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St. David's HealthCare is one of the largest health systems in Texas and Austin's third-
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seven hospitals, four urgent care centers, four ambulatory surgery centers, and two
freestanding emergency departments, with a third set to open in Bastrop this summer.

St. David's HealthCare has a long history of serving the residents of Central Texas
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National Social Work Month

Monday, March 14, 2011

March is National Social Work Month and we are focusing on the role of the social worker as a positive change agent. There are 640,000 professional social workers in the United States who have dedicated their careers to either helping people transform their lives, or improving environments that make such progress possible.

About Social Workers…
  • Social Workers champion access, equality and fairness.
  • Social Workers improve the fabric of society by being advocates for people who need help addressing serious life challenges and exploring their options.
  • The Social Work profession was established more than 100 years ago to provide as many people as possible with the tools and support they need to overcome adversity (poverty, illness, addiction, abuse, discrimination, etc.) and reach their full potential.
  • The Social Work profession also works to change systems and customs that limit the ability of vulnerable individuals and groups to lead fulfilling and productive lives.
  • The nation’s Schools of Social Work promote social work education as a way for socially conscious people to make a significant difference in the world through service and leadership.
  • Every day, Social Workers witness the best and worst of human nature. A Social Worker’s success is often defined by the opportunities people enjoy thanks to their intervention.
  • Social Workers believe they have a responsibility to effect positive change for the future.
Thank you to all of the outstanding social workers at our various St. David's locations for all of your hard work and dedication to serving our patients.

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