November 13, 2023

Texas Children’s Hospital has done it again, earning its second impressive workplace ranking in Austin this year. Fresh on the heels of its No. 6 recognition on the Austin Business Journal’s Best Places to Work list, Texas Children’s has received the honor of a No. 2 ranking in the mid-size category for Austin American Statesman Top Workplaces!

The ceremony was held at Fair Market in Austin and our team showed out in a big way, even earning the award for “Most Spirited” group in attendance. Nominated alongside many other companies in the Austin community, Texas Children’s executives accepted the recognition sporting matching TCH baseball jerseys. It was just one more opportunity to display the cohesive and supportive culture being built in Austin!

Austin American Statesman Top Workplaces lists are compiled by Energage, who provides a confidential survey to employees of nominated companies, then compiles scores based on corporate culture, amenities, benefits and retention strategies.

In a city as diverse and enterprising as Austin, there are no shortage of options for talented and caring professionals like the members of our One Amazing Team. Thank you for your commitment to making a difference as we continue to grow our presence in the Austin community!

Check out the recap video from this exciting event!

August 31, 2023

Texas Children’s Hospital, the largest children’s hospital in the nation and top-ranked children’s hospital in Texas, is once again being recognized as one of the best places to work in the state.

Forbes recently published its fifth annual list of America’s Best Employers by State, partnering with market research firm Statista to survey workers across the country on company image, working conditions, diversity and more. On the Texas list, Texas Children’s placed No. 7 among 80+ companies and organizations.

All surveys were anonymous to encourage candor, and as with all Forbes lists, companies pay no fee to participate.

Texas Children’s is committed to ensuring every team member feels valued for their contributions and love where they work. In just the past year, Texas Children’s was also named a Best Place to Work in both Houston and Austin by each city’s respective Business Journals.

As always, honors like these wouldn’t be possible without our One Amazing Team! Click here to see the full list from Forbes and search companies by state.

July 24, 2023

Don’t miss your opportunity to tell the Houston community why Texas Children’s is the best place to build a career.

Our dedication to our patients, families and health plan members is only matched by our dedication to our team members. We are the #1 children’s hospital in Texas because of you – the individuals who come to work every day, fueling our mission and making a difference in the lives of women and children across the globe.

Before Friday, August 4, share why you continue to choose our One Amazing Team at Texas Children’s by taking the annual Houston Business Journal (HBJ) Best Places to Work survey at https://survey.quantumworkplace.com/bpsurvey/oc_YSPB25170. Click or copy and paste this link into your web browser. Or, you can find the QR code here.

HBJ administers the survey via Quantum Workplace, Inc., so all responses are confidential. 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.

Your voice matters! Take the survey today and let it be heard.

July 11, 2023

Texas Children’s was chosen as one of Newsweek’s 2023 World’s Best Specialized Hospitals, landing at #7 among 200 pediatric hospitals from around the world.

Newsweek has partnered with global market research firm Statista for five years to rank the world’s best hospitals. Scoring for their survey is based heavily on peer recommendations, so it’s no surprise that the top-ranked American hospitals also received high reputation scores from U.S. News & World Report.

“Achieving an international, top 10 ranking – and being one of only three U.S. hospitals in the top 10 – is an extraordinary accomplishment and I am immensely proud of our One Amazing Team,” said President and CEO Mark A. Wallace.

“It truly takes seamless collaboration, unwavering dedication, world-renowned expertise and undeniable talent to create the legacy that is Texas Children’s, and I remain in awe of all that we’ve done together,” added Mr. Wallace. “I want to thank all of you for your incredible support – we’re not just here for Houston, Austin or Texas, we are here for the world and this new accolade recognizes us on an international scale!”

Click here to see more Newsweek health rankings.

June 28, 2023

This is only the first year participating in Austin Business Journal’s (ABJ) annual Best Places to Work survey, and Texas Children’s has ranked No. 6 in the Large companies category!

“This award is an honor,” said SVP of the North Austin Campus, Russ Williams. “We are so grateful to our team members for taking the time to tell the people of Austin what an amazing place Texas Children’s is to build a career!”

Nominated alongside 75 other companies across the Austin area, Texas Children’s representatives from North Austin, TCPs and TCUC gathered at the Circuit of the Americas on June 22 to learn where they ranked. The awards luncheon was teeming with energy and excitement with everyone dressed to the nines in their best racing attire.

“People get to see this as something they want to be a part of,” explained Brent Bell, Manager of TCUC Westgate. “To come join our culture and make us better than we already are.”

The ABJ’s Best Places to Work lists are compiled by Quantum Workplace, who provides a confidential survey to employees of nominated companies, then compiles scores based on corporate culture, amenities, benefits, and worker retention and attraction strategies.

On the heels of our #3 ranking by U.S. News & World Report, this recognition is just another milestone to celebrate with pride as we continue to solidify our presence in the Austin community. With a workforce of people committed to making a difference, Texas Children’s is investing in its people and making sure they feel valued for their selfless service. None of this is possible without the hard work, dedication and voices of our One Amazing Team!

View the recap video from the exciting event!

