Guadalupe Regional Medical Center is committed to providing sophisticated facilities and services with an emphasis on personalized care.
Guadalupe Regional Medical Center maintains a state-of-the-art intensive care unit and a comprehensive imaging suite, offering the latest in MRI, nuclear medicine and other breakthrough technologies. Surgical services available at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center include bariatric surgery, minimally invasive spinal surgery, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, and a full array of general, urologic, ENT, gynecological and orthopedic procedures.
At the same time, Guadalupe Regional Medical Center remains focused on its community and home. In January 2001, the hospital's Wellness Center opened its doors to the public. Through the Wellness Center, Guadalupe Regional is able to provide the community access to ultramodern exercise equipment, an aquatic center with a 20' x 50' heated pool and hot tub, racquetball and sports courts, as well as aerobic and strength training classes, nutritional counseling, and rehabilitation and occupational medicine.
Providing the most advanced healthcare available, building relationships with patients based on trust and comfort, and remaining committed to our community: this is what we mean by "Caring. For life."
"Guadalupe Regional Medical Center's Mission is to be the preferred provider of excellent and comprehensive healthcare. Making a positive difference in every life we are privileged to touch."
The Board of Managers is the governing body of Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. The Board is composed of seven members: three appointed by the Guadalupe County Commissioners' Court, three appointed by the Seguin municipal government, and one appointed by the Commissioners' Court and municipal government acting jointly. Each member serves for a term of six years. Board members generously devote their time and energies to maintain Guadalupe Regional Medical Center's advances in care, facilities and services. You can contact a Guadalupe Regional Medical Center Board member by writing the Board member care of Guadalupe Regional Medical Center, 1215 East Court Street, Seguin, Texas 78155.
ROBERT D. GALLOWAY, Ph.D., Board Chairman
DAVE CALKINS, Vice Chairman
CLARENCE LITTLE, Secretary
eric vordenbaum
B. B. SCHRAUB
dolores major, md
LOUIS R. RAMIREZ
The Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation is a separately incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to raise funds that support the mission and vision of Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. Gifts to the Foundation make a significant difference in the lives of patients and their families. They are an investment in our community, keeping sophisticated and personalized care close to your home when you or a family member need it.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
A diverse group of community leaders serves on the Foundation's Board of
Directors and provides oversight of philanthropic and investment activities.
Board members include:
Fred Blumberg, Vice Chair
Doris Rinn, Secretary
James C. Lee, M.D., Treasurer
Pete Campbell
Jim Colvin, M.D.
B.B. Schraub
Herman Harris
Georgette Hawkins
Larry Lippe
Charlie Willmann
Robert Haynes, GRMC Chief Executive Officer, Ex Officio
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES:
Contributions of any amount are greatly appreciated and may be made to the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
You may designate your contribution for a specific purpose or make an unrestricted gift that will be allocated for priority projects as identified by the Board of Directors. All contributions are tax deductible. Contributions help fund:
- Medical equipment and new technology
- Patient care programs and services
- Renovation and expansion
- Nurse scholarships
- Charity care
MEMORIALS & HONORARIUMS:
Contributions may be given in honor or memory of a loved one or friend. We will send appropriate notification to the person you wish to honor or to the family of the deceased person you wish to memorialize.
A memorial or tribute gift can be made outright or as a legacy gift, established as a bequest, trust or inheritance as part of a will or other estate plan. Legacy gifts help ensure that future generations will benefit from the advances in patient care. If you are interested in making a legacy gift please contact your financial advisor and the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation at (830) 401-7721.
To make a donation please complete the online donation form and mail to:
Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation
1331 E. Court Street, Suite 103
Seguin, TX 78155
ROUNDUP:
Sponsored by the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation, Roundup is a daylong family oriented "Western Heritage Gathering & Celebration of the American Cowboy" organized to raise funds for special projects and patient services at Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. Underwriter opportunities are available. To reserve your tickets or to become an underwriter please call the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation at (830) 401-7721.
If you have questions or would like further information about the Guadalupe Regional Medical Foundation, please call (830) 401-7721.
Click here to visit the Roundup website.
The following insurance contracts are accepted by Guadalupe Regional Medical Center.
COMMERCIAL & MANAGED CARE CONTRACTS:
AHI-HealthLink www.ahi-healthlink.com
Blue Cross Blue Shield www.bcbs.com
CCN www.ccnusa.com
CIGNA www.cigna.com
First Health www.firsthealth.com
Great-West Healthcare www.greatwesthealthcare.com
HealthSmart www.healthsmart.com
Humana www.humana.com
OMNI Networks www.omni-networks.com
San Antonio Employers Health Alliance www.saeha.org
Texas True Choice www.texastruechoice.com
UniCare www.unicare.com
United Healthcare Inc. www.uhc.com
Managed Medicaid & Children's Health Insurance Contracts:
Community First Health Plan www.cfhp.com
University Physicians Group www.upgsa.com
Texas Medicaid & Healthcare Partnership www.tmhp.com
One of the most important aspects of healthy living is informed living. Guadalupe Regional Medical Center wants its patients and community to have access to as wide a range of accurate health information as possible. Please use the links provided below to find information on specific issues and conditions, as well as general health.
