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Dr. Ernesto Gomez honored with Spirit

of Health Award (See story, pg. 2)

This Issue at a Glance Dr. Ernesto Gomez Pg. 2 honored with Spirit of Health Award

Children, education, Pg. 2 health care, disaster relief among beneficiaries of BHFSA gifts Trustees, Associate Trustees, and Staff of the Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio New giving option: IRA Pg. 3 Charitable Rollover Ou r Mission Who We Are Ou r Vision About Us Pg. 4

Baptist Health Foundation The Baptist Health Baptist Health Foundation Dr. Ernesto Gomez, Founder and CEO of CentroMed (center) receives the Spirit of Health Award from Dr. Dowell of San Antonio is Foundation of San Antonio of San Antonio is one Loftis, Chairman of the BHFSA Board (left), and Cody Knowlton, President and CEO of BHFSA. committed to improving was incorporated in of the Lord’s conduits the health of our 2004 to distribute grants to provide spiritual and Giving 4 Health is our priority. Will you join us? community by fostering annually to not-for-profit healthcare services to His Thanks for taking time to be our eight county area. be rich in good deeds and to be and funding clinical, organizations which people and be a reflection informed about the ongoing mission While the Foundation is able to generous and willing to share.” of the Baptist Health Foundation provide significant support each year, May we all be found faithful to our educational, spiritual and provide healthcare of His presence in the of San Antonio (BHFSA). The scientific initiatives while services and health community. there are always more needs than calling to be generous and willing to Foundation’s God-ordained purpose available funds. Last year, we received share. honoring God and our education throughout is to make grants every year to $12,491,373 in requests and were able Baptist heritage. Bexar County and nonprofit organizations in the San to give away $5,704,149. contiguous counties in Antonio area who are providing health Gratefully, GIVING HEALTH care services and health education. Would you consider partnering South . with us by supporting the Foundation The Foundation was established in Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio through a financial contribution? I 2004 when the Baptist Health System 750 E. Mulberry Ave., Suite 325 encourage you to read the stories This service that you perform was sold to . is not only supplying the needs San Antonio, TX 78212-3107 contained in this newsletter and think Since our founding, the Foundation about how you can help further the of God’s people but is also 210.735.9009 has given more than $61,000,000 to mission of the Foundation. overflowing in many expressions Connect with us! www.bhfsa.org 315 organizations. We give God all the Cody S. Knowlton of thanks to God. As stated in I Timothy 6:18, Email: [email protected] glory for the tremendous impact His President & CEO 2 Corinthians 9:12 /BHFSanAntonio “Command them to do good, to funds are having on the residents in Baptist Health Foundation of San Antonio PAGE 2 GIVING 4 HEALTH ISSUE 03 - FALL 2017 PAGE 3 GIVING 4 HEALTH ISSUE 03 - FALL 2017 System School of Health Professions is Baptist General Convention of Texas Dr. Ernesto Gomez honored with Spirit of Health Award comprised of the following academic and associations; Southern Baptists As a young man Award – to Ernesto Gomez, Ph.D., in of Philosophy from the University of departments and the Bruce A. Garrett of Texas and associations; and with growing up in San recognition of his service to San Antonio. Texas at Austin, and his Master’s and Medical Library: other Great Commission Christians. Texas Baptist Men is a 501-C3 non- Antonio’s West Side, CentroMed began as a family counseling Bachelor’s degrees in Social Work from • Baccalaureate Nursing Ernesto Gomez was program for low-income residents called Our Lady of the Lake University. He is profit organization. The funds will • Health Information and a leader who had a El Centro del Barrio. It has since grown very active in the community and serves support the emotional and spiritual Management strong desire to help to 24 service sites in Bexar and Comal on numerous boards of directors for needs of individuals displaced during his community. He local organizations. Dr. Gomez and his • Medical Imaging Technology disasters with building and rebuilding as well as hot meals, chaplains and was the thirteenth child of 14 growing wife, Judy, have four children and four • Professional Nursing other relief needs. up poor in an impoverished and gang- grandchildren. Dr. Gomez • Surgical Technology ridden neighborhood in the 1950s. • $100,000 to Project MEND truly exemplifies He joins a list of esteemed past • Vocational Nursing Today, he is the Founder and CEO recipients of the Spirit of Health Project MEND is committed to Cody Knowlton (right) presents Dr. Marion • General Education and Online of CentroMed, an accredited Federally the spirit of health Award including Lindsey Painter, a Jewell, President of the Baptist School of Health improving the quality of life for Professions, with a grant check. Studies Qualified Health Center that has been New Braunfels teacher who donated a individuals with disabilities and illness in our community.” • International Ministry to children and serving the San Antonio community for kidney to one of her students; Fernando through the refurbishment, reuse