Tropical Storm Beta Weather Alerts
Tuesday, September 22, 2020: 3:15 p.m. Storm expected to move out of the area tomorrow, continue exercising caution As Texas Children’s leadership and the Department of Emergency Management continue to...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: We draw strength from each other
Lauren Cavallaro shares how the challenges brought on by COVID-19 has helped her and her colleagues in the Emergency Center become a stronger team as they continue to adapt to new patient care...
View ArticleOn the Mark blog: Leading through difficult times
This week on Mark Wallace’s blog, he takes a look at how the pandemic has inspired all forms of leadership. Read more
View ArticleWords of the Week: September 29, 2020
We are in this together The following passage was written by Texas Children’s Chaplain James Denham. Over the past 6 months, I have been struck by one word over and over again – “we.” It is used...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: A glimpse into the life of a transport nurse
Melissa Campbell, a transport nurse for Texas Children’s Kangaroo Crew, shares the critical role of our transport team and how their training, passion and shared commitment to patient safety helps keep...
View ArticleCultural Competency to remain year-round priority
Although focused efforts to train employees in the area of cultural competency ends on Wednesday, the health plan will continue to make this mission a priority throughout the year. The past eight weeks...
View ArticleSubmit your Census information ASAP: Final deadline September 30, 2020
The US Constitution, Article 1, Section 2, mandates that every ten years, the country must conduct a count of its population. Today, that count is done by the non-partisan, US Census Bureau for every...
View ArticleTexas Children’s Hematology Center celebrates Sickle Cell Disease, ITP...
Texas Children’s Hematology Center participated in virtual celebrations and community awareness activities during National Sickle Cell Disease and Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP) Awareness Month....
View ArticleTake FIVE: Access to quality health care, resources not equal
This installment of the “Take Five” series provided by The Psychology Section’s Collaborative on Racial Equity and Inclusion (REI) for Black Youth acknowledges that the month of September is not only...
View ArticleThousands receive flu shot – have you?
STAR Kids Program Lead Educator Lynette Winters said getting her flu shot every year is a no brainer. “It’s like exercising and eating healthy,” Winters said. “It’s for prevention. It’s a measure we...
View ArticleOctober is Global Diversity Awareness Month
Texas Children’s is celebrating our multicultural team and the rich fabric of our culture throughout October as part of Global Diversity Awareness Month, the annual observance that reminds us all of...
View ArticleVideo: Frontline workers talk about COVID-19
Get the latest information from some of our frontline workers about COVID-19 and how Texas Children’s is working to prevent the virus and treat patients with it. Read more
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: Nursing Town Hall a success
Chief Nursing Officer Mary Jo Andre shares highlights from last week’s virtual Nursing Town Hall, which included presentations on the organization’s COVID-19 response, nursing quality outcomes, and...
View ArticleAmazon surprises Texas Children’s Cancer Center with a $500,000 donation...
As part of the company’s global Amazon Goes Gold campaign during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Amazon surprised Texas Children’s Cancer Center with a $500,000 donation. The gift will support...
View ArticleWesson retires after 23 years of service leaving surgical, academic,...
One of Texas Children’s most prominent surgeons, researchers and mentors is retiring after 23 years of dedicated service to Texas Children’s patients, families, employees and staff. Dr. David Wesson...
View ArticleIn pursuit of a healthier planet
It doesn’t get more exciting than this. Next summer, Texas Children’s employees will begin using a new and improved version of Healthy Planet, a module within the Epic Tapestry health care management...
View ArticleTake FIVE: Learn how voting is a racial equity issue, how you can take action
This installment of the “Take Five” series provided by The Psychology Section’s Collaborative on Racial Equity and Inclusion (REI) for Black Youth is voting and how it is a racial equity issue. Learn...
View ArticleTexas Children’s cheers on Houston Texans at Kids Day game
Texas Children’s celebrated PLAY 60 by cheering on the Houston Texans as they beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 5th Annual Kids Day game presented by Texas Children’s Hospital. Kids Day highlights...
View ArticleVoice of Nursing blog: My experience caring for COVID-19 patients
Haley Cole shares the challenges and lessons she learned caring for our COVID-19 patients and how her experience adapting to this new patient population has helped her grow as a nurse. Read more
View ArticleOn the Mark blog: Letting our voices be heard
This week on Mark Wallace’s blog, he takes a look at the importance of Election Day and our opportunity to vote early. Read more
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