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Blue Bird Circle’s handcrafted Easter baskets support kids at Texas Children’s Hospital

Read full article: Blue Bird Circle’s handcrafted Easter baskets support kids at Texas Children’s Hospital

The Blue Bird Circle, a Houston-based women's organization founded in 1923, has been crafting handcrafted Easter baskets for over a century, with all proceeds supporting the Pediatric Neurology clinic at Texas Children's Hospital.

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Houston’s two pediatric cancer hospitals merging

Read full article: Houston’s two pediatric cancer hospitals merging

The new joint venture is described as a first-of-its-kind joint venture and was approved by the UT System Board of Regents and the Texas Children’s Board of Trustees.

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Feds drop charges against Texas doctor accused of leaking transgender care data

Read full article: Feds drop charges against Texas doctor accused of leaking transgender care data

Dr. Eithan Haim of Dallas had faced four counts for wrongfully disclosing the individually identifiable health information of underage patients at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.

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‘The Sale’ Houston a 3-day shopping event benefitting childhood cancer research

Read full article: ‘The Sale’ Houston a 3-day shopping event benefitting childhood cancer research

From handbags to jewelry and accessories, this annual shopping event that gives back is taking place at the Bayou Event Center.

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Texas Children’s patient finds Christmas tree with help from a robot

Read full article: Texas Children’s patient finds Christmas tree with help from a robot

At Texas Children’s Hospital, a tree farm allows hospitalized children to choose Christmas trees for their rooms, aided by a Roaming Robot Program that enables participation from isolated patients.

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‘He is a miracle child:’ 2-year-old celebrates first Christmas cancer-free

Read full article: ‘He is a miracle child:’ 2-year-old celebrates first Christmas cancer-free

A Christmas miracle indeed!

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Ukrainian family finds hope and comfort from Texas doctor during Pediatric Cancer Awareness

Read full article: Ukrainian family finds hope and comfort from Texas doctor during Pediatric Cancer Awareness

Kateryna Zadvornova and Vadym Zadvornov chose to move to Houston just before the war in Ukraine began. When their daughter started school in the U.S. they thought she was getting sick with normal childhood viruses

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Texas Children’s and other pediatric providers may lose ties with Medicaid

Read full article: Texas Children’s and other pediatric providers may lose ties with Medicaid

Health reporter Haley Hernandez explains the drama unfolding that may put your health in jeopardy

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Former Texas Children’s employees voice concerns about mass layoff

Read full article: Former Texas Children’s employees voice concerns about mass layoff

Since Texas Children’s Hospital announced its decision to cut 5 percent of its work force, several employees reached out to KPRC 2, saying they were among the roughly 1,000 who were cut.

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Physician assistant offered job at Texas Children’s Hospital, was told there was a hiring freeze after relocating

Read full article: Physician assistant offered job at Texas Children’s Hospital, was told there was a hiring freeze after relocating

Imagine getting your dream job and then moving across the country, only to be told that the job is no longer there. That's why one woman from California is taking legal action.

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Olympians use Houston-area lab to make marginal gains and go for the gold

Read full article: Olympians use Houston-area lab to make marginal gains and go for the gold

Dr. Jeff Shilt is an orthopedic surgeon at Texas Children’s Hospital in The Woodlands and a sports medicine liaison for the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee. He oversees the Human Performance and Motion Analysis lab in The Woodlands, which has helped improve the performance of four Olympians and several Paralympians.

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Fight over trans medical care is at the core of leaked Houston health records case

Read full article: Fight over trans medical care is at the core of leaked Houston health records case

A doctor says the government wants to punish him for calling attention to wrongdoing. Advocates say the families of trans kids are the ones at risk.

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Houston doctor indicted for accessing personal information on pediatric patients who weren’t under his care

Read full article: Houston doctor indicted for accessing personal information on pediatric patients who weren’t under his care

Prosecutors say Ethan Haim, 34, requested to reactivate his login access at Texas Children's Hospital, where he had a previous rotation during his residency to gain access to pediatric patients "under false pretenses and later disclosed it to a media contact."

