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Making a difference on the front lines

As we do each year, Texas Children’s celebrated National Nurses Week from May 6-12 to recognize our nurses for their numerous successes, accomplishments and contributions to our patients and their profession. With more than 3,700 nurses working across the system, our nurses go above and beyond to advance care and improve the experience and outcomes...

Fill in the gap

My wife Shannon brought this Brene Brown podcast to me, and we listened to it together over the weekend. I reclined on the couch while Shannon sat cross-legged on the floor, and we listened intently, nodding our heads in unison and agreement with the words we were hearing. So many of you have reached out to...

Countering coronavirus

With the emerging and quickly changing situation around COVID-19, I’m reminded that these are the times that show and strengthen the culture of leadership at Texas Children’s, and make us even more cohesive. I understand the spread of the virus is unsettling to many of us, but please rest assured that the medical and administrative...

Solidarity

Last week’s conviction of Harvey Weinstein marked a turning point in the #MeToo movement. As I read the news last Tuesday, I was fixated on the high stakes that would follow this jury’s decision. The significant media attention on this trial meant that the outcomes of the case would have a lasting impact on the...