Texas Children’s takes third in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospital rankings. We also achieved the #1 ranking in Texas and are #1 in the Southwest Region. For the seventh consecutive year, our Heart Center proves to be the best place in the country for children in need of pediatric cardiology and heart surgery care.

Our Pulmonology Division also received the #1 spot for a second consecutive year. We also have a third top-ranked specialty: Nephrology successfully moved up two spots to claim their first #1 ranking.

For the second year in a row, all Texas Children’s specialties earned a place in the top 10!

Service rankings:

  • #1 Heart
  • #1 Pulmonology
  • #1 Nephrology
  • #2 Endocrinology
  • #2 Neuroscience
  • #3 Neonatology
  • #6 Cancer
  • #7 Gastroenterology and GI surgery
  • #7 Urology
  • #8 Orthopedics

President and CEO Mark A. Wallace wrote a heartfelt tribute to team members in his announcement to the organization, “These remarkable rankings were earned solely because of you. You and the incredible talents you bring to our team make us the very best in Texas and one of the nation’s top-rated children’s and women’s hospitals. You keep me going in the toughest of times and you continue to inspire me each and every day. While our goal will always be to reach #1, no matter where we land, our ranking will never define what you mean to me.”

About U.S. News Rankings

U.S. News & World Report introduced the Best Children’s Hospitals ranking in 2007 to help families of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses find the best medical care available. The rankings are the most comprehensive source of quality-related information on U.S. pediatric hospitals.

The U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospital rankings rely on clinical data from nearly 200 medical centers through a detailed survey that analyzes measures such as patient safety, infection prevention and adequacy of nurse staffing. In addition, each hospital’s score is derived from surveys of more than 15,000 pediatric specialists who are asked where they would send the sickest children in their specialty. In 2021, only 89 children’s hospitals were ranked in at least one of the 10 pediatric specialties evaluated for this annual report. Ten hospitals ranked at the top of their class and were named to the 2022-2023 Honor Roll. For more information, visit usnews.com/childrenshospitals.

February 3, 2023

For the sixth consecutive year, Texas Children’s Hospital leads the nation in pediatric transplants, as reported by the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN), the country’s unique public-private registry for organ matching.

The newly released OPTN data places the nation’s largest children’s hospital at No. 1 for pediatric heart, liver and lung transplants, and No. 2 for pediatric kidney transplants in the United States.

In 2022, Texas Children’s Transplant Services successfully performed 99 transplants, outpacing all other children’s hospitals by more than 20 complex surgeries.

“The Transplant Services team has consistently exceeded benchmarks, advanced research and established Texas Children’s as the top hospital for life-saving pediatric organ transplants,” said President and CEO Mark A. Wallace. “I am so proud of everything this team has accomplished and, most importantly, how many children’s lives they have saved. The passion and dedication of each member of this team is an inspiration to everyone at Texas Children’s.”

A track record that speaks for itself

In 2022, the Texas Children’s Hospital Transplant Services team celebrated another milestone: the 20th anniversary of its lung transplant program, through which our experts have performed 240 life-saving surgeries since 2002. The team is well-equipped to care for patients with the most complex and complicated conditions, including infants and children on life support. Over the last decade, Texas Children’s has performed more infant lung transplants than any other hospital in the nation.

Additionally, Texas Children’s Hospital received approval in 2022 from the OPTN to launch the nation’s first uterine transplant program housed within a pediatric transplant hospital. This innovative program, which aims to utilize uterus transplantation as a treatment option to help women with absolute uterine factor infertility (AUFI) achieve healthy pregnancies, will be a close partnership between the Transplant Services team and the Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women.

“While we are proud to have the highest volume of pediatric transplants, we are even more encouraged by our success rate,” said Dr. Larry H. Hollier, Surgeon-in-Chief and Department of Surgery Chair. “Our patients need and deserve the very best. Their outcomes are our top priority, and our pediatric transplant success rate is a testament to our commitment to them. Texas Children’s experts possess a depth of skill and service, both within the transplant program and throughout the hospital, that enables patients – from infants to young adults – to receive life-saving lung, heart, liver and kidney transplants and best-in-class care.”

Providing complex, multifaceted medical and surgical care

The Transplant Services team employs a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach through each aspect of the transplant process, ranging from initial referrals, which are accepted from around the world, to hospitalization and post-transplant outpatient care. The multidisciplinary team of pediatric transplant experts works closely with patients, families and referring physicians to make the evaluation process as convenient and efficient as possible.

Continuing its record of innovation and excellence, Texas Children’s Transplant Services team often achieves success with cases that other programs may consider untreatable. Its impressive list of firsts includes:

  • The first successful infant heart transplant in the United States.
  • The first pediatric lung-kidney transplant in the United States.
  • The hospital’s first – and one of only three in the nation – triple transplant of heart, lungs and liver in one procedure.

“We are only able to provide our patients with these life-saving transplants because of selfless organ donors and their families,” said Dr. John A. Goss, Medical Director of Transplant Services. “These heroes make each transplant success story possible, and the doctors, surgeons, care teams and pediatric transplant patients and families are so thankful for the gift of life from each donor.”

For more information on Transplant Services, click here.