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Here’s your chance to snag a $50 Tim Hortons treat

Read full article: Here’s your chance to snag a $50 Tim Hortons treat

Eight lucky Insiders will win a $50 gift card to Tim Hortons

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Reminders from a Congenital Heart Disease patient and cardiologist to prioritize your heart health

Read full article: Reminders from a Congenital Heart Disease patient and cardiologist to prioritize your heart health

We sat down with two people who both know the importance of heart health and the advancements that make living with a congenital heart disease possible. Dr. Ed Hickey, the Surgical Director for Texas Children’s Adult Congenital Heart Program sheds light on raising awareness of heart health, lifestyle changes, and the American Congenital Heart Association's Walk for 1-in-100. Katherine Armstrong is familiar with Congenital Heart Disease. She's a CDH patient along with her two daughters. We heard her inspiring story about listening to your body and advocating for your loved ones.

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Baking with a purpose: How Common Bond’s King Cakes are helping to fight pediatric cancer

Read full article: Baking with a purpose: How Common Bond’s King Cakes are helping to fight pediatric cancer

Common Bond has once again partnered with Sky High for Kids and Texas Children's Hospital to bring smiles to the faces of young warriors battling cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

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First-ever treatment for muscular dystrophy could help thousands of little kids

Read full article: First-ever treatment for muscular dystrophy could help thousands of little kids

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) affects one in 3,600 male births, and it can lead to immobility, and eventually death.

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Texans rookies, including C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson, celebrate Halloween with patients at Texas Children’s Hospital

Read full article: Texans rookies, including C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson, celebrate Halloween with patients at Texas Children’s Hospital

Texans rookies celebrate Halloween at hospital

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Immunotherapy research is showing promising results in childhood cancer. Here’s how.

Read full article: Immunotherapy research is showing promising results in childhood cancer. Here’s how.

While nearly 80% of children with cancer in the U.S. will be cured, many face lifelong quality-of-life challenges or medical complications that come as a result of their treatment.

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J.J. Watt pays surprise visit to heart patients at Texas Children’s Hospital

Read full article: J.J. Watt pays surprise visit to heart patients at Texas Children’s Hospital

Heart patients at Texas Children’s Hospital received a surprise visitor Saturday.

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Long-term survivor program at Texas Children’s Hospital monitors patients for life

Read full article: Long-term survivor program at Texas Children’s Hospital monitors patients for life

The medical director of the program said it's critical for the physical and emotional health of her patients for the rest of their lives.

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KPRC 2 Community: Harrison’s Heroes supporting children in local hospitals

Read full article: KPRC 2 Community: Harrison’s Heroes supporting children in local hospitals

This month's KPRC 2 community spotlight is on Harrison's Heroes, and we need your help to fill care packages for babies in the NICU.

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Astros Golf Foundation, PGA Tour announce Texas Children’s Hospital as title sponsor for 2024 Houston Open

Read full article: Astros Golf Foundation, PGA Tour announce Texas Children’s Hospital as title sponsor for 2024 Houston Open

Big news for Houston Golf fans on Wednesday as the Astros Golf Foundation and PGA Tour announced Texas Children’s as the Title Sponsor of the Houston Open.

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Department of Labor says Texas Children’s Hospital failed to protect employees after security guard assaulted by patient

Read full article: Department of Labor says Texas Children’s Hospital failed to protect employees after security guard assaulted by patient

Texas Children’s Hospital is in the hot seat and may face a hefty penalty after the U.S. Department of Labor said it failed to protect employees from patients.

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A mother’s mission in honoring her daughter’s legacy by spreading love with beauty boxes to children in hospitals

Read full article: A mother’s mission in honoring her daughter’s legacy by spreading love with beauty boxes to children in hospitals

After losing her daughter to bone cancer, one mom has been on a mission to share her daughter's joy with other children going through a difficult time and healing.

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PHOTOS: Houston, this is our first rodeo! Texas Children’s Hospital NICU shows off newborns in precious western wear

Read full article: PHOTOS: Houston, this is our first rodeo! Texas Children’s Hospital NICU shows off newborns in precious western wear

Before the rodeo rides out of town, the littlest cowboys and cowgirls at the Texas Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit joined in on the fun by donning their very best western gear and cowboy hats for a memorable photoshoot.

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Endometriosis specialists, patients coming together to share support and expertise

Read full article: Endometriosis specialists, patients coming together to share support and expertise

To mark Endometriosis Awareness Month, Baylor College of Medicine will host a special documentary screening of “Below the Belt.”

