AUSTIN, Texas - Seton Healthcare is changing its name to Ascension Seton.

Seton has been part of the Ascension health care network since 1999, and executives say having a consistent name will make it easier for patients.

"So I think the community can expect one thing to not change at all and that's the mission and values of what they've come to expect from Seton. As part of Ascension that won't change," said Craig Cordola, Ascension Texas president and CEO.   

Patients' doctors also won't change.

Seton joins Ascension systems in six other states in beginning the move to a unified name.