A few nurses in our Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders wanted to make sure residents living in a nearby senior wellness center were not alone during #COVID19. They wrote letters to them and became their pen pals! We love how selfless and thoughtful our #HealthCareHeroes are!
Our check-in process is now simpler than ever. Log-in to MyChart to check in ahead of your child's appointment. Please continue to wear your mask when you arrive and we'll provide you a new one after a quick symptom screening. Learn more ways we're keeping you and your family safe here: https://bit.ly/36mHSdG
We're wearing purple along with our patient Lauren for Epilepsy Awareness. Lauren has been seizure-free for 2 months. She started experiencing non-convulsive seizures and began treatment at our Dallas campus when she was just 11 months old. Lauren hasn’t let her seizures stop her from playing and enjoying the outdoors. Are you participating in #PurpleDay too? Take a selfie and show us! #EpilepsyAwarenessDay.
Diagnosed with hypertension and a heart abnormality at 16, our patient John found expert cardiac care at our Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Houston. John was able to return to the football field just a few weeks after surgery and continue his active lifestyle. Read more about John's story here: https://bit.ly/3sGUwvQ.
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra Concert Truck stopped by our Plano campus to put on a show for our team members and patient families. With COVID-19 presenting a challenging year, we enjoy providing unique experiences like this to help brighten the days of those who could watch this special musical treat!
Effective March 23, two designated caregivers, 18 years or older, will be allowed to simultaneously visit patients at all levels of care. Patients visiting our Emergency Rooms and patients who test positive for COVID-19 will continue to have only one caregiver per patient allowed.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to to provide patients, families and team members the safest environment to receive and give care. Learn more about our updated visitor restrictions at https://bit.ly/3segg2b.
Our Child Life, Music Therapy and Social Work teams across our campuses become the difference every day for our patients and their families. Whether it's providing education, facilitating play opportunities, or explaining procedures, these teams provide whole-family support. You can help our teams by shopping their Amazon Wish Lists below. Items purchased will be directly shipped to our teams and delivered to our patients to help make their stay with us extra special. #ChildLifeMonth #SocialWorkMonth
Plano - https://amzn.to/35oMWMj
Our Children's House - https://amzn.to/2E6yTPr
Dallas - https://amzn.to/2QILgYE
As we begin spring, it's important to know the similarities and differences between COVID-19 and seasonal allergies. If your child hasn't had allergies before or if their symptoms seem different, it's best to get your pediatrician's advice. Learn more from our experts at https://bit.ly/2Qk2QUv.