and –Cody Knowlton, BHFSA President & CEO families in the Dominican Republic more than 40 years. It is his dedication Guerra, M.D., former Director of Health distribution of medical equipment and counties providing health care to more • Jobs for Life to enhance job skills and and commitment to providing San for the San Antonio Metropolitan Health other assistive technology. Funds will than 78,000 unique patients a year. Of spiritual growth be used to provide refurbished medical Antonio’s underserved communities District; George Gaston, Ph.D., retired those, some 47 percent lack insurance equipment and assistive technology that has earned him the respect and Vice President of Mission and Ministry for • Faith & Finances to teach biblical and 38 percent of patients are children services to disadvantaged individuals admiration of many, including the Baptist Health System; and Jim Potyka, principles of money management or youth. living in the Bexar, Atascosa, Wilson, BHFSA. Last year, BHFSA bestowed M.D., a former Baptist Health System • Family Support to connect needs of Guadalupe, Comal, Kendall, Bandera its highest honor – the Spirit of Health Dr. Gomez earned his Doctorate Emergency Department Physician. families with resources and Medina counties. • Pastor Care to serve those who are • $26,000 to Texas Baptist Men for illion from aids worthy causes in always serving others disaster relief across Texas and the $5.7 M BHFSA 2016 U.S. In 2016, BHFSA awarded 88 grants selected lay persons for ministry in opening additional counseling offices • Ministry Consulting to share expertise totaling more than $5.7 million to hospitals, hospices, nursing homes, and “Jobs for Life” programs in San and resources with other ministries The mission of Texas Baptist Men is to numerous worthy organizations and mental health centers, congregations Antonio and Houston in the next five • $586,800 to Baptist Health System assist Texas Baptist Churches as they programs. Listed are a few of those and in other specialized settings. years. School of Health Professions for lead men into a “Love” relationship receiving funds. Through CPE, students develop skills with Jesus Christ that will thrust them The organization offers a unique health education scholarships and understanding to serve people and their families into a lifestyle of • $13,500 to Baptist Health System approach to counseling with an The Baptist School of Health at crossroads in their lives. Some are mission and ministry that fulfills the Clinical Pastoral Education integrational style and combining Professions is a baccalaureate degree- dealing with serious illnesses, some Great Commission. Texas Baptist scripture in the experience. granting institution and the premier Accredited by the Association of are aging or facing new challenges; Men operates in cooperation with For the full list of grant award education component of the Baptist Clinical Pastoral Education, Inc. others are dealing with end of life This approach creates a connection the Southern Baptist Convention: recipients, visit www.bhfsa.org. Health System. The Baptist Health (ACPE, Inc.) in 1961, BHS Clinical decision making for themselves and with the client in a non-judgmental Pastoral Education provides units of on behalf of their loved ones. way. The organization sees CPE for all three levels of CPE, (Level permanent, lasting change in the lives ew giving option haritable ollover • $114,000 to South Texas Children’s N : IRA C R I, II and Supervisor Education). ACPE of their clients. Counselors use the Are you looking for a way to help distribution (RMD) for the year Home Ministries for family counseling educates pastoral professionals and foundation of the word of God and further the mission of the BHFSA? If you and support • Reduce your taxable income, even if the breakthroughs achieved through are 70 or older, you may be interested 1/2 you do not itemize deductions STCH Ministries (originally South psychoanalysis to understand in a in a way to lower the income and taxes Texas Children’s Home) is a faith- very fundamental way the underlying from your IRA withdrawals. An IRA • Make a gift that is not subject to the based, nonprofit organization that needs of their clients. charitable rollover is a way you can help 50% deduction limits on charitable has been caring for children and gifts • Homes for Children who need care improve the health of San Antonio and families since 1952. while their family is in crisis benefit this year. • Help improve the health of San Their goal is to minister to children and Antonio through the work of the If you have questions, need more • Homes for Families for single moms Benefits of an IRA charitable rollover: their families with God’s love. Services BHFSA information, or would like to expedite and their children • Avoid taxes on transfers of up to an IRA charitable rollover, please are provided through the generous **Please note that IRA charitable • Family Counseling services for $100,000 from your IRA contact the Foundation Office at 210- support of churches, private donors, rollover gifts do not qualify for a Cody Knowlton (right) presents Rev. Mark Hart, and foundations and they anticipate individuals, couples, and families • Satisfy your required minimum 735-9009 or email at [email protected]. Director, Baptist Health System Clinical Pastoral charitable deduction Education, with a grant check. sorting through the challenges of life