Article published in the fourth quarter edition of the Greater Waco Business magazine.    Small businesses are the engine of our economy in the Greater Waco community – more than 70 percent of our membership is considered “small business.” We love introducing small businesses and their owners in our “Small Business Spotlight.” This allows us to…

Article written by Nancy McEachern, REBC, Business Development Director/Producer with Insurors of Texas, published in the fourth quarter edition of the Greater Waco Business magazine.    Any business owner distinctly understands the impact that attracting, developing and retaining a strong workforce has on a company’s growth and success. Many times, small and medium-sized businesses can quickly…

Article provided by the Doris Miller VAMC, published in the fourth quarter edition of the Greater Waco Business magazine.  The Doris Miller Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) in Waco is part of the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS). The CTVHCS coverage area includes 39 counties in Central Texas, including McLennan County, and…

Article written by Kristina Holcomb, Director of Communications and Patient Relations for Premier ER, published in the fourth quarter edition of the Greater Waco Business magazine.    The Waco community is home to exceptional healthcare providers with a network of options. Four years ago, Dr. John Hamilton, CEO and President of Premier ER and Urgent Care,…

Article written by Donna McKethan, CTE Director at Waco ISD, published in the fourth quarter edition of the Greater Waco Business magazine.   The Greater Waco Advanced Health Care Academy (GWAHCA) was established to provide education and training for the next generation of health care professionals, with students from high schools across Central Texas in attendance.…

Article written by Carlos Hinojosa, Development Director at the Family Health Center, published in the fourth quarter edition of the Greater Waco Business magazine.    Need medical or dental care?  The Family Health Center is here to help, and high-quality care is our specialty.  With 14 locations throughout McLennan County, the Family Health Center has a…

Article written by Samantha Baker, Greater Waco Chamber staff, published in the fourth quarter edition of the Greater Waco Business magazine.    People often romanticize being a doctor – think shows like Grey’s Anatomy and ER. But, as many people who work in healthcare know, being a doctor is actually an intense, exhaustive and often dirty…

Article written by Glenn Robinson, President of Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Hillcrest, published in the fourth quarter edition of the Greater Waco Business magazine.    Healthcare is constantly changing. For a hospital, it’s important to innovate to bring our patients the highest possible level of care. We want to change healthcare for…

Article written by Lisa Elliot, Director of Marketing & Communications, McLennan Community College, published in the fourth quarter edition of the Greater Waco Business magazine.   In the film and TV production industry, “Scene! That’s a wrap” is a common and expected saying, but do you know it may also be used in the Health…

By Philip A. Patterson, FACHE, President of Providence Healthcare Network in Waco, TX   For more than 114 years, Providence Healthcare Network has been deeply committed to improving the health and wellness of the Waco community. The first hospital founded in Waco, Providence continues to demonstrate strong roots through our mission to serve everyone, with…