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Pediatric hospitals noticing number of critically ill patients increasing as common viruses surge

Read full article: Pediatric hospitals noticing number of critically ill patients increasing as common viruses surge

RSV and the flu are hitting the pediatric population hard right now.

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‘My baby is fighting for his life’: Here’s what parents need to know about RSV as cases continue to rise nationwide

Read full article: ‘My baby is fighting for his life’: Here’s what parents need to know about RSV as cases continue to rise nationwide

Inside the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Texas Children’s Hospital, the sounds of infants coughing can be heard down the hallways.

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‘You can’t touch it!’ League City teen battling leukemia becomes superstitious over Houston Astros jersey during team’s postseason run

Read full article: ‘You can’t touch it!’ League City teen battling leukemia becomes superstitious over Houston Astros jersey during team’s postseason run

A 15-year-old running athlete battling cancer believes a mix up with her superstition is why the Astros didn’t perform their best Game 1 of the World Series.

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Astros’ mascot, Orbit, delivers Nintendo Switch gaming systems at Texas Children’s Hospital while visiting patients

Read full article: Astros’ mascot, Orbit, delivers Nintendo Switch gaming systems at Texas Children’s Hospital while visiting patients

Orbit, the Houston Astros mascot, and the Shooting Stars Cheerleaders visited patients at Texas Children’s Hospital Cancer and Hematology Center at the end of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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Sickle Cell awareness: Progress happening at Texas Children’s Hospital

Read full article: Sickle Cell awareness: Progress happening at Texas Children’s Hospital

According to the Houston Health Department, Houston has the most sickle cell of all the regions in Texas.

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Texas Children’s Hospital specialized clinic helps prevent childhood cancer

Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital specialized clinic helps prevent childhood cancer

The Childhood Cancer Prevention and Screening Clinic, the first of its type in the country, screens and follows children who are at an elevated risk for developing childhood cancer.

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Doctors discuss kid’s back-to-school health concerns including monkeypox, polio, COVID outbreaks

Read full article: Doctors discuss kid’s back-to-school health concerns including monkeypox, polio, COVID outbreaks

As this school year starts, the country continues to see contagious illnesses spread.

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Texas Children’s Hospital offering vaccinations to children ahead of new school year

Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital offering vaccinations to children ahead of new school year

As Houston-area children start a new school year, the Texas Children’s Hospital is offering COVID-19 vaccinations to make sure they are better prepared.

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Dancer treated for scoliosis sees successful range of motion with newer procedure

Read full article: Dancer treated for scoliosis sees successful range of motion with newer procedure

Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine most often diagnosed in children and teenagers.

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Texas Children’s Hospital begins administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 6 months to 5 years Tuesday

Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital begins administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 6 months to 5 years Tuesday

Texas Children’s Hospital began administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 6 months to 5 years old Tuesday morning.

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Texas Children’s Hospital begins administering Pfizer vaccine booster to children ages 5-11 Friday

Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital begins administering Pfizer vaccine booster to children ages 5-11 Friday

Texas Children’s Hospital and all Texas Children’s Pediatrics practices will begin administering the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster Friday to children ages 5 to 11, a news release said.

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May Heroes: The importance of breast milk donation and what to watch out for during formula shortage

Read full article: May Heroes: The importance of breast milk donation and what to watch out for during formula shortage

Dr. Amy Hair, program director of neonatal nutrition with Texas Children’s Hospital, shares what parents need to know right now.

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A day in the life of Texas Children’s Hospital medical professionals

Read full article: A day in the life of Texas Children’s Hospital medical professionals

Doctors and nurses are heroes and walking a day in their shoes is no easy feat. Houston Life Reporter Joe Sam got a glimpse of what a typical day looks like for medical professionals working in the ER at Texas Children's Hospital.

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Texas Children’s Hospital to discuss baby formula shortage Wednesday

Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital to discuss baby formula shortage Wednesday

Medical experts with Texas Children’s Hospital will provide parents with useful information about the baby formula shortage Wednesday.

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Last day to donate: Texas Children’s Hospital still accepting donations to benefit Ukraine

Read full article: Last day to donate: Texas Children’s Hospital still accepting donations to benefit Ukraine

The nation’s largest children’s hospital is hosting a community drive to benefit Ukraine.

