This week on Mark Wallace‘s blog, he invites Michelle Riley-Brown, Executive Vice President, to share what Black History Month means to her. Read more
February 2, 2021
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.
December 21, 2020
After a year spent navigating the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the recipients of the 2020 Mark A. Wallace Catalyst Leadership Award will have a renewed opportunity in 2021 to enjoy a full and uninterrupted honoree experience.
Given how hard the 2020 Catalyst Leaders worked to earn such a significant award, President and CEO Mark A. Wallace decided last month to extend their term for another year. Wallace met with the award recipients in October and later shared that he believes providing them with additional time as Catalyst Leaders is only fair – particularly in light of their continued contributions and commitment throughout the pandemic.
The extended term will also give the recipients more time to take advantage of Texas Children’s premiere leadership development program. Catalyst Leaders are those who set an example to make the biggest possible difference and ensure the best possible outcomes, all while wholeheartedly embracing the organization’s mission and core values. Catalysts boldly and thoughtfully step up to the challenge of leading a project or program, successfully impacting a team, process or element of our mission. More than just recognition, the award is an opportunity for honorees to continue learning and growing those leadership skills, becoming even more effective leaders within our organization and in their personal lives.
Texas Children’s team members will be able to submit nominees for the 2022 Mark A. Wallace Catalyst Leadership Award in fall 2021. Regardless of role, employees at all levels of the workforce can nominate colleagues and be considered for the award themselves. Additional information will be provided before the nomination period opens.
To learn more about Catalyst Leader of the Year Natashia Bush, Catalyst Leaders Matthew Borges, Lindsey Fox, Bobbie Jehle and Dr. Christian Niedzwecki, and our first-ever Heart of Gold honoree Hilda Andrade, click here.
December 15, 2020
Today, Texas Children’s received our first shipment of the FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine. We are so proud to be one of the first institutions in the nation to receive the vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech and approved by the FDA for emergency use on Friday, December 11.
Today, our President & CEO, Mark A. Wallace, along with Dr. Peter Hotez, Director for Texas Children’s Center for Vaccine Development, joined thousands of our health care heroes in receiving their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Leadership influences and determines outcomes – not some of the time, but all of the time. It is our time to lead, and Mr. Wallace along with the entire leadership team would like to encourage and support all of our faculty and staff who are eligible to be vaccinated.
“At Texas Children’s, the safety and well-being of our employees and medical staff is paramount,” said Wallace. “What we know as a medical community is that vaccination is one of the safest and most effective means we have to fight against preventable diseases,” Wallace said.
Over the next several months, all Texas Children’s employees and Baylor College of Medicine faculty and staff supporting Texas Children’s are eligible to be vaccinated at no cost. For more information and to opt in please click here to visit our COVID-19 vaccine distribution website.
“I’m excited that we are in the midst of administering the COVID-19 vaccine to our workforce,” Wallace added. “Based on guidance from the National Academy of Sciences and state guidance on vaccine allocation, we’ve established a framework for equitable allocation that guides us in our distribution process.”
Texas Children’s has been leading the way in responding to the global pandemic since it emerged, particularly by adopting and advocating for practices that help stop the spread of COVID-19: hand washing, social distancing and properly wearing a mask. Those powerful preventative measures must continue even as COVID-19 vaccine doses begin to be administered.
“Our One Amazing Team has consistently overcome the impacts and challenges of COVID-19 to keep Texas Children’s sturdy and strong for those who need us. It is wonderful to see Texas Children’s is at the forefront of medical history – helping to pioneer the vaccine that many hope will turn the tide in the global fight against the pandemic,” stated Wallace.
November 23, 2020
This week on Mark Wallace’s blog, he shares what he’s thankful for and how he finds gratitude in difficult times. Read more
October 13, 2020
This week on Mark Wallace’s blog, he takes a look at the importance of Election Day and our opportunity to vote early. Read more