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Nov. 1, 2011
A heart for Jordan Merecka: Texas Children’s Hospital’s first Total Artificial Heart patient receives the gift of a donor heart

Nov. 1, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital urges parents to protect babies from RSV, the leading cause of infant hospitalization in the U.S.

Oct. 25, 2011
A Disproportionate Burden of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) found in India and South Asia

Oct. 25, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital offers tips to help parents prepare for a safe Halloween

Oct. 20, 2011
Hotez directs multi-pronged attack on world's neglected diseases

Oct. 19, 2011
Grants support efforts to improve neuroblastoma treatment

Oct. 17, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital study finds that, for obese children, less is more when it comes to initiating general anesthesia

Oct. 13, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital and Kohl’s Department Stores teach parents how to keep their children “Safe at Home”

Oct. 13, 2011
Texas Children’s Health Plan and the Houston Department of Health and Human Services educate local families on the dangers of lead poisoning

Oct. 6, 2011
Research sponsored by Texas Children’s Hospital finds health coverage for Houston area children decreased during recession

Oct. 4, 2011
The Blue Bird Circle continues its support of pediatric neurology care at Texas Children’s Hospital with $400,000 donation

Oct. 4, 2011
Texas Oilman’s Bass donates $200,000 to Texas Children’s Pediatric Kidney Fund

Oct. 4, 2011
Longtime Texas Children’s Hospital supporter, The Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, donates $400,000 to West Campus

Sept. 28, 2011
$12 million collaborative grant seeks to improve cord blood transplantation for cancer patients

Sept. 26, 2011
Pioneering scientist Dr. Peter Hotez wins major award for Excellence in Inter-American Public Health

September 20, 2011
Angola sickle cell disease program begins pilot phase

August 31, 2011
Runner's knee pain usually linked to foot, hip problem

August 31, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital discharges first pediatric Total Artificial Heart patient to wait for donor heart at home

August 30, 2011
Extreme heat raises concerns about lunchbox food safety

August 30, 2011
Joint Cell and Gene Therapy program receives FACT accreditation

August 25, 2011
Christopher Cummings, Ph.D. appointed director of research development at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital

August 19, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital brings pediatric simulation into operating rooms

August 12, 2011
Texas Children's Mobile Clinics provide health care to children in hard-to-reach and medically underserved areas

August 10, 2011
Texas Children's Health Plan awarded contracts for STAR Medicaid and CHIP

August 9, 2011
Texas Children's Hospital launches new donor breast milk program

August 8, 2011
Teaching preschoolers independent living skills shapes responsibility

August 3, 2011
Texas Children's Hospital leads the way by feeding 100 percent human breast milk to low birth weight infants in NICU

August 3, 2011
Texas Children's Hospital explants heart assist device: sends teen home with a healed heart

August 1, 2011
Texas Children's Pediatric Associates provide tips for a healthy transition back-to-school

August 1, 2011
U.S. News names 76 Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine physicians as “Top Doctors”

July 29, 2011
Texas Children’s Global Health Corps Launches

July 21, 2011
Penny receives Vietnam's highest health honor

July 18, 2011
Texas Children's Hospital pioneers use of MRI-guided laser surgery for revolutionary new epilepsy treatment

July 12, 2011
New center to focus on genetics of childhood cancer with goal of improving therapy

July 12, 2011
Texas Children’s and Scott & White Healthcare Launch 20-Year Partnership in Pediatrics

July 12, 2011
Dr. Christian Schaaf receives Duke Foundation award for neuropsychiatric research

July 1, 2011
Texas Children’s suggests key staples for an essential summer safety kit

June 30, 2011
Local clergy members offer diverse religious blessings for dedication of new interfaith chapel at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus

June 29, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital is first pediatric hospital in the nation to implant artificial heart

June 28, 2011
Renowned juvenile diabetes physician-scientist joins Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital

June 23, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital receives Medicaid incentive payments Houston hospital earns bonus for conversion to electronic health records

June 22, 2011
Texas Children's Fetal Center study shows perinatal management improves outcomes for babies with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

June 20, 2011
Dr. George Bisset selected as Honorary Member of the German and Austrian Radiological Societies

June 20, 2011
Dr. Brigitta U. Mueller appointed Examiner for 2011 Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award

