The Cancer Center team at Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands celebrated Going Gold all week for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 💛 Thank you to Major League Soccer (MLS) and Houston Dynamo for sending our patients goodie bags as part of their Kick Childhood Cancer campaign.
From our children’s perspective, everyday life looks a bit different right now. However, one thing that has remained constant is our children’s ability and desire to play. Today on the blog, we share why play is an amazing medium for children to express themselves: http://ow.ly/WlXM50Bxg8q
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Even in uncertain times, children’s love of play remains | Texas Children's Hospital
With back-to-school preparation looking completely different this year, parents and caregivers should not only update their school checklists with annually scheduled appointments and grade-appropriate school supplies, but also essential, safety items that will help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
On today's blog, Dr. Katherine J. Leaming-Van Zandt, medical director of the Texas Children's Hospital - West Campus Emergency Center, shares a back-to-school checklist that can be a helpful guide and resource for parents & caregivers of school-aged kids: http://ow.ly/qsSD50BokLa
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Last minute back-to-school checklist for all learning environments | Texas Children's Hospital
This year’s annual YMCA Kids Triathlon presented by Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands has been transitioned into a Virtual Event for 2020. Designed for all levels, children ages 5–15 are eligible to register and experience the fun and excitement of triathlon.
Online registration and event information is available at ymcahouston.org/ymca-kids-tri. Registration closes October 21. http://ow.ly/OPmG50BmnDd
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The Woodlands Family YMCA Kids Triathlon Presented by Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands has Transitioned to a Virtual Race in 2020
Dr. Virginia Cline, pediatric psychologist at Texas Children's Hospital, recommends giving yourself the time to experience and express normal emotions in these abnormal and stressful situations. Today on the blog, she shares how parents can help kids overwhelmed by 2020 cope and grow: http://ow.ly/SEhc50BmkLE
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Posttraumatic growth: Here’s how parents can help kids overwhelmed by 2020 cope and grow | Texas Children's Hospital
Houston Dash player, Megan Oyster, met Loren Arzayus, 17 year-old soccer player recovering from an injury, during a virtual visit at Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands in August. Megan cheered Loren up while telling stories about her own struggles with injury and they had a great time talking about many topics including their shared passion for sports and soccer.
Following the virtual visit, Loren received an autographed poster from Megan, which was given to her during her most recent visit.
Tantas cosas han cambiado, y siguen cambiando, para usted y su familia durante este tiempo de la pandemia del COVID-19. Con este cambio es probable que nuestros hijos estén teniendo más berrinches, llorando, queriendo o pidiendo más atención. Hoy en el blog, le ofrecemos algunas estrategias para manejar estos comportamientos: http://ow.ly/RRdt50BMtVU
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Estrategias para aumentar los comportamientos positivos en el hogar | Texas Children's Hospital
Every year from Oct. 6-12, we celebrate National Physician Assistant Week, which recognizes the PA profession and its contributions to the nation’s health. Join us in celebrating our wonderful PAs from Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands’ Orthopedics department!
Fire and burn related injuries are the third leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14. It’s important for caregivers to know how to properly identify the severity burn and when to seek medical treatment. On today’s blog, we discuss different potential causes of burns, ways to recognize different types of burns, when to seek additional help and helpful tips to prevent burns in children: http://ow.ly/Qkqn50BLj5s
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Burn care: How to recognize severity and care for burn injuries in children | Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's Urgent Care The Woodlands is now open! Located at Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands campus, we offer the same great care you have come to know and trust – evenings and weekends. Learn more about their newest location: texaschildrensurgentcare.org
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Texas Children's Urgent Care The Woodlands is now open! Located at Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands campus, we offer the same great care you have come to know and trust – evenings and weekends. Learn more about our newest location: texaschildrensurgentcare.org
Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands celebrated Fall Fun Day where staff handed out 400+ bags of fall-themed toys and activities to our patients and families. Additionally, our patients in the NICU had their first Halloween pumpkin pictures taken by the Texas Children's Child Life team with the support of First Memories Texas equipment and supplies. Thank you to all of our community partners for making this memorable event so special! 🎃
In July, 13-year-old Mac Barrow was diagnosed with a mild case of COVID-19, but recovered well. In August, after falling ill with what his parents thought was a stomach bug, he was taken to Texas Children's Hospital’s Emergency Center for further evaluation.
