New study puts spotlight on tuberculosis in children A recent article in the Wall Street Journal featured a study from researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School suggesting that Tuberculosis (TB) affects about one million children worldwide, twice as many as previously estimated. At Texas Children’s, TB experts identified this major pediatric Read More…
Taking care of Texas Children’s patients and families begins with taking the very best care of ourselves. That’s why the Employee Health and Wellness Center team is offering a free Hypertension Management Program open to participants on main campus to help you learn about managing your blood pressure. This eight week, confidential program is limited Read More…
Everyone hears that proper nutrition plays a significant role in your overall health though it’s not often as easy as it sounds. A healthy meal is the best start to achieving your optimal health and wellness goals but where do you start? Texas Children’s is dedicated to supporting you as you strive to meet your Read More…
April marks Child Abuse Prevention month. The Child Abuse Pediatrics team hopes this is a reminder for all of us to pay attention to the signs of abuse and take action. Last year, more than 1,400 children who came through the Texas Children’s Hospital doors were identified as being abused or neglected. Twenty-six of them Read More…
The annual Doctors’ Day celebration took place during a luncheon honoring the hard work of our physicians. The event was attended by doctors and members of the leadership team who stopped by to say thank you.