On the Mark blog: Countering coronavirus
On his blog last week, Mark Wallace shares how the evolving situation around COVID-19 proves the sturdiness of our organization as we work together with our community partners. Read more
View ArticleVoice of Nursing: Coronavirus – What our nurses need to know
Chief Nursing Officer Mary Jo Andre shares the proactive measures we are taking to ensure the safety of our patients and care teams as we adapt and respond to the COVID-19 situation. Read more
View ArticleTexas Children’s now offering photopheresis to some transplant patients
Texas Children’s Apheresis Program led by Dr. Poyyapakkam Srivaths has reached a milestone with the addition of a new service, photopheresis. Photopheresis is a medical treatment that causes...
View ArticleTravel Declaration Form
Once you submit the form, you will be notified if you are cleared for work or will be contacted directly by Employee Health for further evaluation (based on your travel history). Complete the form here.
View ArticleThis week’s ‘My Nutrition Challenge’ video focuses on healthy fats
As we approach the end of the My Nutrition Challenge, your Texas Children’s Well-Being team wants to help our participants finish strong and make building healthier, more balanced meals a lifelong...
View ArticleLabor Pool assignments available
Texas Children’s is establishing labor pools to be staffed by employees across the system who have the skills and abilities to fulfill any potential labor needs during the COVID-19 event. The following...
View ArticleCOVID-19: Workforce screening
As part of our COVID-19 preparedness efforts, Texas Children’s is establishing mandatory screenings for all employees and staff beginning Monday, March 23. What do i need to do? Refer to the list of...
View ArticleEnvironmental Services: Warriors for Infection Control
Elex Sanchez draws on his more than 25 years in the hospitality industry to bring the same level of customer service, attention to detail and visitor experience standards to our pediatric patients and...
View ArticleWhat it takes to work from home
For many Texas Children’s employees, gone are the days of the morning commute. Our efforts to fight COVID-19 through the practice of social distancing has required more than 1,000 staffers – and...
View ArticleShoring up supplies in response to COVID-19
If you think it’s tough to get a hold of toilet paper and hand sanitizer for your house of four, just imagine doing it for a health care system that sees over 4,000 children and women daily. Shoring up...
View ArticleOn the Mark blog: Filling in the gap
On his blog this week, Mark Wallace shares an inspiring Brene Brown podcast and reminds us all to fill in the gap for each other in the days and weeks to come. Read more
View ArticleProviding reassurance: Texas Children’s leading efforts to provide expertise,...
In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Texas Children’s remains dedicated to ensuring we are a source of information and expertise. When COVID-19 first appeared in the Greater Houston area, Texas...
View Articlee-Health visits improve patient access, convenience amid COVID-19 pandemic
As COVID-19 continues to dominate the news, cause widespread closures and cancellations, and disrupt our normal way of life, it can be especially challenging for patients and their families who depend...
View ArticleTexas Children’s leading global efforts to curb effects of COVID-19 in...
While Texas Children’s employees work locally to keep COVID-19 at bay, members of our system’s global health team are working just as hard to keep the disease from spreading in areas that are far more...
View ArticleWords of the Week: April 7, 2020
Service and Significance “You are going to give your life for something. What will it be—a career, a sport, a hobby, fame, wealth? None of these will have lasting significance. Service is the pathway...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: COVID-19 – Where we are today
Chief Nursing Officer Mary Jo Andre provides an update on the evolving COVID-19 situation and highlights three areas that are being frequently addressed: PPE, testing and operations. Read more
View ArticlePharmacy Services now offering prescription curbside pick-up option to all...
In an effort to implement additional measures to help protect our patients, families and staff, Texas Children’s Pharmacy Services is now offering curbside pick-up. All Texas Children’s patients are...
View ArticleTexas Children’s ready for patient surge
After Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans in 2015, thousands of people poured into Houston looking for food, shelter and medical care. Many of them were housed at NRG Stadium, including...
View ArticleIncident Command structure plays critical role in our response to COVID-19
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Texas Children’s leaders have been working tirelessly to keep us informed about COVID-19 and the organization’s response to this historic and unprecedented event....
View ArticleTexas Children’s leads in the development of a COVID-19 vaccine
The development of a COVID-19 vaccine is the greatest medical need of our generation—and Texas Children’s is on the front lines. Drs. Peter Hotez and Maria Elena Bottazzi, who co-direct Texas...
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