Diagnosed with sickle cell disease when he was just 10 days old, Darian manages his pain and the challenges he faces with his disease with strength and positivity. With help from our team, he's found relief through new tools to help him avoid hospitalizations so he can continue to do things he loves – being outside and playing sports! We're inspired by Darian's determination and resilience! #PainAwarenessWeek #SickleCellAwarenessMonth. https://bit.ly/3iUbvpT
Our patient Santiago is celebrating a big milestone - he's completed his last chemotherapy treatment. Diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (#AML) earlier this year, Santiago always finds joy in everything he does, especially when he's riding our E-Z rollers up and down the hallways. We're inspired by Santiago's strength and love to see him smile! #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
Our Environmental Services team works around the clock to keep our campuses clean, disinfected, and safe for our patients, their families and our team members. Even before #COVID19, our team's extensive cleaning process included UV light technology and the misting system. We're so grateful for all this team does and their dedication to ensuring everyone's safety. https://bit.ly/2Gck6pn
We love watching our patient Valentina thrive! An #ECMO survivor, Valentina has overcome some tough challenges and continues to shine bright. Her mom shared this photo with us thanking our incredible nurses and ER team for providing her daughter with one of a kind care. She says this is the rainbow after the storm. We're so proud of you, Valentina!
Our Child Life teams are in need of prizes and toys for patients in our care. View and shop their wish lists now to help make our patients' stay extra special!
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Our experts and the CDC advise against some traditional Halloween festivities this year, but do not fear. There are other ways your family can safely celebrate Halloween! Learn more: https://bit.ly/37ebr19
Join our BOO Yard Sign Challenge by secretly leaving the yard sign you purchase in the yards of friends and neighbors. Signs are available for $20 and all proceeds go towards patient programs and services. Buy your sign today! #ChildrensBooChallenge https://bit.ly/2SYnCHq
Did you know that there are ways to help lower your baby's risk of #SIDS? One way to keep your baby safe is by always putting them to sleep on their backs. Our experts share more preventative measures you can take to help keep you worry free. #SafeSleepMonth https://bit.ly/3dxz8mh
When Joseph was a little more than 4 months old, our Cleft Lip and Palate team repaired his cleft lip on what his family now calls his "Happy Forever Smile Day." Early on, Joseph showed our team and his family that he's a fighter, and he continues to be every day. Way to go, Joseph! https://bit.ly/3l5fpx4
Though Halloween will look different this year, our therapy dogs are still dressing up for fun! Do you have your costume yet? You can get a 10% discount at any Dallas-area Spirit Halloween and they’ll donate 10% to us through their Spirit of Children program. We're fur-ever grateful for their donations to us through this program, which has surpassed more than $1 million! Get your coupon here: https://bit.ly/3nSWQhG
Now and then, Abby has overcome significant challenges since she left our Heart Center nearly 4 years ago. Diagnosed with a condition called cardiomyopathy, Abby had open-heart surgery to place a ventricular assist device (VAD) that helps her heart pump blood throughout her body. Our team taught her about how the VAD device works and the importance it plays in keeping her healthy. Abby says she wouldn't trade her experience for anything. She wants to become a transplant coordinator when she's older to use her experiences to support other kids through similar journeys like hers. Your future is bright, Abby! #WeHaveHeart #HeartMonth https://bit.ly/2KZhSfY
Our Heart Center team is proud to wear red today to support our #HeartWarriors during Heart Month! Learn more about the care our Heart Center team provides to mend the hearts of our tiniest patients. #WeHaveHeart #WearRedDay #HeartMonth https://bit.ly/36HAusB
Our Heart Center team in our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) goes above and beyond to make sure our patients and their families receive quality care and feel at home while they're with us. Every holiday and milestone, this team makes sure our patients feel celebrated. We're grateful for these #DifferenceMakers and all they do to create a memorable experience for our #HeartWarriors. #WeHaveHeart
Our Beyond ABC report found boys are 4 times more likely to die from suicide, although girls are more likely to attempt suicide. Our experts encourage parents to talk with their children about suicide by listening to their child’s concerns, fostering open conversations, and seeking professional help when needed. https://bit.ly/3pazGnl
Help make Valentine's Day extra special for our patients and team members by sending a free e-card. Your heartwarming personalized message of encouragement will fill their day with joy! Get started here: https://bit.ly/36ih90Q.
Our patient Georgie is giving us #MondayMotivation as we kick off #HeartMonth! Before he was born, our FETAL Center identified and worked with Georgie's mom on a treatment plan for his single ventricle heart defect. At just 4 days old, Georgie had his first open-heart surgery. He got to go home after two months in our care with the help of our Safe at Home program. Georgie's mom keeps in touch with his care team every day through this program to report his heart rate and blood pressure. Now 5 years old, Georgie celebrates the dates of his procedures as his "heartaversaries." Every milestone is a huge deal for Georgie, a sign he's growing strong and healthy! #CHDWarrior #WeHaveHeart https://bit.ly/39MYLOF
