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Texas Children’s Pediatrics expands to College Station
On January 11, University Pediatric Association, became Texas Children’s Pediatrics’ latest addition. Last year Texas Children’s Pediatrics expanded outside of the Houston area opening its first...
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Houston Marathon sponsorship focuses on youth health initiatives
Texas Children’s Hospital will have the distinct privilege of being the co-presenting sponsor of the upcoming Houston Marathon Health & Fitness EXPO alongside Houston Methodist. The EXPO will be...
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New employee email signatures aim to improve brand communication
As a Texas Children’s employee, you have the privilege and the responsibility of representing yourself, your department, and most importantly the Texas Children’s brand consistently and professionally...
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Preventing the flu: Good health habits can help stop germs
As of January 11, 90.7 percent of Texas Children’s employees had received the flu vaccine. A special thank you goes out to all of you who have taken such an important step in protecting yourselves,...
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Patient Access 2.0 initiative generates positive results among patient families
Since the launch of Patient Access 2.0 Initiative in October 2018, Texas Children’s already has received positive feedback from patient families who describe online scheduling as “simple and...
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Texas Children’s shines, Checchia honored at 14th PCICS conference
A group of more than 30 Texas Children’s pediatric cardiac intensive care medicine experts – including intensivists, nurse practitioners, cardiologists, cardiovascular surgeons and nurses – recently...
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Dr. Julie Kaplow named chief of psychology
Director of Texas Children’s Trauma and Grief Center Dr. Julie Kaplow was recently named Chief of Psychology. Kaplow, who also serves as head of psychology in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor...
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Houston Astros Caravan makes stops at Texas Children’s
The waiting room and infusion area of Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers turned into a full-fledged Houston Astros fan fest last week when players Tony Kemp and Robinson Chirinos as well...
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Mark your calendar: Nursing Town Hall is set for today
The countdown clock is ticking. In less than 24 hours, Texas Children’s Nursing will host its sixth virtual town hall from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. this Wednesday, January 30, at the Pavilion for Women...
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Texas Children’s Health Centers rebranded as Specialty Care Clinics
Texas Children’s is taking convenient pediatric subspecialty care to another level as we rebrand our Health Centers. All eight are now branded as Specialty Care Clinics and are located throughout the...
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Certified PA earns national recognition in pediatrics
Susan Kirk, a physician’s assistant with Texas Children’s Hematology Center, has been nationally recognized for earning a specialty credential called a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) from...
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Department of Surgery welcomes new chief of Orthopedic Surgery
On February 1, Texas Children’s officially welcomed Dr. Brian Smith as the new chief of the Division of Orthopedic Surgery. “I am delighted that Dr. Smith has joined the Texas Children’s family,” said...
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Study on effects of human milk diet in premature infants shows positive results
When Blessing Quartey was born, she was only 24 weeks old and weighed just 1.8 pounds. To help boost her growth, Blessing’s mother, Eva Nehikare, agreed to enter her daughter into an ongoing study at...
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Register now for Texas Children’s fun runs at West, The Woodlands
It’s time to lace up your sneakers and hit the pavement! Texas Children’s and the Houston Marathon Foundation Family Fun Run are hosting the West Campus Family Fun Run and The Woodlands Family Fun Run...
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Health Plan program provides new skills, opportunities for young interns
For Jarred Bolt, receiving a job offer near the end of his internship with Project Search at Texas Children’s Health Plan (TCHP) was as unexpected as it was exciting. “When I received the great news...
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Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands expands Acute Care Unit
In response to an increased demand for short-term, non-chronic care, Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands has expanded its Acute Care Unit from 32 beds to 45. The need for the 14-bed expansion was...
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Clinical Research Center/Research Resources Office presents research award to...
The Clinical Research Center/Research Resources Office presented the Clinical Research Award for First Quarter 2019 to Ruth Eser-Jose, research coordinator with the Immunology, Allergy, Rheumatology...
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Texas Children’s first in U.S. to implant ventricular assist device designed...
It’s Heart Month, which is always a special time at Texas Children’s as we celebrate our patients and families, the care we provide at our No. 1-ranked Heart Center and our many milestones. This...
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The Woodlands second quarter Shining Star award
On February 4, The Woodlands Recognition and Rewards Committee proudly presented the winners for the second quarter Woodlands Shining Star award to the very deserving winners, Karen Cortez-Calbang and...
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The Katy community gathered for the West Campus remembrance ceremony
On February 5, nearly 100 people attended Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus’ remembrance ceremony, honoring 38 children who were taken from this world too soon over the past two years. The event...
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