Texas Children's 2017 Annual Report

Our Stories

Leadership, culture and determination shape much of what we do at Texas Children’s.
These three qualities plus the innovative medical care we provide created remarkable stories in 2017. Here are some of our favorites.




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Communications hub unveiled

The process of transferring critical patients got even better in 2017 with the opening of Mission Control, a communications hub for everyone involved in transfers and beyond.


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Innovation meets patient care

Since the launch of Nursing’s Innovation Solutions Council in 2017 , a group of nurses have developed new innovative ways to enhance patient care.


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Ranked No. 1 in nation

In June 2017, U.S. News & World Report announced that Texas Children’s Hospital
is now ranked No. 1 in the nation in cardiology and heart surgery.


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Off to a good start

Almost a year after the launch of a program geared toward improving a baby’s language skills, parents are singing its praises, saying upWORDS has improved communication for their child as well as the whole family.


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Expanding our reach

Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands opened its doors on April 11, 2017, marking another milestone in Texas Children’s history and expanding our access to
high-quality pediatric care.


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Austin bound

Texas Children’s is expanding the organization’s pediatric and OB/GYN services into Austin, beginning with the opening of a welcome center, followed by a pediatric urgent care clinic in spring 2018.


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Elevated patient experience

Texas Children’s Department of Surgery made significant strides in 2017 to enhance the experience of patients and families coming to us for surgical care.


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Finding answers

Through the Undiagnosed Disease Network at Texas Children’s, researchers are helping patient families find answers to rare, mysterious childhood diseases.


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United, amazing, sturdy

Hurricane Harvey tested Texas Children’s resilience and resourcefulness. But together, we weathered the storm coming out on the other side of it even stronger.


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