June 15, 2011
A mother’s determination, next-generation sequencing and the art of medicine provide solutions for twins

June 14, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital physician Dr. James Versalovic authors authoritative reference for diagnostic microbiology

June 10, 2011
Subtle changes in two or more genes may cause some autism

June 8, 2011
Genes provide landmarks on the roadmap of autism

June 8, 2011
BCM, Texas Children’s announce recruitment of Dr. Peter Hotez and team in major advance to develop vaccines for world’s poor

June 1, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital receives CIO 100 award for excellence in information technology

May 19, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital releases new handbook of pediatrics and neonatology

May 18, 2011
Three Texas Children’s physicians named finalists for Houston Business Journal’s Health Care Heroes awards

May 17, 2011
Pediatric strokes: More common than most people think

May 17, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital ranked among nation’s best pediatric institutions by U.S.News & World Report

May 10, 2011
Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research at Texas Children’s Hospital recognized for collaborative approach to increasing immunization rates

May 9, 2011
Faculty to be recognized for outstanding teaching

May 9, 2011
Five nurses from Texas Children's Hospital honored by the Houston Chronicle's 2011 Salute to Nurses

May 3, 2011
Beaudet named to National Academy of Sciences

May 2, 2011
Teen patients on renal dialysis didn't have to miss the prom

April 26, 2011
BG Group and Texas Children’s Hospital kick off BG Be Fit – a MEND program

April 25, 2011
Dr. Michael C. Braun named chief of nephrology at Texas Children’s Hospital, section head of pediatric nephrology at Baylor College of Medicine

April 21, 2011
Registration open for unique summer camp, Kamp K’aana

April 14, 2011
Web-based system for childhood cancer survivors implemented nationwide by Children’s Oncology Group

April 9, 2011
Thousands from West Houston community attend fun-filled children’s festival to celebrate opening of Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus

March 30, 2011
Center for global child health announced by Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine

March 28, 2011
Texas Children’s Fetal Center is first in the Southern U.S. to successfully perform open fetal surgery to treat congenital lung malformations

March 23, 2011
Texas Children's Hospital Neuroscientist Dr. Huda Zoghbi Receives 2011 Legacy Award from The Brookwood Community

March 18, 2011
International Colloquium at Texas Children’s Hospital focuses on developments in pediatric medicine and research

March 17, 2011
Teenage congenital heart patients empowered to take responsibility for their ongoing care after attending Texas Children’s Hospital first Teen Transition Night

March 14, 2011
Dr. Virginia Moyer appointed new chair of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force

March 10, 2011
Texas Children's is first pediatric hospital to begin certification process for SynCardia's Total Artificial Heart

March 7, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital opens West Campus, Houston’s first pediatric community hospital

Feb. 24, 2011
Event honoring actor Robert Duvall raised record $9.1 million for Texas Children's Cancer Center

Feb. 24, 2011
Texas Children's Hospital hosts 63rd annual Pediatric Postgraduate Symposium

Feb. 22, 2011
Marilyn Hockenberry, Ph.D. appointed as a member of the Children's Oncology Group Scientific Council

Feb. 18, 2011
Tissue engineering methods earn funding to heal little hearts

Feb. 2, 2011
Texas Children’s Hospital Offers Credit Monitoring While Investigating Possible Data Incident

Feb. 2, 2011
Uterine health may be more important than egg quality for babies of infertile women born through IVF, says new study by Texas Children’s Hospital expert and colleagues at SART

Jan. 18, 2011
Dr. Susan Blaney named vice-chair of the Children’s Oncology Group

Dec. 30, 2010
Daskevich elected to statewide hospital association board

Dec. 30, 2010
93Q radio host Kevin Kline announces ambitious 24 hour treadmill run, plus a half marathon into Texas Children’s Cancer Center

Dec. 27, 2010
Lance Lightfoot promoted to vice president and general counsel of Texas Children’s Hospital

Dec. 20, 2010
Texas Children’s Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon raised more than $641,000 to support pediatric cancer treatment, research and education

Dec. 15, 2010
Texas Children’s world-renowned Histiocytosis Program celebrates 10-year anniversary

Dec. 8, 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital opens world’s first basic research institute for childhood neurological disease the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute

Dec. 6, 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital’s surgeon-in-chief receives award for scientific achievement and contributions to congenital heart surgery

