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Texas Children’s fetal medicine experts will present at IFMSS Conference
The International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society (IFMSS) led by co-presidents Doctors Oluyinka and Olutoyin Olutoye, will convene for its annual meeting in Kasane, Botswana from August 2 to 7,...
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Main OR staff bring skills to Guatemala medical mission
A team of nurses, surgeons, and anesthesiologists from Texas Children’s Hospital’s Main Operating Room recently participated in a medical mission in Antigua, Guatemala. The mission was coordinated by...
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Franklin named a participant in Health Innovators Partnership with The Aspen...
Wayne Franklin, MD, director and founder of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program, was recently selected to participate in The Aspen Institute Fellowship, a two-year fellowship focused on...
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Dormans receives honorary professorship
Chief of Orthopedics John Dormans, MD, received an honorary professorship in Orthopaedic Surgery from the School of Medicine at the University of Basrah in Basra, Iraq. He was presented with the honor...
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Super Star Leader: Paula McSwain
Paula McSwain of Texas Children’s Pediatrics Baytown is the latest Texas Children’s Super Star leader. “Working for an organization that values and recognizes employees for their efforts has raised the...
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Craig Sager mentions Texas Children’s Hospital in ESPY speech
Craig Sager, recipient of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at ESPN’s Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Awards, or the ESPY Awards, gave an inspiring speech about his journey battling cancer and...
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Green Team launches recycling pilot program for alkaline batteries
From implementing eco-friendly programs to reduce medical waste, enhance energy conservation and promote recycling practices, Texas Children’s Green Team continually engages employees and staff around...
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Pokémon GO poses security and safety risks at Texas Children’s
In light of the recent Pokémon GO craze, Texas Children’s wants to remind employees about our policies and our continued responsibility to promote a safe environment for our patients and their families...
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Small donations drive home collaborative effort behind Texas Children’s...
When Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands opens its doors next year to provide dedicated pediatric care to the fast-growing population of The Woodlands and beyond, it will be the result of a...
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Texas Children’s hosts fun-filled activities for bone marrow transplant patients
Texas Children’s Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Unit hosted its first annual BMT Teen Lock-in from 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15, to 7 a.m. on Saturday, July 16. Patient played tons of games, had fun in the...
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Texas Children’s Cancer Center patients enjoy fun activities at Spa Day
On Friday, July 22, the Still Strong Foundation hosted a Spa Day for Texas Children’s Cancer Center patients and their families. Houston Texans defensive lineman Devon Still and his daughter, Leah,...
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Teamwork highlighted during annual Department of Surgery review
During his annual Department of Surgery year in review, Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Charles D. Fraser Jr. proclaimed that anything can be done if you work together toward a common goal. “It isn’t enough for...
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Choo-Choo Hut delights both the young and the young at heart
Almost 14 years ago, Dr. Jamil Azzam waited in anticipation for the dedication of what he now calls his legacy – the Texas Children’s Choo-Choo Hut, an intricate model train exhibit nestled into a...
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Texas Children’s genetic counselors play critical role in patient care, outcomes
Samantha Stover (above right) and Andi Lewis (below right) provide genetic counseling and support to their patients. If you ask Samantha Stover what she enjoys most about being a prenatal genetic...
View ArticleGarage 2 maintenance scheduled next two weekends
Elevator maintenance is scheduled for Texas Medical Center garage 2 for the next two weekends beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 30. The west side elevators (St. Luke’s end of the garage) will be...
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The Houston Texans annual 5K run & walk returns
It’s time to get active with the Houston Texans! TORO’s Kids 1K presented by Texas Children’s Hospital and the Running of the Bulls 5K Run and Walk presented by H-E-B and are back and registration is...
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Two Texas Children’s patients get a surprise visit from their favorite sports...
On July 26, 10-year-old Joseph Fleming received a big surprise from his favorite baseball team when Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve and pitcher Lance McCullers visited him at Texas...
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Let the games begin: Participate in Go for the Gold Well-Being Challenge
Texas Children’s is dedicated to supporting you in achieving optimal health and well-being. That is why we are pleased to invite you to participate in Go for the Gold, a well-being challenge that...
View ArticleFlash back to a year of partnership with the Houston Texans
Take a look at the community engagement and unique opportunities provided by the inaugural year of our partnership with the Houston Texans.
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Camp For All 2 U brings joy to children and their families
Zip, zap, zop. A group of 10 children sitting in a circle took turns saying each word over and over. Once the circle was complete, the pace quickened until you could barely understand what the...
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