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July 27, 2021
More than 350 team members from the Department of Pediatrics, Ambulatory Services, came together to celebrate Texas Children’s latest investment in our people – experiencing a step toward normalcy while enjoying snacks, activities, raffles, photos and each other at a special “Beach Getaway”-themed gathering.
The bold action, as announced by President and CEO Mark A. Wallace, includes increasing each employee salary by 2 percent and providing an additional week of highly-deserved paid time off.
“If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself,” said Monica Banes, director of Nursing for Ambulatory Services, referencing a quote from American business magnate Henry Ford. “It was great to see everyone enjoying the ability to celebrate together safely. It was a no-brainer to have a theme of a Beach Getaway! Where else would you go to get away?”
Throughout the event held to recognize both providers and staff, team members filled out commitment cards pledging their first steps to building a better Tomorrow, Together at Texas Children’s. Many shared ways they intend to finish the year strong by making a pledge to themselves, our teams and our patients. Here are a few of the responses received: I commit to “giving my best to patients,” “spreading kindness and laughter,” “exercise” and “always being a great leader.”
The Ambulatory Services director team played a key role in making the department’s event such a success. Special thanks go to Banes, Brian Cordasco, Kim Frawner, Patty Luke, Tina Ninan, Greisi Ramirez and Carrie Rys.
Together, the team is staying positive and poised to persevere through the second half of 2021.
“This past year has been incredibly tough for everyone, including our team and our patients. I cannot think of a better way to acknowledge our team for their continued dedication,” said Rys, Assistant Vice President for the Department of Pediatrics. “It was heart-warming to see everyone’s excitement and gratitude following the news from Mr. Wallace.”
To see a gallery of photos featuring the Tomorrow, Together celebrations taking place across the system, click here.
July 23, 2021
This week on Mark Wallace’s blog, he takes a look at the Olympic Games and shares why Texas Children’s founding principles prepared us to care for Team USA. Read more
July 21, 2021
Visitors to TexasChildrens.org are seeing a brand-new site design today that aims to transform the way our organization communicates with our patients and their families, partners in the medical community and others who want to explore all that Texas Children’s has to offer.
The Marketing, Public Relations and Philanthropy team launched the new design for our homepage and main website late on Tuesday, July 20. Though the words, information and other familiar copy points have remained the same, the refreshed look is one of many new developments that will help move the Texas Children’s brand forward for the future.
A glimpse of the revamped site is available in the image above. To see the full design for yourself, click here.
July 20, 2021
For more than a decade, Texas Children’s has been mentioned among the Houston Business Journal’s best workplaces, and it is all because of your consistent participation in their annual survey. Now it’s time for Houston to hear your voices again this year – loud and proud!
The Best Places to Work Survey is now open through August 6. During this timeframe, you have the opportunity to submit your own reflections on why Texas Children’s continues to be your employer of choice. HBJ administers the survey via Quantum Workplace, Inc., so all responses are confidential.
To participate, simply click or copy and paste the link below into your web browser to get started: https://survey.quantumworkplace.com/bpsurvey/oc_YFQP03107
If you have any questions about the survey, contact the Best Places to Work team directly at bestplaces@quantumworkplace.com or by calling 1-888-415-8302. As this is an external survey, the Texas Children’s IS Service Desk will not be able to assist you with any issues.
Kaitlin Perera shares how her experience participating in Nursing Shared Governance gave her the confidence to take a leap into a new world of nursing. Read more
July 19, 2021
Employees can receive $1,000 for referring a candidate who joins our team and $5,000 for helping to fill one of the featured jobs. Read more