August 7, 2023

With the first phase of Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women’s $245 million expansion complete, outpatient OB/GYN practices recently moved to their new home across the street at Pavilion Tower II. The former Baylor Clinic building (located at 6620 Main Street) will transform into Texas Children’s newest medical tower upon completion – adding 190,000 square feet to the hospital’s footprint, improving patient access and creating space for more adult inpatient and neonatal intensive care beds within the Pavilion for Women.

“This investment in our Pavilion for Women will allow us to increase delivery volumes significantly, but additionally the added space will allow us to continue to grow these specialized clinics that cater to women at every stage of life,” said Michele Birsinger, assistant vice president of Women’s Services.

First to migrate was the Women’s Specialists of Houston (WSH) team on June 12, followed by Partners in OB/GYN Care (POGC) on July 18. Both groups halted clinic operations for moving day, gathering bright and early to ceremoniously turn the lights out in their old space and walk together to the new tower. Clinic leaders shared inspiring remarks upon arrival, and a workforce chaplain was present to facilitate a Blessing of the Hands and gratefulness prayer before lights were turned on with excitement and cheer.

We want to emphasize the importance of the people, read the moving day pamphlet. The Pavilion Tower II is a state-of-the-art facility, but without the people, processes and programs in place, it’s just a facility…the dedicated, intelligent and passionate faces that light up our clinics will remain the same for our patients and families.

To mark the special occasion, team members participated in a scavenger hunt to get familiar with their new floors and were treated to gift bags and mini Zen gardens for their desks. Workforce Well-being was also on hand to provide resources and gather insights on how to best equip and decorate respite rooms.

Before the OB/GYN clinics relocated, our Women’s Physical Therapy team were some of the first occupants of the new medical tower.

“Although we’ve offered physical therapy services since 2012, this is the first time we’ve had our own designated space,” said Sarah Ammons, specialty therapy coordinator. “We now have eight treatment rooms and a gym area, including cardiovascular and strength training equipment…care will improve greatly now that we have the space and resources to treat our patients more completely and return them to their prior level of function.”

These clinics are now open for patient activity – you can find WSH on Level 13 and POGC on Level 11 of the new medical tower, just follow the signs on the sky bridge on Level 3 of the Pavilion for Women. Baylor OB/GYN will relocate by the end of 2023, and the full Pavilion for Women expansion will complete in 2024.

Click here to read more on this exciting development.

October 5, 2022

The years surrounding menopause are an important time in a woman’s life. For many women, the hormonal shifts of menopause may cause difficult symptoms, including hot flashes, forgetfulness, mood swings, and more. These years may also include challenges unrelated to menopause, like struggling to balance caring for children, aging parents and oneself; making important career moves; dealing with the “empty nest” experience; and much more.

But talking about a woman’s experience of menopause and midlife has not been the norm. It’s common for women to feel alone and lack important information and as they go through the changes of perimenopause (the years leading up to menopause), menopause, and post menopause. They may suffer in silence, not realizing that there are ways to deal with menopausal symptoms, and women to provide help and companionship during the journey.

The Menopause Center at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women is working to change that. Beginning on Wednesday, November 2, we will launch Menopause Matters. This five session series will bring women together to hear from trusted experts and talk with each other about their questions and experiences. We’ll cover:

  • The experience of menopause – the best and worst parts of this stage of life
  • Nutrition and body image – steps to manage body changes at midlife
  • Healthy body – why menopause is an important time to pay attention to your physical health
  • Healthy mind – mental health during the menopause transition
  • Sexual wellness – how to be safe, happy and satisfied

Each session will include a brief presentation from a subject matter expert and lots of time for women to talk with each other.

If you are in the menopausal years, please join us. You’ll be glad you did!

Virtual Group, 5 one-hour sessions on Wednesdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., November 2, 9, 16 (skip a week for Thanksgiving), 30, December 7

Registration fee is $0 for employees and $50 for the public.

In-Person Group, 5 ninety-minute sessions on Wednesdays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8

Registration fee is $60 for employees and $75 for the public.

Click here for more information and to register.

August 4, 2022

This campaign will launch in a variety of places including:

  • TV beginning Friday, August 5
  • Radio beginning Friday, August 5
  • Print ads – currently in market
  • Digital online website and mobile phone banner ads – currently in market
  • Social media – currently in market

With messaging including, “we’re here for what’s ahead” and “delivering the care women need in the way they deserve,” the campaign assures women they should expect only the best care as they plan for their future, and they can find it at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women.

“Our hope with this campaign is to connect with women on an aspirational level as they prepare for the exciting milestones to come in their lives,” said Angela McPike, Senior Vice President, Marketing, Public Relations and Philanthropy. “We want them to know we’re with them every step of the way to ensure a healthy future.”

Watch this short video to view all of the campaign’s components developed by the Marketing team, in collaboration with leadership, to reach local audiences where they are watching, listening and reading.

November 18, 2021

Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women opens a new community clinic location, bringing top tier women’s health care closer to patients who live in the Bay Area. Read more

July 26, 2021

Texas Children’s has just announced a phased, multi-year expansion plan for the Pavilion for Women that will allow us to continue providing the highest-quality care possible as one of the preeminent women’s health care destinations in the country.

“This expansion plan will not only allow us to increase our delivery volume by about 30 percent, but will also allow us have more space for specialized clinics and specific programs that will cater to women at every stage of life,” said Dr. Michael Belfort, OB/GYN-in-Chief.

Since its opening in 2012, the Pavilion has consistently fulfilled its vision to deliver exceptional care to mothers and their babies and now exceeded delivery capacity with unmatched clinical outcomes. In addition to Texas Children’s Fetal Center – a national leader in the diagnosis and treatment of abnormalities in unborn and newborn infants – the facility is home to a level IV neonatal intensive care unit.

The new expansion includes transforming the former Baylor Clinic at 6620 Main Street in the Medical Center into part of Texas Children’s campus and renaming it Main Tower, providing Texas Children’s with an additional 190,000 square feet of usable space. There will be three phases of the project, with Phase 1 expected to be completed in spring 2022 and full completion expected in 2024.

“Patients come from all across the country and the globe to access our world-renowned medical experts and the full continuum of care we offer mothers and babies,” Belfort said. “We are looking forward to increasing our capacity to offer the best care to every woman and child, from the healthiest to the sickest.”

To read more about the expansion planned for Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, click here.

May 18, 2021

During Lauren Bailey’s routine 20-week anatomy scan in October 2020, her OB/GYN noticed an abnormal growth on her placenta. It was a chorioangioma, a benign, vascular tumor. Read more

April 27, 2021

Thanks to amazing advances in robotic single-site technology and traditional single-site and transvaginal Natural Orifice Endoscopy Surgery (NOTES) for advanced pelvic surgery, many conditions – like endometriosis, uterine fibroids, pelvic prolapse, hysterectomies and reproductive cancers – can be performed using minimally invasive techniques. Read more