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Texas Children’s hosting donation drive to support Ukrainians

Read full article: Texas Children’s hosting donation drive to support Ukrainians

KPRC 2 is proud to partner with Texas Children’s, which is supporting Ukraine by hosting a donation drive at specific Texas Children’s locations Monday, April 18 through Saturday, April 23. The much-needed supplies will be gathered, sorted and shipped to the people of Ukraine.

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Texas Children’s hosting donation drive to support Ukrainians

Read full article: Texas Children’s hosting donation drive to support Ukrainians

KPRC 2 is proud to partner with Texas Children’s, which is supporting Ukraine by hosting a donation drive at specific Texas Children’s locations Monday, April 18 through Saturday, April 23. The much-needed supplies will be gathered, sorted and shipped to the people of Ukraine.

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Houston’s major health institutions forming study to determine how to prevent children from having ongoing seizures

Read full article: Houston’s major health institutions forming study to determine how to prevent children from having ongoing seizures

To study the best way to administer the seizure medication, midazolam, so that fewer children arrive at emergency departments with an ongoing seizure: Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Children’s Hospital, the Houston Fire Department Emergency Services, Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital, and UT Health are forming a study called PediDOSE to determine the best way to stop them.

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Texas Children’s Hospital pauses certain therapies for gender-affirming service amid threats of child abuse investigation

Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital pauses certain therapies for gender-affirming service amid threats of child abuse investigation

Texas Children’s Hospital has paused hormone-related prescription therapies for gender-affirming services, according to a statement.

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5 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know about preventing cancer

Read full article: 5 things a pediatric oncologist wants you to know about preventing cancer

There are things parents can do with their kids during childhood that can help prevent them from developing cancer in their lifetime.

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Omicron surge seems to have peaked in Houston, but it’s not to be celebrated, doctors say

Read full article: Omicron surge seems to have peaked in Houston, but it’s not to be celebrated, doctors say

We’ve reached the Omicron peak in the Houston area. The hope is we will move past it soon.

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70 kids hospitalized with COVID at Texas Children’s Hospital as surge continues

Read full article: 70 kids hospitalized with COVID at Texas Children’s Hospital as surge continues

Texas Children’s Hospital said it plans to share updates regarding children, COVID-19 and the omicron variant during a news conference Monday in Houston.

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Surprise deliveries: Texas Children’s Hospital delivers special Christmas gifts to patients

Read full article: Surprise deliveries: Texas Children’s Hospital delivers special Christmas gifts to patients

It's never fun to have to be a patient at a hospital, but Texas Children's Hospital did their part this week to bring that holiday cheer to their patients' faces.

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‘Pawsitively’ adorable! Dogs in PJs visit patients at Texas Children’s Hospital

Read full article: ‘Pawsitively’ adorable! Dogs in PJs visit patients at Texas Children’s Hospital

It wasn’t Donner, Blitzen or Rudolph but Elsa, Pinto, Pluto and Bailey that recently descended upon Texas Children’s Hospital to help patients get into the holiday spirit.

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WATCH LIVE: Mayor Sylvester Turner visits family COVID-19 vaccine clinic at GRB

Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Mayor Sylvester Turner visits family COVID-19 vaccine clinic at GRB

Texas Children's Hospital has opened appointments for children ages 5 and up to receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine beginning Saturday, Nov. 6, pending emergency use authorization and final sign-offs from the FDA, CDC and State next week.

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How one program is ensuring cancer survivors have support for the long term

Read full article: How one program is ensuring cancer survivors have support for the long term

Dr. Zoann Dreyer, with Texas Children’s Hospital, explains how cancer survivors are at risk of delayed side effects of treatment.

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Continuing Care: What is a long-term cancer survivor program?

Read full article: Continuing Care: What is a long-term cancer survivor program?

Wait until you hear about the Passport For Care program at Texas Children’s Hospital.

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For a child battling cancer, dogs can make all the difference, this hospital says

Read full article: For a child battling cancer, dogs can make all the difference, this hospital says

A big part of the care at Texas Children’s Hospital involves dogs: Yes, you read that correctly -- dogs.

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A deeper look at the fight against pediatric cancer

Read full article: A deeper look at the fight against pediatric cancer

It’s an incredible time in terms of pediatric cancer research, said Dr. Will Parsons, of the Precision Oncology team at Texas Children’s Hospital.

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How is the latest research helping in the battle against pediatric cancer?

Read full article: How is the latest research helping in the battle against pediatric cancer?

