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Mental Health Awareness Month

Written by Guest Blogger: Dr. Kirti Saxena and Dr. Karin Price

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it is our immense honor to serve as guest bloggers for On the Mark. As Chief of Psychiatry and Chief of Psychology at Texas Children’s, we would like to take a few moments to talk to all of you about the importance of taking care of our mental...

Celebrating National Nurses Week

I am excited to celebrate National Nurses Week with our One Amazing Team! It’s no secret that Texas Children’s is filled with the most incredibly passionate and dedicated nurses who give their all to ensure that our patients always receive the very best care possible. Just before we kicked off this yearly celebration, Texas Children’s...

Growing up with Texas Children’s

Today, I celebrate my 70th birthday! I am so grateful for another decade spent with my family, friends and all of you! As I was nearing this personal milestone, I have been spending a lot of time reflecting on years past and quickly realized that, in many ways, I have had the privilege of growing...

Doctors’ Day: Our Calling to Serve

Written by Guest Blogger: Lara Shekerdemian, MD MHA

Today is National Doctors’ Day, and it is my privilege to serve as a guest blogger for On The Mark and I hope to honor each of the incredibly talented physicians we have here at Texas Children’s. I came to Texas Children’s 13 years ago. One of the first things that struck me as I...