the HaysMed Foundation with an extra special gift. The HaysMed volunteers presented a surprise gift…
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In fiscal year 2024, the HaysMed Foundation distributed more than $3 million to help build facilities, fund innovative programs, and equip our staff with state-of-the-art technology. Every day donors to the HaysMed Foundation impact the health of your family, friends, and community. One of the most rewarding aspects of giving to the HaysMed Foundation is knowing that 100% of every…
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The HaysMed Foundation supports the people and projects of HaysMed. 100% of every contribution is used for the charitable purpose chosen by the donor. FY 2015 – 2024Foundation Supported Activities – $17,755,019Gifts and Contributions – $17,724,595Total Assets Increased by 65% Statement of Financial Position June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 ASSETS Cash $ 604,048 $ 1,859,483 Investments at Market …
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