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CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System has now earned national recognition for specialty care from Blue Cross Blue Shield in areas of clinical quality, patient safety, efficiency and affordability. Today, CHRISTUS is the only top-ranked facility in Southeast Texas providing a full range of specialty care services for cardiac, bariatric, spine and orthopedic health. As part of the Blue Distinction Centers of Excellence program, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas: • offers more cost-efficient health care than other non-designated hospitals • outperforms other health care facilities in affordability, quality and safety with fewer complications and readmissions • ranks highest among the top 10 percent of all U.S. health systems that Blue Cross Blue Shield works with in expertise, procedure performance and performance history Both of these national and prestigious designations serve as proof of the health system's commitment to continued advancement and investment in Southeast Texas. Bringing the best in health care services closer to home, to help people live well. To learn more about the Blue Distinction Centers of Excellence program, visit christussetx.org/blue-distinction. GET WHAT YOU NEED TO LIVE WELL AT ONE OF Texas' Top Health Systems Dear friends and neighbors, Summertime is nearly here, and that means spending time outdoors with your friends and family, traveling for summer vacations, trips to the local swimming pool and a break from the hustle of the school year. The CHRISTUS Health Southeast Texas family wishes you a safe, fun and enjoyable summer as we continue our commitment to helping you live well. We are pleased to share the transformation of CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System as we work to change and meet the health care needs of our communities. CHRISTUS is paving the way for the future of health care in Southeast Texas, ensuring advanced quality care is at the forefront of all we do. As an example, we are proud that we have been nationally recognized by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas as a top health system and Center of Excellence for cardiology, bariatrics, orthopedic surgery and spine care. In this issue of LiveWell, you'll have the opportunity to read about several patients whose experiences at CHRISTUS got them back to living well and doing the things they love. From orthopedics to bariatric surgery to the latest in robotic-assisted surgical services, our patients are happy and healthy thanks to outstanding physicians and the advanced technology available right here at home in Southeast Texas. I hope you enjoy this issue of LiveWell and once again wish you and your family a blessed summer season. We are privileged to be your health care partner, and we thank you for choosing CHRISTUS. Sincerely, Paul Trevino CEO CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System 2