Lisa Soule, Manager Media and Public Relations 254-724-7758 or 254-724-3047 Pager: 254-762-0791 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 27, 2007

Scott & White Hospital at University Medical Campus opens Monday

ROUND ROCK, Texas – Scott & White opens its 72-bed University Medical Campus Hospital here Monday morning, marking the system’s first hospital outside its home base of Bell County. The new campus is located about 20 miles north of Austin.

The Temple, Texas-based health system broke ground on the 68-acre campus nearly two years ago. The Scott & White Clinic at University Medical Campus, is now home to more than 30 physicians representing more than 24 specialties.

“We have been eagerly anticipating this day,” said Ernie Bovio, CEO of the Round Rock-based hospital. “We have worked diligently over the past few weeks to train and reinforce our processes and also to build our culture of service excellence.”

The hospital has hired more than 200 employees. Combined with the UMC Clinic, Scott & White has nearly 350 staff members on campus, making it a key player in the county’s economic development.

“The hospital’s location, Scott & White’s integrated system and our affiliation with the Texas A&M University Health Science Center make us an attractive employer,” Bovio said. “We went through a selective process to recruit a strong, experienced group of physicians and staff.”

Along with state of the art diagnostic imaging capabilities, Scott & White’s key services will include heart and vascular care, orthopedics and women’s services.

“We are well prepared and delighted to extend our hospital services to the residents in the greater Williamson County area,” said the University Medical Campus Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dudley Baker. “Our services were designed with this community in mind. We think this campus is a good fit for the area.”

Scott & White Hospital at University Medical Campus

• 72-bed hospital
• 196,000 square feet
• 68-acre campus
• 4 operating rooms
• 6 Intensive Care Unit beds
• 6 labor/delivery/recovery/post-partum rooms
• Electronic Medical Records

About Scott & White

The Temple, Texas-based Scott & White system operates three hospitals and 19 regional clinics. Its main hospital  is the new 558-bed hospital in Temple. The Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital is a 50-bed Long Term Acute Care facility located on Temple’s West Campus. The Scott & White University Medical Campus (UMC) is comprised of the Scott & White Hospital at University Medical Campus and the Scott & White Clinic at University Medical Campus. The University Medical Campus Region includes seven clinics in Williamson and Travis Counties.

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