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Texas Children’s Health Plan host flu-focused events for member families.
Influenza is definitely something to fear. Every year it results in several million Americans becoming extremely ill. That’s exactly why “Boo to Flu” is an annual Halloween event that Texas Children’s Health Plan employees host to protect member families. Both events take place at The Centers.
The Center for Children and Women – Greenspoint
Nearly 800 member families attended the event on October 12.
The Center for Children and Women – Southwest
More than 1,000 member families attended the event on October 19.
Both events provided:
Children’s flu shots
Adult flu shots
Full vaccines
Medicaid Application Assistance
Anywhere Care downloads
Still need to get your flu shot?
As a Texas Children’s employee it is extremely important to keep you and your family safe with a flu vaccination. If so, visit the Employee Health Clinic.
Medical Center Employee Health
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Location: Employee Health & Wellness Center, 5 Tower by the yellow elevators | Phone: 832-824-2150
West Campus Employee Health
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Location: West Campus, Human Resources and Employee Health, 2nd floor | Phone: 832-227-1365
The Woodlands Employee Health
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Location: The Woodlands Hospital, Employee Health, 2nd Floor – Blue Wall WL. 0260 | Phone: 936-267-5287
November 11, 2019
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November 5, 2019
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October 22, 2019
Fannin Tower will be lit up in orange throughout the World Series.
Employees are encouraged to continue to wear their jerseys and best orange. Please remember to wear khakis or similar slacks but no denim jeans. We want to show our spirit while presenting a professional appearance to our patients and their families.
Keep sharing your spirit on social media, too, using the hashtags #TexasChildrensPeople and #OneAmazingTeam.
October 15, 2019
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October 7, 2019
As One Amazing Team, we share a responsibility to our patients, their families and each other to prevent the transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases like the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first and most important step in protecting against the flu and its potentially serious and even life-threatening complications.
As we enter the official 2019-20 flu season, we ask you to take action against the spread of the flu and start planning now to attend an Employee Health flu event to receive your flu vaccine. To view the event schedule, click here.
During our first week of flu vaccination, the Employee Health team vaccinated close to 5,000 employees. Although we are excited to see so much participation across the organization, we want to keep the momentum going! That is why employees who receive their flu vaccine by November 1, 2019, will be entered into a drawing to win one of 25 Nutri Ninja Pro Blenders. Employee Health will notify the winners via email on Friday, November 8.
Flu program overview
Employee Health will administer flu vaccines at no cost to Texas Children’s employees; Baylor College of Medicine employees working at Texas Children’s facilities; Morrison, Crothall, or Compass contract employees; and volunteers at Texas Children’s. Upon vaccination at Texas Children’s, staff will receive a 2019-20 flu season sticker to affix to their badges.
To reduce wait times at the flu vaccination events, employees are recommended to complete their Flu Vaccine Consent Form online via the Employee Health & Wellness Portal prior to attending the event.* Click here to view a quick video tutorial on how to access the Flu Vaccine Consent Form online. Click here for instructions on how to log in to the portal or click here to view step-by-step instructions.
Employees at Texas Children’s Pediatrics, Texas Children’s Urgent Care, and Texas Children’s Specialty Care Centers may be vaccinated at their respective practices, please speak to your leader for more information. Employees who work remotely may be referred to a designated occupational health clinic by Employee Health, or can receive their vaccine covered at 100 percent through Texas Children’s medical plan when administered by an in-network pharmacy under medical coverage.
Employees who receive their flu vaccine outside of Texas Children’s must submit their attestation and proof of vaccination via this online form.
Employees who decline the flu vaccine for approved exemptions may be required to use protective medical equipment, such as gloves and masks, when providing direct patient care services for the duration of the flu season. For more details, see Required Influenza Vaccination Policy #317 and Procedure #4218.
If you have questions about the Flu Program, contact Employee Health at 832-824-2150, option 2.
Texas Children’s Health Plan host flu-focused events for member families.
