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Heart Month
American Heart Month is observed every February in the United States. It’s a nationwide initiative designed to raise awareness about heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States, and promote heart-healthy living. The Well-Being team will host Heart Month tabling activities at each Texas Children’s campus. Please see additional details below. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at wellbeing@texaschildrens.org.
Heart Health Activities will include:
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Blood pressure screenings
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Heart health resources
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Giveaways and fun prizes
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Event Location |
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Time |
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Meyer (Lobby) |
February 16 |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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Medical Center (4th Floor PFW) |
February 17 |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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Woodlands (2nd Floor Conference Room, Side B) |
February 17 |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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North Austin Campus – 1st Floor (Outside the Cafeteria) |
February 18 |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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West Loop South – Basement Conference Room |
February 19 |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
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West Campus (1st Floor Conference Room A) |
February 18 |
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |
Heart Health Webinar
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for adults in the United States, but it is preventable. We want you to have the information and tools you need to live a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Please join Health Promotion Specialist Morgan Ford and Registered Dietitian and Health Coach Dillon Wells for a discussion on improving your heart health and overall quality of life.
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Date: Wednesday, February 25
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Time: Noon — 1 p.m.
Click here to register for the event and receive the calendar invite to join this webinar via Microsoft Teams. This webinar will be recorded.
Texas Children’s Run Club 2026
Whether you want to improve your cardiovascular strength and endurance, shed a few pounds, or spend more time outside, the TCH Run Club is the place for you! Join the Well-Being team on the second Saturday of each month this year to run, jog, or walk at Memorial Park. Yes, walkers are highly encouraged to join! This 3-mile run or walk is friendly, and dogs, families, and friends are welcome.
Wear red or pink for the first TCH Run Club meet-up of the year, which is on Valentine’s Day, to kickstart your heart health journey!
See the TCH Run Club Flyer for more details or to share with your team. Add Run Club to Your Calendar.
Employee Medical Clinic Free Health Screening Event
Start your year strong by scheduling your health screenings! A quick check-up now can help you catch potential issues early, stay on track with your wellness goals, and enjoy peace of mind throughout the year. These health screenings include a cholesterol panel, a Hemoglobin A1C test, and a Body Mass Index (BMI) assessment. Texas Children’s team members also have access to helpful resources, including Cigna, the Well-Being program, and EMC Providers, to support their health and wellness needs.
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Date |
Location |
Time |
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February 9, 2026 |
Pavilion for Women |
6 a.m. — 2 p.m. |
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February 11, 2026 |
Meyer |
9 a.m. — 1 p.m. |
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February 18, 2026 |
West Campus |
7 a.m. — 2 p.m. |
Interested in receiving a free health screening? Click here to register! If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at wellbeing@texaschildrens.org.
The Rose Mobile Mammogram Program
The Workforce Well-Being and Benefits teams are collaborating with The Rose to bring the mobile mammogram to Texas Children’s locations!
Event Details:
Location: 6330 West Loop South, Bellaire, TX 77401
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
You can click here to view the interest form. Click here to view the flyer that includes details about eligibility.
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with us at wellbeing@texaschildrens.org.
Protect Your Heart: Hypertension Education Program
These 1-hour weekly meetings will include two sessions per day covering how nutrition, stress management, and physical activity affect hypertension.
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Date: Every Thursday beginning February 5 and ending February 26
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Time: Morning session begins at 7 a.m. and lunch session begins at noon
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Location: Virtually via Microsoft Teams
If you are interested in participating in the Hypertension Education Program, click here to register.
EAP Programs
Building Resilient Relationships with Staff
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Date: Friday, February 13
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Time: 9 a.m. — 11 a.m.
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Location: Virtually via Teams
Click here to register for the event.
Nurturing Resilience Webinar: Playing to our Unique Strengths
Date: Wednesday, February 2
Time: Noon — 12:30 p.m.
Click here to register for the event.
Stress Less & Show Your Heart: Love Meditation Challenge with Headspace
Meditation has been shown to improve heart health by lowering blood pressure and reducing stress, cortisol, and inflammation. The calming practice also improves heart rate variability. Be intentional in your heart health journey this year. Enroll and download the Headspace app to join this EAP Challenge. Once you have completed three meditations, send a screenshot of the completed meditation to eap@texaschildrens.org.
There will be a drawing for a blender for five lucky participants! This Challenge runs from February 1 to February 28.
See the Meditation Challenge Flyer for more details and share it with your team!
Onsite and Virtual Fitness Classes
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Class: Core Time: noon — 12:25 p.m. Instructor BC Fitness Location: On-site in Med Center (Feigin) |
Class: Flow Yoga Time: noon — 12:25 p.m. Instructor: Black Swan Yoga Location: Virtual – Add to Calendar |
Class: Restorative Yoga Time: 5 p.m. — 6 p.m. Instructor: Black Swan Yoga Location: On-site in Med Center (Feigin) |
Class: Flow Yoga Time: noon — 12:25 p.m. Instructor: Black Swan Yoga Location: Onsite at West Campus |
Class: Flow Yoga Time: 11:15 a.m. — noon Instructor: Black Swan Yoga Location: On-site in Med Center (Feigin) |
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Class: Strengthen & Tone Time: 5 p.m. — 6 p.m. Instructor: BC Fitness Location: |
Class: Strengthen & Tone Time: 5 p.m. — 6 p.m. Instructor: BC Fitness Location: On-site in the Med Center |
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Class: Strengthen & Tone Time: 5 p.m. — 6 p.m. Instructor: BC Fitness Location: |
Class: Barre Time: noon – 12:45 p.m. Instructor: YMCA Location: |
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Class: Core Time: 6 p.m. — 6:45 p.m. Instructor: BC Fitness Location: |
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On-site classes are free at the Medical Center and West Campus. Virtual classes are also free for TCH team members. Black Swan Yoga, the YMCA, and BC Fitness offer free TCH classes and membership discounts at various locations.
Click here to view discounts and partnership information on the Employee Well-Being page via Connect.