Texas Children’s Lester and Sue Smith Legacy Tower reaches one year milestone
“I’m excited every day I walk into Legacy Tower,” said Dr. Lara Shekerdemian, service chief of Critical Care Services at Texas Children’s. “It is a wonderful environment to work in. Our patients and...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: We are one amazing team!
Since joining Texas Children’s Float Team, Heidi Aghajani shares her experiences collaborating with nurses across different units and the invaluable lessons she has learned along the way that truly...
View Article2018 Annual Report: NIH awards major grant for congenital heart disease research
The National Institute of Health awarded a team of Texas Children’s scientists a $2.2 million grant in 2018 to study and develop computer and tissue-engineered models to predict the recurrence of...
View ArticleTexas Children’s recognized among Houston’s Healthiest Employers
For the first time ever, Texas Children’s has been named by the Houston Business Journal as one of Houston’s Healthiest Employers of 2019 in recognition of our ongoing commitment to support a healthy...
View ArticleTexas Children’s experts shine at 10th annual Surgical Research Day
The latest in cutting-edge research from across Texas Children’s Department of Surgery was recently on display at the 10th annual Edmond T. Gonzales, Jr. Surgical Research Day. The event is an...
View ArticleProviding compassionate communicative care
Whether it is ensuring that families are well informed and comfortable, or walking into a room with enthusiasm willing to help her co-workers when necessary, at the crack of dawn in the Surgery...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: My Professional Day experience
Maria Cortez shares how her experiences at Professional Day far exceeded her expectations, and why she encourages her colleagues to participate in this year’s conference to further enhance the quality...
View ArticleTexas Children’s launches telehealth in English, Spanish for Health Plan members
Texas Children’s® Health Plan members are now a secure video conference away from connecting with doctors and providers anytime, anywhere. Through our very own Texas Children’s telehealth platform...
View ArticleTexas Children’s officially dedicates Lester and Sue Smith Legacy Tower
On May 31, nearly 100 guests – including Texas Children’s executive and physician leadership, members of the Board of Trustees, and the family of Lester and Sue Smith – gathered in the Russell and...
View ArticleMedical Humanities Program cultivates empathetic workforce
Being a clinician in today’s fast-paced health care environment can be stressful. The expectation to see more patients and produce better, quicker results stretches the limits of even the best care...
View Article2018 Annual Report: Texas Children’s expands into Austin
Texas Children’s marked the beginning of an exciting chapter in its history last year by opening the first Austin location, Texas Children’s Urgent Care Westgate. Since then, Texas Children’s...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: My Cigna Telehealth experience
Denine Moody shares her experience using Cigna Telehealth, a new benefit that allows employees who are enrolled in a Texas Children’s medical plan, to connect with a doctor for consultation right from...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: From patient to pediatric nurse
Lauren Stombaugh shares how her positive, patient experience with her care team at Texas Children’s 10 years ago inspired her to return to Texas Children’s to begin her nursing career. More
View Article2018 Annual Report: Pavilion for Women earns maternity care, surgical...
The Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women garnered several top distinctions in medical care for women and babies by excelling in maternity quality measures like breastfeeding practices, minimally...
View ArticleThe Periwinkle Foundation hosts Camp Periwinkle Days
Camp Periwinkle Days came to the Cancer and Hematology Centers last week creating a fun surprise for patients and families arriving for their appointments. “This could not have happened at a more...
View ArticleCritical Care service celebrates first chief of service, looks to the future
The Department of Critical Care celebrated the remarkable legacy of Dr. Thomas Vargo during Pediatric Ground Rounds on May 24. Texas Children’s founded the Thomas A. Vargo Visiting Professorship in...
View ArticleTexas Children’s Pavilion for Women earns level IV maternal care designation
Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women has been designated a level IV maternal care facility, the highest level of care available. The designation was finalized late last week and followed a rigorous site...
View ArticleTexas Children’s Pediatrics Transition Medicine Program successfully expands
More Texas Children’s Pediatrics patients over the age of 18 will have the opportunity for a smooth shift to adult care as the Transition Medicine program expands to include seven locations: Corinthian...
View ArticleTop three credit agencies affirm Texas Children’s strong credit ratings
Texas Children’s entered FY19 with a renewed focus on improving operational effectiveness and maintaining our financial excellence, goals that allow us to continue developing, expanding and reinvesting...
View ArticleFlores dominates dream job in first year
Many people hope to be able to work in their preferred career upon graduation, while others may just want to work at their desired workplace with the goal of moving towards that career. Juan Flores,...
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