Dec. 3, 2010
New institute taps into talents of leaders in medicine, science

Dec. 3, 2010
George S. Bisset III, M.D., Chief of Pediatric Radiology at Texas Children’s Hospital, Named RSNA President-Elect

Dec. 1, 2010
Outpatient facility opens at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus; emergency center and hospital services coming in spring 2011

Nov. 30, 2010
Texas Children’s Fetal Center launches unique program for moms expecting multiples

Nov. 23, 2010
Neonatologist at Texas Children’s Hospital receives two prominent awards for contributions to the Houston community

Nov. 16, 2010
TIGEM and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s Hospital announce collaborative laboratory in Houston

Nov. 12, 2010
Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital join prestigious pediatric emergency medicine research network

Nov. 11, 2010
Texas Children’s vaccine experts say immunization is best way to protect children and community during this flu season

Nov. 9, 2010
Mark A. Wallace, CEO of Texas Children’s Hospital, receives Texas Pediatric Society’s Distinguished Service Award for outstanding contributions to pediatrics

Nov. 5, 2010
The Blue Bird Circle pledges $1 million to establish clinical research center at Texas Children’s Hospital

Nov. 5, 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital establishes endowed chair in honor of pioneer radiologist Dr. Edward Singleton

Oct. 22, 2010
Dr. Ellen Friedman, Chief of Otolaryngology at Texas Children’s Hospital, Receives Arnold P. Gold Award for Humanism in Medicine

Oct. 21, 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital Hosts North American Investigators on Berlin Heart Trial

Oct. 18, 2010
Nancy Calles Named One of the Top 25 Women of Houston for Her Dedication and Service in Treating Children with Pediatric AIDS

Oct. 14, 2010
Texas Children’s Cancer Center Opens First Liver Tumor Center in Southwest

Oct. 13, 2010
Nurse Practitioner with Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine Selected for Excellence in Nursing Award

Oct. 6, 2010
Dr. Michael A. Belfort Named Chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine and Obstetrician/Gynecologist-In-Chief at Texas Children’s Hospital

Oct. 4, 2010
Texas Children’s Vaccine Experts Lead Discussions at Texas Immunization Summit

Oct. 1, 2010
"Miracle Bridge" Construction Begins as Texas Children's Hospital Creates Iconic Structure to Connect Campus, Enhance Patient Care

Sept. 30, 2010
Active Commute to School Has Positive Impact on Children's Physical Activity Levels

Sept. 29, 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital and Kohl’s Department Stores Demonstrate How to Guard Against Common Household Hazards for Children

Sept. 20, 2010
Dr. Daniel J. Penny, Renowned Pediatric Cardiologist, Named Chief of Cardiology at Texas Children's Hospital, Leader of Pediatric Cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine

Sept. 20, 2010
Dr. Lara Shekerdemian Announced as New Chief of Critical Care at Texas Children’s Hospital, Leader of Critical Care Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine

Sept. 20, 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital Conducts First HBV Study to Record Hepatitis B Incidence in Houston Children

Sept. 17, 2010
Texas Children’s Cancer Center Deputy Director Helps Congressmen Put the Spotlight on Pediatric Cancer

Sept. 14, 2010
Texas Children’s Cancer Center Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Making A Mark® Exhibit

Sept. 13, 2010
National Child Passenger Safety Week Is Sept. 19 through 25

Sept. 8, 2010
Dr. Charles T. Hankins Named Chief Medical Officer for Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus

Sept. 7, 2010
Cardiologist at Texas Children's Hospital Implants New Heart Valve Sparing Teen from Open Heart Surgery

Aug. 30, 2010
Texas Children’s Fetal Center Performs 200th Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Laser Ablation Surgery

Aug. 26, 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine award $500,000 in Grants to Launch New Research Investigations

Aug. 9, 2010
Texas Children's Hospital Provides Tips to Ensure a Safe and Healthy Back-to-School

Aug. 2, 2010
Pediatric Academic Societies elects physician from Texas Children’s Hospital as Program Committee Chair

Aug. 2, 2010
Dr. Robert Voigt Named Chief of Service of the Meyer Center for Developmental Pediatrics at Texas Children’s Hospital

Aug. 2, 2010
Texas Children’s Health Plan Offers Free School Supplies, Screenings During Back-to-school Fair