This resulted in a diagnosis of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, a rare delayed consequence of COVID-19 infection. Learn more about his experience at Texas Children's Heart Center’s COVID-19 Return to Activity Clinic: http://ow.ly/UbHg50BWJJU
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First-of-its-kind COVID-19 Return to Activity Clinic guides patient back to the football field safely | Texas Children's Hospital
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In July, 13-year-old Mac Barrow was diagnosed with a mild case of COVID-19, but recovered well. In August, after falling ill with what his parents thought was a stomach bug, he was taken to Texas Children's Hospital’s Emergency Center for further evaluation.
This resulted in a diagnosis of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, a rare delayed consequence of COVID-19 infection. Learn more about his experience at Texas Children’s Heart Center’s COVID-19 Return to Activity Clinic: http://ow.ly/UbHg50BWJJU
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In July, 13-year-old Mac Barrow was diagnosed with a mild case of COVID-19, but recovered well. In August, after falling ill with what his parents thought was a stomach bug, he was taken to Texas Children's Hospital’s Emergency Center for further evaluation.
This resulted in a diagnosis of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children, or MIS-C, a rare delayed consequence of COVID-19 infection. Learn more about his experience at Texas Children’s Heart Center’s COVID-19 Return to Activity Clinic: http://ow.ly/UbHg50BWJJU
When many people think about tuberculosis (TB), they consider it a long gone, archaic disease. However, TB is the leading infectious disease killer in the world, causing disease and suffering in 10 million people and claims the lives of 1.5 million every year across the world.
Texas Children's Global TB Program aims to address gaps associated with pediatric TB care and treatment in the most vulnerable populations throughout the world. Learn more about how the program uses tools of research, education, program implementation and advocacy to prevent, diagnose and treat TB in children: http://ow.ly/drw250BYSDS
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Fighting to close the GAP on global pediatric TB care | Texas Children's Hospital
Texas Children's patient, Cameron Dillon, began her peanut allergy oral immunotherapy treatment last year. Food Oral Immunotherapy (Food OIT) is the administration of small, gradually increasing, doses of the specific food that you are allergic to. Its aim is to increase the amount of food that you can tolerate, a process called ‘desensitization.' In this video, Cameron shares her experience with the OIT process:
Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year from Texas Children's Hospital!
“While I understand reflecting on this past year may be emotional, I believe it is important—now more than ever before—that we do so. No matter what hardships and challenges the past few months have brought our way, there is always something to be thankful for.” – Mark A. Wallace, Texas Children's President and CEO.
This year certainly ended on a memorable note as we took a monumental step in our fight against COVID-19. With nearly 8,000 doses administered to Texas Children's team members thus far, four of our health care heroes share why they chose to get the COVID-19 vaccine and the hope it offers as we head into 2021:
When competitive rower, Agnes Gonzalez, first came to Texas Children's, a knee injury was causing her extreme pain. “The pain was very debilitating,” Agnes said. "Simple things like walking, getting out of a chair or going up stairs were difficult.”
Despite not having treated many patients involved in competitive rowing as a sport, Dr. Rob Hofschulte, physical therapist for the Sports Medicine Program at Texas Children's Hospital - West Campus, shares how he developed the most effective treatment plan for Agnes’ case: http://ow.ly/cyuX50CWheG
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A unique opportunity to help a young athlete return to competitive rowing | Texas Children's Hospital
Happy Holidays from Texas Children's Hospital! Here's a glimpse of our holiday celebrations at the hospital this season.
The holidays at Texas Children's Hospital are always memorable. This year, due to COVID-19, we reimagined some of our beloved traditions to ensure this season was especially bright for our patients.
NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt shined a light on these special experiences, including virtual visits from Santa himself. http://ow.ly/aVIA50CUb9C
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Children’s hospitals go above and beyond to spread holiday cheer
