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New Creative and Therapeutic Arts Program aims to comfort patients, families
When nothing seems to calm 4-month-old Bella Deborbieris, her family and caretakers in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit know who to call – Texas Children’s Music Therapist Alix Brickley. Within...
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Parsons named deputy director of Cancer and Hematology Centers
Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers Director Dr. Susan Blaney recently appointed Dr. Donald Williams “Will” Parsons to the role of deputy director of the Cancer and Hematology Centers. “Dr....
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New shuttle tracking system available for smartphones
Texas Children’s Shuttle Services is excited to announce DoubleMap, a new tracking system for shuttles in the Texas Medical Center. Real-time locations of our Texas Children’s shuttles along their...
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Department of Surgery leadership academy empowers providers
This past fall, Department of Surgery leadership launched the Infinite Leadership Academy, a new initiative aimed at fostering personal and professional development among surgical providers, and...
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Heart Center focuses on improvement and collaboration in first-ever retreat
During Heart Month we celebrate our patients and the miracles our experts perform every day providing heart care that’s the best in the nation. This year, we’re also celebrating a unified commitment...
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Employee Recognition Ceremony honors hundreds
More than 11,000 years of service, 567 honorees, and three hours of celebrating, the 31st Annual Employee Recognition Ceremony turned out to be one for the books. On February 12, Texas Children’s...
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West Campus hosts Texas Children’s first New Employee Pep Rally of 2019
After coming to Texas Children’s throughout her youth as a patient, recently hired medical assistant Blanca Alonso got something she always wanted – the opportunity to join the organization as an...
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Texas Children’s leads needs assessment of children with incarcerated parents
To better understand the impact of parental incarceration in Harris County, Texas Children’s Section of Public Health Pediatrics recently led a needs assessment of children of incarcerated parents....
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Super Star Employee: Valerie Rippey
Your name, title and department. How long have you worked here? Valerie Rippey, RN, BSN; Inpatient staff nurse, Post Anesthesia Care Unit at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. I have been a part...
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New video series highlights expertise at Texas Children’s Hospital
Experts from Texas Children’s Hospital are regularly invited to give lectures and presentations at national and international conferences, where they share their knowledge and experiences caring for...
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UpWORDS Program expands to include NICU parents
When Nicole Tenney took her daughter Aubree home from the hospital in August of 2017, the last thing on her mind was how often she would talk to her newborn and how she would make connections with her...
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Charity spin class raises money for critical care medicine patients and families
An energetic crew of 30 health-conscious Texas Children’s employees, some of their friends and one enthusiastic Heart Center patient mom recently teamed up to put a whole new spin on celebrating Heart...
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Legacy Tower reaches impressive patient care milestones, West Tower backfill...
It’s been less than a year since the Lester and Sue Smith Legacy Tower opened its doors for the first time to care for our most critically ill patients at Texas Children’s Medical Center Campus. And,...
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Promise Campaign raises more than $100M over original goal, two years ahead...
Texas Children’s promise to provide the highest quality care to all those who come to us hasn’t changed. But Houston and the surrounding area, and the complex medical needs of our patients, are...
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Texas Children’s hosting several events for National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month®! Employee Health & Well-Being has partnered with Food and Nutrition Services and Morrison Food Services to sponsor a variety of National Nutritional Month events...
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The Woodlands hosts Texas Children’s first New Employee Pep Rally of 2019
The Mark A. Wallace New Employee Pep Rally allows new employees to learn more about the organization and meet executives and other leaders within a festive atmosphere complete with foam fingers,...
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Texas Children’s awards Project ADAM Heart Safe designation to area schools
This Heart Month, there was even more reason to celebrate as representatives from 11 Houston area schools visited Texas Children’s Heart Center for a special graduation ceremony during which they were...
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West Campus PICU celebrates five-year anniversary
The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus is celebrating more than just its 5th anniversary this week. The unit will mark the milestone without having any...
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First active shooter exercise conducted in administration setting
When opportunities arise, Texas Children’s Emergency Management plans functional active shooter exercises on our campuses. Thanks to the leadership and staff of the Texas Children’s Health Plan, or...
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Heslop receives lifetime achievement award
Director of the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy Dr. Helen Heslop was recently recognized with the American Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation Lifetime Achievement Award at the...
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