October 10, 2023

The Houston Astros are battling the Minnesota Twins for the chance to keep moving through the playoffs. Take some photos of you and your colleagues decked out in your Astros gear and post them on Instagram. It’s a great way to show our support, and hey, you could also win a prize.

How to participate
  1. Follow us on Instagram: @TexasChildrensPeople
  2. Post a photo of your Astros game day attire on your Instagram profile. Use the hashtags: #TCHAstrosSpirit and #OneAmazingTeam and tag the @Astros in your post.
Rules, drawing and eligibility
  • Employees are only eligible to win once regardless of how many times they post.
  • If group photos are posted, only the person posting is eligible for a prize.
  • Two winners will be selected during each playoff series.
  • Each winner will receive an Academy gift card to buy more Astros swag!
  • Winning posts will be based on the best combination of employee engagement and creativity.

For any questions, please send an email to HR Communications.

Social media tips

Get creative and go all out with your Astros attire! Engage with your fellow employees by encouraging likes and comments on your post. Showcase your team spirit like never before.

Give it your all, and let’s cheer on the Astros toward another World Series title.

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Grateful parent submitted the following Caught You Caring recognition for Pathology Patient Care Technician Amber Greer.

“It was my daughter’s first time getting blood work done, she had two unsuccessful attempts and we had come back for a redraw. We had seen Amber previously and we felt comfortable going back and seeing her. She was very personable and professional. She remembered we needed to use the heel warmers on her arms to get a good vein. She was able to get it on the first try and we were all thankful! Getting blood is never fun for anyone but Amber made it as smooth of a process as possible for baby, mom and dad! Will definitely will be asking for Ms. Amber for any future blood draws.”

Caught You Caring

There are countless examples of how team members make an impact every day. Through our Caught You Caring recognition program, anyone (patients, families, colleagues, vendors, volunteers or visitors) can provide a kind word about someone who went the extra mile. Even the smallest act of kindness can brighten someone’s day. Click here to submit a recognition for a colleague. The recipient and their leader will receive an email notification. Since its inception in 2015, there have been more than 40,000 recognitions submitted.

October 2, 2023

We are saddened to share the passing of our dear friend and beloved former volunteer, Elaine Kuper, who died Sept. 26, 2023, at the age of 100. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Oct. 8 at Congregation Beth Israel Memorial Garden – click here for more information.

Elaine, who celebrated her 100th birthday last November, was the epitome of a dedicated volunteer who truly lived and breathed Texas Children’s Hospital. Originally from Buffalo, New York, she moved to Houston when she was 12 and began volunteering just two weeks after we opened our doors in 1954. With every passing day, Elaine grew more and more in love with our patients and their families – and in return, they grew more in love with her.

“I just loved being with people,” Kuper told USA Today in a touching story they produced earlier this year to commemorate her life of service. “It’s the best. There’s no hospital like [Texas Children’s].”

Elaine was a charter member of The Auxiliary to Texas Children’s Hospital and completed over 18,000 volunteer hours in her lifetime. She spent 61 incredible years as a volunteer and was a mainstay at the information desk for over 45 years. She enrolled in Spanish lessons to help navigate Spanish-speaking families around the hospital, and also assisted with mail delivery and facility tours. The Volunteer Services suite was named in her honor at her retirement celebration in 2015.

“I consider it a blessing to have known such a giving, dedicated and purely genuine person,” said President and CEO Mark A. Wallace of Elaine’s passing.

Elaine taught us all what it means to care for others selflessly. She will be deeply missed by all of us here at Texas Children’s, and our thoughts are with her family and close friends.

Click here to view photos.

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Appreciative parent submitted the following Caught You Caring recognition for Staff Nurse Lauren Baer.

“Lauren welcomed us with a warm smile and was so kind during our visit. Macie was nervous about having her fracture looked at and Lauren made Macie feel so comfortable and happy. Thank you for a great experience!”

Caught You Caring

There are countless examples of how team members make an impact every day. Through our Caught You Caring recognition program, anyone (patients, families, colleagues, vendors, volunteers or visitors) can provide a kind word about someone who went the extra mile. Even the smallest act of kindness can brighten someone’s day. Click here to submit a recognition for a colleague. The recipient and their leader will receive an email notification. Since its inception in 2015, there have been more than 40,000 recognitions submitted.