September marks Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month, so we wondered: When it comes to the fight against pediatric cancer, what’s new?

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Pediatric cancer awareness: How one Texas camp for kids with cancer have changed during the pandemic

Read full article: Pediatric cancer awareness: How one Texas camp for kids with cancer have changed during the pandemic

Megan McCullum’s son had brain cancer at 7-years-old. Now, he’s 12 and in remission, but she says their cancer journey gave their family something they’ll cherish forever: Camp Periwinkle.

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50 years later: the legacy of David Vetter, the boy who lived in a bubble

Read full article: 50 years later: the legacy of David Vetter, the boy who lived in a bubble

On Tuesday, David Vetter would have been 50 years old.

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3 of New Orleans ‘sickest’ pediatric patients flown to Texas Children’s Hospital in wake of Ida

Read full article: 3 of New Orleans ‘sickest’ pediatric patients flown to Texas Children’s Hospital in wake of Ida

Texas Children’s Hospital said they’re accepting some pediatric patients from New Orleans since one of the children’s hospitals there has no power.

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Pfizer vaccine trial starting for kids, babies at Texas Children’s Hospital

Read full article: Pfizer vaccine trial starting for kids, babies at Texas Children’s Hospital

At Texas Children’s Hospital, they’re in the beginning phase of clinical trials for the Pfizer vaccine in young children.

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Houston Texans, Texas Children’s Hospital select 4 local healthcare heroes to attend Super Bowl LV

Read full article: Houston Texans, Texas Children’s Hospital select 4 local healthcare heroes to attend Super Bowl LV

HOUSTON – The Houston Texans and Texas Children’s Hospital announced that they have selected four local healthcare workers to attend the Super Bowl LV as their guest in Tampa Bay on Sunday. The healthcare heroes were selected based on their “unwavering commitment to their community throughout the coronavirus pandemic,” according to a release. The four workers, among other selected care workers who’ve been invited by NFL clubs, will participate in several Super Bowl LV activities at Raymond James Stadium. Those chosen to attend Super Bowl LV in celebration of their dedication include Kaitlin Hernandez, a respiratory therapist, Bhumi Patel, a registered nurse, Matthew Rivera, a registered nurse, and Dr. Matthew Pesek, a medical director for the pediatric intensive care unit at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus. AdThe invitation will include a roundtrip flight on United Airlines, a two-night hotel accommodation, a Texans travel kit and Super Bowl LV Draft Experience, Gameday Tailgate and a ticket to the game.

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Baby Nick to be laid to rest this week, per released funeral arrangements

Read full article: Baby Nick to be laid to rest this week, per released funeral arrangements

HOUSTON – The funeral for 10-month-old baby Nick Torres has been set for this upcoming week, according to the Facebook page. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at the Compean Funeral Home at 2102 Broadway Street in Houston. Following the memorial, the child will be laid to rest at the Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in southeast Houston. The hospital pushed to take the child off life support after they ruled the child brain dead on September 30. However, the family filed several appeals to keep the child on life support because his heart was still beating.

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Baby Nick dies at home hours after being released from Texas Children’s Hospital

Read full article: Baby Nick dies at home hours after being released from Texas Children’s Hospital

HOUSTON – After a long legal battle to keep him on life support, 10-month-old Nick Torres died at home Tuesday after being released from the hospital to his family. Dr. Joseph Varon, of United Memorial Medical Center, said he helped transport Nick from the hospital to his home, where he died a couple of hours later. He said it was a very emotional moment for not only Nick’s family but the medical staff who were attending to him. After several appeals to the courts, judges ruled that the hospital could remove Nick from life support. Over the weekend, the family’s attorney said that the hospital had agreed to release Nick into the family’s care.

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Texas Children’s Hospital will allow Baby Nick to go home with parents, attorney says

Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital will allow Baby Nick to go home with parents, attorney says

HOUSTON – Baby Nick is going home to his parents. Last week, 10-month-old Nick Torres was scheduled to be taken off life support by Texas Children’s Hospital. His family has pleaded with the hospital and the courts to keep the child on life support, saying that his heart was still beating. Last night, Texas Children’s authorized to release Baby Nick to his parents. It is not clear when Baby Nick will be leaving the hospital.

