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Resiliency and Recovery program launched to support children impacted by...
While flood waters have receded, Hurricane Harvey will have long-lasting effects on the Houston community. To help support the most vulnerable populations, and serve the mental health needs of those...
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Hotez receives 2017 Sackler Award for his work on neglected tropical diseases
Dr. Peter J. Hotez is the 2017 recipient of the Raymond and Beverly Sackler Award for Sustained National Leadership for his far-reaching work in the areas of neglected tropical disease (NTD) research...
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Wallaces make special gift in memory of beloved Labrador
Texas Children’s President and CEO Mark Wallace and his wife, Shannon, recently donated a very special gift to the Texas Children’s Pawsitive Play Program in memory of their beloved black Labrador,...
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Orange Out Texas Children’s
How ‘bout them ‘Stros! With their pride, passion, and perseverance, our Houston Astros are in the 2017 American League Division Series (ADLS). During a very difficult time in Houston with Hurricane...
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Patients get chance to visit NBC’s Sunday Night Football Bus
Texas Children’s patients and families got the chance to visit NBC’s Sunday Night Football Bus October 6 ahead of the Houston Texans game against the Kansas City Chiefs. The bus included a player wall...
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NIH grant supports research on novel device to reduce pre-term PROM during...
Texas Children’s collaborative work to develop a novel device to anchor the chorio-amniotic membranes during fetal surgery was recently funded by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child...
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Two Baylor researchers receive prestigious honors from Child Neurology Society
Dr. Hsiao-Tuan Chao received the 2017 Outstanding Junior Member Award from the Child Neurology Society for her discovery of the genetic cause of a neurodevelopmental condition known as the Hypotonia...
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Elsa celebrates her one-year anniversary at Texas Children’s
On October 2, Elsa, Texas Children’s first therapy dog, celebrated her one year anniversary at the hospital with patients and friends alike. The four-legged, full-time employee arrived in October 2016...
View ArticleVideo: Employees explain why they get the flu shot
One out of three Texas Children’s employees have stepped up to protect themselves and others against the flu by getting a flu shot. As of the end of last week, 5,458, or 42 percent, of Texas Children’s...
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West Campus PICU expansion complete
Three years ago, Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus opened an eight-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit thanks to a generous $1 million donation by the Lauren and Lara Camillo family. On October 9,...
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Texas Children’s prepares to co-host the biggest nursing event of the year
From Wednesday, October 11 to Friday, October 13, Texas Children’s will co-host the largest annual nursing conference in the country, along with other local Magnet® hospitals. More than 10,000 nurses...
View ArticleCaught You Caring recipients enjoy Houston Texans game
More than a dozen employees recognized by the Texas Children’s Caught You Caring program got to watch the Houston Texans defeat the Tennessee Titans on October 1. The Texans-Titans game was sponsored...
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In memoriam: Kristen Hersey
Kristen Marie Hersey, RN, Women’s Services, passed away on July 30, 2017 at the age of 33. Kristen was a member of the inpatient Women’s Services Labor & Delivery Team. Kristen dedicated her life...
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Making A Mark exhibit on The Auxiliary Bridge until October 27
Texas Children’s Cancer Center’s Making A Mark art exhibition is showing on The Auxiliary Bridge until Friday, October 27. Sponsored by the Periwinkle Foundation, this exhibit showcases more than 300...
View ArticleCancer Center director and Puerto Rican native helps island recover
As Dr. Ricardo Flores, clinical director of the Cancer and Hematology Centers at Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, listened to the news about the devastation in Puerto Rico after the island was...
View ArticleCaught You Caring video series spotlights ‘above and beyond’ employees
“One thing I enjoy most about Texas Children’s is meeting the families, and having a positive interaction with the patients and the families as a whole,” said Keith Thomas, an ambulatory services...
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Texas Children’s co-hosts the largest, successful nursing event of the year
Last week, Texas Children’s co-hosted the largest annual nursing conference in the country, along with other local Magnet® hospitals. More than 10,000 nurses and nursing executives representing more...
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Texas Children’s Hospital named one of the Best Places to Work in Houston
For the twelfth consecutive year, Texas Children’s Hospital has been ranked by the Houston Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in Houston. This year Texas Children’s ranked No. 3 among...
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Buchanan publishes third children’s book in series
Pediatric plastic surgeon Dr. Edward Buchanan has published his third children’s book in a series called the Mental Ninja Series. The first two books of the series, “The Adventures of the Prickly Pear...
View ArticleCaught You Caring: Heather Eppelheimer offers support to families
Heather Eppelheimer is a child life specialist with Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women. While she is quick to offer support in any way she can, Heather’s primary responsibility is to work closely with...
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