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

January 11, 2021

As Texas Children’s One Amazing Team, we have continued to successfully navigate and traverse the unprecedented times accompanying the Coronavirus. Our collective workforce has adapted to new norms and protocols in day-to-day workflows to ensure the ongoing safety of patients, families, and staff throughout the organization.

One of the new protocols that has become an integral aspect within staff’s daily routine is the screening process. As staff members have received a unique, colorful wristband at the beginning of each work shift, many team members have begun collecting their wristbands. Inspired by this initial desire to reflect, commemorate, and make meaning of one’s experience as a front-line worker during this global health care crisis, Texas Children’s would like to expand the opportunity for support and reflection hospital wide.

Two art therapists at Texas Children’s will be offering an opportunity to promote staff self-care, increase community, and decrease stress through art and creative processing. Within open studio art sessions, staff members will be able to create imagery on their wristband that expresses personal perceptions and experiences through expressive writing and art making. This individual wristband art will later be collaged into the shape of the Texas Children’s Logo.

If you are interested in participating, our art therapists encourage you to be saving and collecting your wristbands for the collaboration. Please stay tuned for further communication on dates, locations, and details for this staff member self-care opportunity to be provided at the beginning of 2021.

Health care hero Godly Abraham shares why he chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Our vaccine efforts continue as we have administered more than 9,500 doses to our workforce. To opt in or learn more, please visit the vaccine website.