Voice of Nursing blog: Defending our profession
Following Washington State Senator Maureen Walsh’s “card-playing” comment undermining the role of nursing, Amanda Wenger shares why every nurse at Texas Children’s should be proud of the work they do...
View Article2018 Annual Report: Global HOPE initiative makes great strides
During its first year, the Global HOPE initiative made tremendous progress at creating an innovative pediatric hematology-oncology treatment network in sub-Saharan Africa. Learn more by visiting our...
View ArticleTexas Children’s celebrates Transplant Week
On April 26, superheroes of all sizes assembled on The Auxiliary Bridge to celebrate National Pediatric Transplant Week, observed each year during the last full week of National Donate Life Month in...
View ArticleBig announcement made center stage
Houston Texans linebacker Benardrick McKinney announced the 161st pick in the 2019 NFL Draft on April 27 live from NRG Stadium during the Houston Texans Kids Triathlon. The triathlon is the largest...
View Article2018 Annual Report: Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands
Last year, Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands celebrated its first year serving patients north of Houston and beyond, collecting praise from patients and families seeking expert care closer to...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: Fulfilling my childhood dream
Regem Biyo shares how grateful she is to begin her nursing career at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women and how the organization is helping her grow in her new role. Read more
View ArticleBe an On the Mark guest blogger
On his blog this week, Mark Wallace invites you to share your leadership story with him and how it relates to his leadership maxims. Read more
View ArticleOnline tool better connects referring providers
Provider Connect gives referring physicians and their staff direct access to our resource team for questions and concerns about referrals or issues accessing or navigating a Texas Children’s service....
View Article2018 Annual Report: The Center for Children and Women celebrates five years
Last year, Texas Children’s Health Plan celebrated the fifth anniversary of The Center for Children and Women. With two locations, the center has prospered and continues to provide high-quality...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: Celebrating our more than 3,000 nurses
In recognition of National Nurses Week, Chief Nursing Officer Mary Jo Andre shares and encourages our team of more than 3,000 nurses to take time to celebrate the amazing work they do for our patients...
View ArticleHow to submit a blog post for consideration
Choose one of Mark Wallace’s first five Leadership Maxims: Leadership always influences or determines outcomes – not some of the time, but all of the time. Leadership applies to everyone. We lead in...
View ArticleThird annual Family Fun Run in The Woodlands celebrates community health care
Texas Children’s employees and Houston-area residents came out in full force to participate in the third annual Texas Children’s Hospital and Houston Marathon Foundation Family Fun Run at Texas...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: My magical Disney World experience
While on a recent family vacation, Jeanette McMullen shares the magic of Disney World and how our patients and families can relive this magical experience at Texas Children’s thanks to our Disney...
View ArticleOpening the door: Referring physicians can access patient information via...
EpicCare Link is a web-based provider portal for Texas Children’s that gives referring physicians and their staff secure and convenient access to the hospital’s electronic medical record (EMR). Texas...
View ArticleNurses Week celebrates accomplishments
It’s hard to contain the celebration of nursing to just one week at Texas Children’s. Every day there are inspirational stories that demonstrate how our nurses go above and beyond to advance patient...
View ArticleTexas Children’s offers life-saving treatment option for children with rare...
Not too long ago a child with hepatocellular carcinoma – a rare liver cancer – would have few options for treatment and even fewer chances of long term survival. In most cases, these tumors are...
View ArticleSmile Train honors Dr. Larry Hollier at 20th anniversary gala
The stars were out and all-smiles at the Smile Train 20th Anniversary Gala on May 2 in New York City. The event, sponsored in part by Texas Children’s Hospital, honored the memory of Smile Train...
View ArticleInaugural celebration honors family advisors
On May 13, The Department of Patient and Family Engagement hosted their first Family Advisor Appreciation Celebration. The picnic themed event was organized to honor family advisors who have provided...
View Article2019 Caught You Caring Award recipients honored for high-quality work and care
Over the next couple of weeks, we will highlight some of this year’s Caught You Caring Award winners and how they go above and beyond for their patients and colleagues. Carmen Vela began working for...
View ArticleTexas Children’s hosts summit on obesity
The nation’s top medical experts, hospital executives, pediatricians and community health leaders recently convened at Texas Children’s Hospital for U.S. News & World Report’s “Combatting Childhood...
View Article