Arthritis
American College of Rheumatology www.rheumatology.org/resources/index.asp
A guide to rheumatologists in your area and fact sheets on different forms of arthritis. Links to medical journals discussing the most recent treatment options.
Arthritis Foundation www.arthritis.org
Find self-help courses, exercise classes, support groups and other resources. A feature called Starting Points directs you to links relevant to specific situations (e.g., "I've just been told I have arthritis.").
Johns Hopkins Arthritis Center www.hopkins-arthritis.som.jhmi.edu Information about rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, their associated complications and different ways of combating the two diseases.
Missouri Arthritis Rehabilitation Research and Training Center www.rheumatology.org/resources/index.asp
The only federally funded arthritis rehabilitation research and training facility in the U.S. Useful tips for easier gardening and other activities and preventing painful repetitive motion injury.
Cancer
American Cancer Society www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp
Information about different types of cancer and treatments, including alternative methods. Advice on coping with the emotional and financial strains of a cancer diagnosis.
BreastCancerInfo.com
Learn about preventing, treating and living with breast cancer. From the Texas-based Susan G. Komen Foundation.
National Cancer Institute www.cancer.gov
Search by cancer type or by broad topics such as treatment options and clinical trials.
KidsCope www.kidscope.org
For kids with parents diagnosed with cancer. Works to help them understand and cope through literature and a free video you can order from the site.
Prostate Cancer Resource Guide www.afud.org/conditions/prostatecancer.asp
Downloadable informative guide from the American Foundation of Urological Disease. Includes tips from survivors, a glossary of terms and questions to ask your doctor.
Your Cancer Risk www.yourdiseaserisk.harvard.edu
Two-to-three-minute test to help you assess your risk for numerous cancers, including colon, prostate, stomach and uterine. Personalized tips for prevention based on results.
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
Information for the newly diagnosed as well as those who have been living with diabetes for years. News, background and features like Tip of the Day and Recipe of the Day.
Diabetic Gourmet Magazine www.diabeticgourmet.com
Online magazine about cooking and dining.
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International www.jdf.org
Information for diabetic children and about their care. Advice for blood-sugar emergencies, a Q&A section and recommended reading and links.
Family Health
American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org
Information on topics like sleepwear, flammability, immunization and injury prevention.
ePregnancy www.epregnancy.com
Enter your due date to get a customized page every day of your pregnancy. Message boards for first time moms or moms over 35.
Familydoctor.org
Analyze symptoms of minor ailments. Information on hundreds of conditions and a directory of affiliated doctors.
National Hospice Foundation www.nhpco.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3254
Advice on how to choose a hospice program for yourself or a loved one.
North American Menopause Society www.menopause.org
Information about menopause. Includes online Menopause Guidebook.
General
CBSHealthWatch www.cbsnews.com/sections/health/main204.shtml
News, features and tips on health. Includes audio archive of experts speaking on health issues, searchable Report Card for your health plan.
MayoClinic.com
Information about diseases, first aid and prevention.
Merck Manual Home Edition www.merck.com/mmhe/index.html
User-friendly guide outlining medical terms and other information. Includes detailed descriptions of two dozen common but serious medical conditions.
National Institutes of Health www.nih.gov/health
Health information, including listing of health reports and studies and toll-free telephone health hotlines.
National Library of Medicine www.nlm.nih.gov
World's largest medical library.
PDR.net www.pdr.net/pdrnet/librarian
Physicians' Desk Reference, a guide to FDA-approved drugs. Includes information on herbal medicine and guidance for detecting, preventing and treating a wide range of ailments.
Quackwatch www.quackwatch.org
Healthcare consumer watchdog group.
WebMD www.webmd.com
Information about staying healthy and addressing illness. Includes "weight-loss buddy" program, online back-pain clinic, and cyber-storage for quick, secure access to your family's medical history.
American Psychiatric Association www.psych.org
General information and advice, including resources about choosing a mental health professional, prescription drugs and outreach programs.
American Psychological Association Help Center www.helping.apa.org
Advice on coping with problems at work and at home, how the mind and body should work together. Learn how to find a mental health professional.
Mental Help Net www.mentalhelp.net
Information on anxiety, depression, sleep disorders, etc. Includes a "Symptoms List" detailing signs of mental instability and help for finding an online or traditional therapist.
National Institute of Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov
Information on mental illnesses ranging from attention deficit disorder to schizophrenia. Includes a collection of quick informative videos.
Nutrition
Food and Nutrition Information Center www.nal.usda.gov/fnic
USDA's Food Guide and related Dietary Guidelines. Search by topic or browse information the general public requests most often.
Food Finder www.olen.com/food
Research fat content of food from different restaurants.
FoodFit.com www.foodfit.com
Information about food groups, food pyramids and the right foods for different seasons. Includes daily dinner recipes, a Portion Quiz to determine eating habits, and a health-conscious menu planner.