About the Foundation
The Foundation was created in 1995 by the Bexar County Medical Society (physician members) and the Bexar County Medical Society Alliance as the philanthropic arm of the Society. Its mission is to support healthcare issues in the San Antonio community and increase educational opportunities healthcare careers. Since its inception, the Foundation has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships to area students pursuing careers in the medical, nursing and other health-related careers.
BCMS Foundation Board of Directors
Dale Wood, MD, President - Southwest Asthma and Allergy Clinic.
John K. Wisniewski, CEO/Executive Director - BCMS & BCMS Foundation
Jeanne Bennett, Vice-President - Compass Bank
Louise Chumley, Secretary - BCMS Alliance
Anne Foster - Frost Bank
Connie Gutierrez - PlainsCapital Bank
Michael Kreager - The Kreager Law Firm
James Humphreys, MD - AmeriPath South Texas
Renee Harle - BCMS Alliance
Mary Cruz - Texans for Casinos
Sharvari Parghil, MD - Internal Medicine
Maria Tiamson-Beato, MD - Pediatrician
Barry Abrams, EdD - BCMS Alliance
Deborah Healy, PsyD, LPC - NISD
Georgiana Gross - UTHSCSA
Mary Henrich - BCMS Alliance
GiGi Gross - BCMS Alliance
Tolbert Wilkinson, MD - Cosmetic Surgery