A message from the CEO of St. Luke's Health
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St. Luke's Health presents ExamiNATION, a video series focusing on Houston's ongoing efforts to achieve health equity. Episode 5 explores the issue of human trafficking in our region, the ways that healthcare providers are helping survivors recover from this traumatic situation, and the critical role that the Mayor’s Office of Human Trafficking is playing in addressing the problem in Houston.
At St. Luke's Health, we are committed to creating an environment for our health system to do good in the community and ensure equitable access to care for all who need it. Building and maintaining a culture of empathetic communication—and putting people first—is the best way to deliver high-value, high-quality care to every person we serve.
I am honored to have this forum to communicate with you, the people we serve as well as all of our staff and volunteers, about the ways in which our shared goal of humankindness unites us as one health system, serving all communities, in which each of us plays a vital role.
I hope you will spend a few moments to watch a video, listen to a podcast, and learn more about our latest news and developments on the front lines of healthcare and how we at St. Luke’s Health are building a more just, equitable healthcare system for all.
View video messages from Doug Lawson to our communities across Texas.
Freemon Walker and other leaders at St. Luke's Health discuss CommonSpirit Health's Career Pathways program.
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On this episode of TESTED, Doug Lawson and other health leaders discuss the likelihood of future pandemics and how Houston will be better prepared to address future outbreaks.
Lawson joined AHA's Greater Houston Division board in 2019. His new role coincides with AHA's 2024 Impact Goal for its 100th birthday.
“One of the important things we have learned over these last several months is the power of virtual communication.”
Join us as our panel of experts from St. Luke’s Health address how the current public health crisis is changing our outlook on business, medicine and the economy.
As president of the American Heart Association Houston chapter, St. Luke’s Health CEO Doug Lawson, PhD, has an unwavering commitment and immense passion for heart health awareness. One of Dr. Lawson’s main priorities in his AHA role is increasing access to healthy food and preventive care, which both contribute to a healthier heart and overall lifestyle.
“Education on healthy lifestyles, especially with our youth, and removing the barriers that make healthy living a challenge, have the power to transform our community,” said Doug Lawson.
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Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
St. Luke's Health
Doug Lawson, PhD has built a nearly 20-year career in healthcare administration in several executive leadership roles. Recognized for his patient-centric focus, Dr. Lawson has established a solid track record of leading hospitals and health systems, and vastly improving the patient experience.
Ensure Equitable Access to Care
Build and Maintain a Culture of Empathetic Communications
Deliver High-Value, High-Quality Care
U.S News & World Report has recognized Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center as one of the best hospitals for several specialties.