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Appeals court rules in favor of Baby Nick’s family to keep him on life support longer

Read full article: Appeals court rules in favor of Baby Nick’s family to keep him on life support longer

HOUSTON – An appeals court ruled Monday in favor of Baby Nick Torres' family, allowing the family to keep him on life support for longer. Baby Nick was rushed to the hospital on September 24 after he was found unresponsive in a bathtub. A judge gave Nick’s parents and lawyer, Kevin Acevedo, until 6 p.m. Monday for the court of appeals to review the case and the motion. At 3 p.m. Monday, Acevedo held a press conference and said after they filed emergency appeals, they had not yet heard from the appeals court. Watch his full press conference below:WATCH LIVE: Attorney speaks after Baby Nick's family files an emergency appeal Monday to keep him alive.

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Texas family drives 2 hours, supports from parking lot while 16-year-old battles COVID-19 at Texas Children’s Hospital

Read full article: Texas family drives 2 hours, supports from parking lot while 16-year-old battles COVID-19 at Texas Children’s Hospital

HOUSTON – One Texas family is not giving up on seeing their loved one at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. This health battle has been tough for the Swearingen family. One Texas family is not giving up on seeing their loved one at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. At Texas Children’s our highest priority is the health and safety of those we serve. We need our families' assistance and support in protecting our patients, families and caregivers by following our visitation restrictions.

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Texas Children Hospital notifies patients of data security incident

Read full article: Texas Children Hospital notifies patients of data security incident

HOUSTON – Texas Children’s Hospital is notifying its patients of a data security incident involving one of its vendors, the hospital announced in a release Monday. Blackbaud said it has no reason to believe the attackers have another copy of the hospital’s database or released the data publicly. As soon as Texas Children’s Hospital was notified, they mailed its patients who were affected by the security incident. Texas Children’s investigation determined that certain free text fields in the database may have contained certain patients' names, dates of birth, department(s) of service, treating physician, and/or limited clinical information. Importantly, no patients' Social Security Numbers or financial records were involved in this incident," according to a release by the hospital.

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Inside the Texas Childrens Isolation Unit that is treating adults with COVID-19

Read full article: Inside the Texas Childrens Isolation Unit that is treating adults with COVID-19

KATY, Texas Texas Children's Hospital said they are committed to providing additional capacity through ICU and acute care beds to take on both pediatric and adult patients. Back then, Texas Childrens said with jet travel across the globe so common, any illness that exists in Africa, Asia or anywhere can be in Houston within a day. Five years later, that statement is more accurate than ever and their Special Isolation Unit has been expanded to have an area for adults with COVID-19. At the time it was built, it was the first pediatric SIU or Biocontainment Unit in the country. What sets this unit apart is that it is specifically designed to care for individuals with highly-contagious diseases, such as COVID-19.

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Texas Children’s Hospital employees to receive $500 stipend amid coronavirus pandemic

Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital employees to receive $500 stipend amid coronavirus pandemic

HOUSTON – Texas Children’s Hospital is giving all employees separate checks this Friday with a special stipend of $500 for those working full-time and $250 for those working part-time, president and CEO Mark A. Wallace announced. Wallace said he wants to honor the “dedication and commitment” of employees for the professional and personal sacrifices they have made while working to take care of patients amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The next few days, weeks, and months will be critical, and we are going to face some incredible challenges. As such, all employees will receive a separate check this Friday with a special stipend of $500 for those working full-time, and $250 for those working part-time. You are the heart and soul of everything we do at Texas Children’s, and I simply cannot thank you enough for the support you’re providing, wherever you may be.

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How COVID-19 could affect your pregnancy now or in the future

Read full article: How COVID-19 could affect your pregnancy now or in the future

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies.

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Daycare, symptoms and preparedness: Texas Children’s Hospital answers questions about COVID-19

Read full article: Daycare, symptoms and preparedness: Texas Children’s Hospital answers questions about COVID-19

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies.

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What is COVID-19? Texas Children’s Hospital explains

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The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies.

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Here’s what you need to know about pregnancy and COVID-19

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The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies.

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How COVID-19 could affect patients with chronic conditions like a pulmonary disease

Read full article: How COVID-19 could affect patients with chronic conditions like a pulmonary disease

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies.

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How Texas Children’s Hospital is preparing to treat patients for COVID-19

Read full article: How Texas Children’s Hospital is preparing to treat patients for COVID-19

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