July 30, 2010
Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine Report Stolen Laptop

July 29, 2010
Strong Hurricane Season Predicted, Texas Children’s Hospital Prepares Patients, Families and Staff

July 28. 2010
Baylor College of Medicine Awarded $14.85 Million Grant to Complete Neurological Research Center at Texas Children’s Hospital

July 14. 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital Performs rare Triple-organ Transplant on Teen

July 5, 2010
Texas Children's Hospital Co-Sponsors Conference in Cartegena with Columbian Pediatric Society

July 1, 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital Acquires “Partners in OB/GYN Care” as Part of a New Era of Maternity and Newborn Care

June 24, 2010
Harris County Hospital District to Focus on Augmenting Primary Pediatric Care in the Community

June 23, 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital’s Physician-in-Chief Awarded Prestigious National Humanitarian Award

June 14, 2010
Dr. Stephen Welty Named Chief of Neonatology at Texas Children’s Hospital

June 11, 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital Ranks High in Houston as “Best Place to Work”

June 3, 2010
Famed Jewelry Designer Mindy Lam Creates Unique Commemorative Pin for Texas Children's Hospital

June 3, 2010
New Maternity Facility at Texas Children's Hospital is "Showing!" Sparkling "Tree of Miracles" Raised During Topping Out Ceremony

June 3, 2010
U.S. News Media Group Ranks Texas Children’s Hospital Among Leading Pediatric Institutions Nationwide

May 5, 2010
Texas Children’s Names New Chief of Pediatric Radiology

May 4, 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital Names 20-Year Nurse Leader Shannon McCord as Director of Patient Care Services at New West Campus

May 3, 2010
History Making Heart Patient from Texas Children’s Hospital Returns Home After Year-Long Medical Journey

April 26, 2010
Texas Children’s Hospital Invites West Houston Community Members to Make a Lasting Mark at New West Campus Hospital Through Brick Campaign

April 23, 2010
Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research’s “Cocoon Strategy” Vaccination Program Featured Online in TMA CME-Accredited Physician Course

4/15/2010
Texas Children’s Cancer Center First in Texas to Magnetically Lengthen Nine-Year-Old’s Leg as She Grows

4/2/2010
Sandy McElligott Named Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer at Texas Children's Hospital

4/2/2010
Texas Children’s Hospital Hosts Ambassador Event Focused on Current and Future Pandemics

3/30/2010
Renovated Arena Club Named for Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus

3/29/2010
Texas Children's Remembers Dan Duncan

3/26/2010
Construction Magazine Names Texas Children’s Hospital ‘Owner of the Year’

3/25/2010
Texas Children’s Physician Wins $950k Grant to Support Pediatric Cancer Survivors

3/11/2010
Texas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Simulation Center Welcomes Members of Houston's City Council

3/10/2010
Texas Children’s Hospital Announces Advisory Council for New West Campus Location

3/10/2010
Dr. Charles D. Fraser, Jr., Renowned Congenital Heart Surgeon, Named Surgeon-in-Chief at Texas Children's Hospital

3/8/2010
West Houston Elementary Students Create Original Art Tiles for New Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus

3/4/2010
West Houston Pediatrician Retires 55 Years to the Day from Practice Opening; Last Appointment is Third-Generation Patient

3/12/2010
Texas Children’s Hospital Discharges History-Making Teen Patient Again; This Time with a Transplanted Heart Replacing Mechanical Device

2/10/2010
Texas Children’s Hospital Heart Center and Rice University Host Dr. Doris Taylor at the Frances Rather Seybold Memorial Lecture

2/1/2010
Texas Children’s Hospital’s Child Life Program Receives $116K Donation from Spirit Halloween Superstore and the Residents of Houston

2/1/2010
Nation’s First “Cocoon Strategy” Vaccination Program Delivers 10,000th Immunization

2/1/2010
Texas Children’s Newborn Center is First U.S. Pediatric Hospital Designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre

1/19/2010
Texas Children's Physician Finds Rotavirus Vaccine Effective in Protecting Young Children

1/14/2010
Chevron Houston Marathon Runners to Visit Texas Children's Patients

1/1/2010
Houston Radio DJ Kevin Kline Completes 500-mile, 13-Day Ultramarathon Across Texas for Kids with Cancer

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