Shekerdemian authors paper in JAMA details effects of COVID-19 on children
Chief of Critical Care Dr. Lara Shekerdemian is the lead author on multicenter research that came out this week in JAMA Pediatrics. The research describes characteristics and outcomes of children with...
View ArticleNational Nurses Week celebrates the resilience, dedication of our 3,700+ heroes
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 for our patients and...
View ArticleTexas Children’s prepared to care for COVID-19 patients with Kawasaki...
So far, children have been relatively spared from the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, however, the World Health Organization launched an investigation into a potential link between the disease and a...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: Our patients appreciate YOU!
In this edition of the Voice of Nursing, we share a special video montage of heartfelt letters our patients created to show just how much they appreciate their nurses at Texas Children’s. Read more
View ArticleOn the Mark blog: We are One Amazing Team!
In his blog post, Mark Wallace salutes Texas Children’s staff and employees for their resilience and hard work to care for our patients and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
View ArticleToddler undergoes heart transplant amid COVID-19 pandemic
Amid the chaos surrounding COVID-19, Barron Shoemaker, a bright and energetic 1-year-old, got a life-saving gift – a new heart. The boy recently received a transplant at Texas Children’s Hospital where...
View ArticleBusiness Intelligence team wins International Award for use of mapping...
The use of intelligence to meet customer needs and make long term decisions is one of the reasons Texas Children’s Health Plan is experiencing a revival. The health plan’s business intelligence team...
View ArticleWorkers needed for labor pool
We have an increasing and immediate need at all campuses for employees available to work in labor pool. If you have availability, please sign up.
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: My reflections on Nurses Week
Chief Nursing Officer Mary Jo Andre shares video highlights of Nurses Week and expresses her gratitude to our internal and community partners who stepped up in very touching ways to show our nurses how...
View ArticleMamava pod offers peaceful retreat for breastfeeding moms
Texas Children’s is always looking for ways to improve the experience of our patients, families and employees during their time with our organization. We are especially sensitive to our breastfeeding...
View ArticleTake care of your well-being
Texas Children’s Well-Being team has launched a new series of Virtual Self-Care Sessions to help our team members focus on their own well-being, and better manage the stress that health care workers...
View ArticleDermatology offers drive-through service to address COVID-19 concerns
When Jennifer Brinkley got a call from Texas Children’s asking if she wanted to reschedule her son’s dermatology appointment with the drive-through clinic, Patient Express, she breathed a sigh of...
View ArticleOn the Mark blog: Ending the injustice
On his blog this week, Mark Wallace shares why we must speak up, teach our children right from wrong, lean in and have the difficult conversations. Read more
View ArticleProject Search students overcome pandemic and complete program
During the 2019-2020 school year seven students interned at Texas Children’s Health Plan as part of Project Search, a national organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities find...
View ArticleNational Running Day offers a chance to support Texas Children’s
National Running Day is just around the corner and what better time than now to become more active. All across the country Wednesday, June 3 is the annual appreciation for running as a sport — and as...
View ArticleRegister to Vote. Let your voice be heard
When it comes to voting, the process can seem unclear. To ensure all eligible voters have the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding voting, and to help navigate the voter registration...
View ArticleEfforts abound to create a touchless experience at Texas Children’s
As the world continues to fight COVID-19, Texas Children’s has implemented a number of changes to create an overall health care experience that promotes social distancing — tagged a touchless...
View ArticleTexas Children’s community hospital trauma centers receive level IV designation
Texas Children’s is excited to announce that the trauma centers at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus and Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands have been designated Level IV trauma centers by the...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: Everyone plays a role in public health
As we face the COVID-19 pandemic together, Annalyn DeMello shares her thoughts on the value of nursing in public health and how every nurse – whether a hospital nurse, educator or researcher – can make...
View ArticleTexas Children’s joins TMC in peaceful protest and walking vigil
On Tuesday, while George Floyd was being laid to rest in a solemn private service in Pearland, Texas, our Texas Children’s family joined almost 1,500 health care professionals in the Texas Medical...
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