January 19, 2021

On January 12, a dedicated team moved patients to the first-of-its-kind Texas Children’s Adult Congenital Heart Inpatient Care Unit.

 

Texas Children’s health care hero, Assistant VP Denise Tanner-Brown, shares why she chose to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. View the video below

Men of Distinction (MOD) donated $50,000 to Texas Children’s to further research by Drs. Amy Hair and Geoffrey Preidis that focuses on developing new therapies for premature infants with liver and intestinal challenges while optimizing their overall nutrition and growth. This funding will enable Drs. Hair and Preidis to move forward with the initial sample analysis and position them well for future potential grants from the NIH.

Even though the 2020 Men of Distinction Luncheon fundraiser was postponed until later in 2021 due to COVID-19, organizers went ahead and awarded partial funding so that research can progress. Texas Children’s anticipates receiving the other half of the funding after the event.

Men of Distinction was founded in 2007 to support superior biomedical research, education, and patient care focused on pediatrics in the Texas Medical Center, which directly benefits the Houston community.

Since 2014, Men of Distinction has donated $400,000 to benefit pediatric research at Texas Children’s Hospital. Past awardees include:

2018:
Dr. Sanjiv Harpavat
Dr. Mary Elizabeth Tessier

2017:
Dr. Michael A. Belfort

2014:
Sundararajah Thevananther, Ph.D.
Dr. Richard Kellermayer

January 15, 2021

This week on Mark Wallace’s blog, he reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and what we can do today to keep his legacy alive. Read more

January 12, 2021

“The only way we can put this virus behind us is by every person stepping up, opting in and being vaccinated, so I ask you to stand with me. Let’s rally together as One Amazing Team and do our part.” Whether or not you have already received your vaccination, please watch this video message.

Following last week’s events on Capitol Hill, Texas Children’s wants to emphasize to all of our team members that your safety and wellbeing remain our most important priority and that we are continuously taking steps to ensure our facilities are always secured and protected.

Over the coming weeks, during which our communities will be practicing increased vigilance, we ask for your support in maintaining a safe place to work for all. To do so, please take a moment to review the following guidance from Texas Children’s Security Services team:

  • Save our contact info. To get in touch quickly with Security Services at any time, please save their contact information to your phone: 832-824-5400.
  • If you see something, say something. Remember to stay alert and be aware of your surroundings. If at any time you see a suspicious person or unusual activity, contact Security Services immediately.
  • Practice the buddy system. When returning to your vehicle after your shift, consider using the buddy system. For employees at our three main campuses, escorts are also available 24/7 by contacting Security Services.
  • Emergency lines. For employees in the Medical Center, remember that all TMC parking garages and surface lots have Code Blue phones stationed at elevator lobbies and other convenient locations. In the event of an emergency, please use these phones to be connected with TMC police for an immediate response.
  • Always lock your vehicle. Keep packages and valuables out of sight.

Texas Children’s stands ready to respond, and has plans in place, in the event of an emergency. With your help, we can further ensure a safe and protected working environment for all of our employees.

Annabelle Gonzales, the first Texas Children’s employee to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, shares her experience and why she encourages every person who is eligible to get vaccinated. Read more