Texas Children's Hospital

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sage Myers, Chief of Emergency Medicine, and Dr. Lisa Forbes Satter, Chief of Immunology, Allergy, and Retrovirology. Dr. Myers brings extensive experience in pediatric emergency medicine, with a strong focus on improving outcomes for critical patients. Dr. Forbes Satter is a recognized leader in immunology, known for her pioneering research in immune deficiencies and regulatory disorders. Join us in congratulating these incredible leaders as they take on their new roles! #BeTheDifference #OneAmazingTeam #TexasChildrenPeople

We’re proud to share that Texas Children’s has been awarded the Amazon Web Services (AWS) IMAGINE Children's Health Innovation Grant, providing over $300,000 in support. This grant will accelerate groundbreaking research powered by high-performance computing (HPC), artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data science, driving breakthroughs in rare disease treatments, genomics, personalized medicine, critical care, and diagnostics. Thank you, Amazon Web Services, for empowering us to push the boundaries of pediatric innovation and transform the future of children’s health.

Last week, we celebrated the holiday season with our annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at our Houston, Austin, West Campus, and The Woodlands locations! The event was a truly magical experience, bringing joy to both our patients and employees, highlighted by the lighting of our Christmas trees. A huge thank-you to our incredible team and volunteers who made this celebration so special.

Welcome Noelle to our #OneAmazingTeam! 🐾🧡 This sweet girl is the newest addition to our pawsitive team, and she’s already spreading boops and holiday cheer across our Heart Center. We can’t wait to share more of Noelle in the new year!

We recently had the pleasure of hosting United States Air Force fighter pilots at Texas Children's Cancer & Hematology Center! The pilots spent time with patients in their rooms, as well as in our playroom and ‘The Zone’ – a shared space for kids to play and be social, which was funded Teammates for Kids Foundation. Thank you to everyone who helped make this special visit possible!

At Texas Children’s, innovation fuels everything we do—from advancing patient care to empowering our incredible team. The Empowerment Podcast, a Leadership Learning initiative, recently featured the Employee Relations team, showcasing their commitment to fostering open dialogue and meaningful conversations. By making sure every voice is heard in an innovative way, we’re fostering a more connected and engaged team.

One of our nurses won a car! 🚗😍 Zenda Amancio, one of four nurses who were recognized for their excellence, drove home in a new Camry courtesy of Keating Toyota, who donated the vehicle in celebration of our nurses and the incredible care they provide. Keating Toyota previously donated $15,000 to our cancer and hematology department in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness.

We're proud to celebrate the 40th anniversary of our pioneering heart transplant program! For four decades, Texas Children’s Heart Transplant Program has been a global leader in pediatric care, performing nearly 600 heart transplants and delivering outcomes that are among the best in the nation. “Our program has grown so much over the past four decades, and I am deeply grateful for the hard work, expertise and commitment of every single member of our team." Said Dr. William J. Dreyer. From pioneering treatments to providing world-class, compassionate care, our team is dedicated to giving children and families hope for a brighter future. Read the full blog here: https://ow.ly/TtGf50Ul0Sf #TexasChildrenPeople #BeTheDifference #OneAmazingTeam

Congratulations to our newest DAISY Award winners! Brooke Garcia Polly Haley Megan Austin Jennifer Hinojosa Emily Herman These outstanding nurses go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on the lives of our patients and their families, offering support, comfort, and expert care. We are deeply grateful to all of our nurses for their tireless commitment to improving patient health and well-being. A special thank you to the DAISY foundation for recognizing their remarkable contributions .

Meet the Volunteers Behind First Memories Texas! Since 2007, First Memories Texas (FMT) volunteers have brought hope and comfort to families in the NICU and Heart Center at Texas Children’s. These incredible individuals have captured over 25,000 milestones and created keepsake Story Cards to celebrate each baby’s unique journey.💜 “These photos are all we have at times when we think of our babies,” shared one parent. Their compassion and creativity, transform life’s smallest moments into memories that last forever.