Published by Texas Children’s HospitalComments Off on Welcome Dr. Karen Hill, Senior VP and Chief Medical Officer at Texas Children’s Health Plan
Effective February 2, 2022, Texas Children’s Health Plan, the nation’s first health maintenance organization (HMO) created just for children, announced the appointment of Dr. Karen Hill as its new Senior Vice President (SVP) and Chief Medical Officer (CMO). Dr. Hill is a seasoned health care executive and board-certified Internal Medicine and Pediatrics licensed medical doctor (M.D.). In […]
Published by Texas Children’s HospitalComments Off on Examining why Radiologists shine bright at Texas Children’s Urgent Care
Anyone who has kids knows that they have a hard time being still. Trying to get the correct position for an x-ray can be challenging when working with children. That’s where pediatric radiology techs like Jennifer Vaughn come in, earning the trust of her patients with the help of a strong Urgent Care team. “No […]
Kara Palmer knew nursing was her calling as early as high school after volunteering in an emergency room. Although the position was pretty intense for a teenager, Kara loved interacting with the children that came into the ER and saw her mission through their eyes and promptly pursued nursing upon graduation. Growing up in Houston, […]
Published by Texas Children’s HospitalComments Off on Texas Children’s Pediatrics renames facility to honor longtime physician Dr. Cheryl Hardin
In honor of her dedicated service to Texas Children’s Pediatrics (TCP) and long-held commitment to foster access to quality care and education, Texas Children’s is renaming the Community Care Center at Corinthian Pointe for retired physician Dr. Cheryl Hardin. President and CEO Mark A. Wallace unveiled the new Dr. Cheryl L. Hardin Community Care Center at TCP Corinthian […]
Published by Texas Children’s HospitalComments Off on Welcome West Campus’ Newest Team Member, Facility Dog Angus
Our team at Texas Children’s Hospital West Campus has a new four-legged team member named Angus. The two-year-old Labrador/Golden Retriever mix joins Facility Dogs Elsa, Bailey, Pinto, and Pluto who serve patients at Texas Children’s in the Texas Medical Center, and Golden doodle/Golden Retriever mix, Cohen, who serves patients at Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands. All six dogs are […]
Zett Small grew up in a family where acts of service to the community and volunteerism were the norm. Her biggest influence was her brother, Gabe, who inspired a strong sense of teamwork and altruism. Upon graduating from American University in Washington, D.C. with a major in Political Science, Zett moved between government and nonprofit […]
Seher Bachoo-Ali grew up idolizing her father. Having migrated to the United States from Pakistan 35 years ago, Seher’s father worked hard for his family and instilled in Seher the lessons of working hard to achieve your goals, while staying humble to your roots. It was this sense of drive that propelled Seher to take […]
No job is small in a large, fast-growing organization like Texas Children’s. Since he was hired in 1983, Records Management Specialist Earwin Carrington has witnessed great changes in the volume of medical records and the technology used to manage them. Although he may not have direct interactions with the families Texas Children’s serves, good recordkeeping […]
Published by Texas Children’s HospitalComments Off on Reflections on Providing Culturally Competent Care with Dr. Roger Nicome
For some families, trying to understand complex medical terms and processing the best care methods for their loved ones can feel daunting. Health literacy is the ability to obtain, read, comprehend, and utilize healthcare information to make decisions that will provide the best care for a patient. Health literacy varies from patient to patient due […]
Published by Texas Children’s HospitalComments Off on Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month: Q&A with Team Member Krystal Hall
Like all of us, Texas Children’s Systems Analyst Krystal Hall has many identities that shape her life and experiences – from her Mexican-American heritage, to being a first-generation college graduate and full-time working mother. Growing up in Houston, one of the most diverse cities in America, hasn’t stopped Krystal from feeling at times that she […]
