Health Care

Ascension President and CEO Eduardo Conrado, left, speaks to attendees about the new six-story tower at Ascension Seton in Round Rock. The ribbon cutting for the new tower was held on August 21. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Ascension President and CEO Eduardo Conrado, left, speaks to attendees about the new six-story tower at Ascension Seton in Round Rock. The ribbon cutting for the new tower was held on August 21. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)

Ascension Seton expands Round Rock hospital

Ascension Seton Williamson Hospital in Round Rock has expanded its medical services with a new six-story tower that includes two new operating rooms, more MRI capacity, an observation unit, an expanded emergency room and a new cath lab.
The Baylor Scott & White Clinic on Williams Drive is raising funds for a new 3D mammography unit. (Sun Archive)

The Baylor Scott & White Clinic on Williams Drive is raising funds for a new 3D mammography unit. (Sun Archive)

Georgetown resident donates $500,000 for breast cancer detection

In an effort to help Baylor Scott & White put in a new 3D mammography unit inside the Georgetown clinic at 4945 Williams Drive, Georgetown resident Therese Verdonk has given $500,000 to the nonprofit health system.
Ascalon, the new medical office for independent medical professionals broke ground in February 2026. Construction is estimated to finish by the end of the year with tenant fill-out taking place throughout 2027. (Rendering courtesy Lone Star PR & Marketing)

Ascalon, the new medical office for independent medical professionals broke ground in February 2026. Construction is estimated to finish by the end of the year with tenant fill-out taking place throughout 2027. (Rendering courtesy Lone Star PR & Marketing)

Medical building near Sun City to serve independent medical practitioners

A new medical park office, called Ascalon, aimed at independent medical professionals is coming right outside of Sun City at 4829 Williams Drive. The building will be 45,000 square feet and three stories tall.
The Big Pink Bus team, from left to right: Alaina Weaver, Penny Howard, Ginza Lopez, Wendy Cordero, Domenica Cambron, Elida Gomez, Roberto Hernandez and Rebecca Sorensen celebrate The Big Pink Bus performing 10,000 mammograms for women in Central Texas. Photo courtesy of Lone Star Circle of Care.

The Big Pink Bus team, from left to right: Alaina Weaver, Penny Howard, Ginza Lopez, Wendy Cordero, Domenica Cambron, Elida Gomez, Roberto Hernandez and Rebecca Sorensen celebrate The Big Pink Bus performing 10,000 mammograms for women in Central Texas. Photo courtesy of Lone Star Circle of Care.

Big Pink Bus reaches 10,000 mammogram milestone

The Big Pink Bus, along with Lone Star Circle of Care, is celebrating 10,000 mammogram screenings for women across Central Texas.Providing services in 2021 the Big Pink Bus travels throughout Bastrop, Bell, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson counties to bring screenings directly into...

Guest Essay: Early breast cancer detection saves lives

By JOSEPH P. JEANETTE, IIAs October dawns to an end, we are reminded of the critical importance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This annual observance serves as a vital call to action, encouraging everyone to learn more about breast cancer, understand its risks and prioritize early detection.

Residents encouraged to take control of heart health

The heart is the body’s engine, and in order to keep the engine in tip-top shape, one of the most important things residents can do is work with their primary care provider to prevent heart disease – the top killer of Americans every year.
All Care Therapies co-owners, from left, Jenna Coe, director of occupational therapy, and Julie Creswell, director of speech language pathology.

All Care Therapies co-owners, from left, Jenna Coe, director of occupational therapy, and Julie Creswell, director of speech language pathology.

All Care Therapies relocates to expanded Georgetown facility

All Care Therapies Georgetown, formerly located on Texas 195, has built a new 8,500 square-foot therapy facility at 3610 Williams Drive.  All Care opened in 2014, started by speech therapist Julie Creswell, occupational therapist Jenna Coe and physical therapist Tiffany Gmiter.