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Pawsitively Amazing: Celebrating International Dog Day at Texas Children’s

As International Dog Day approaches on August 26th, I can’t help but feel a tremendous sense of pride and joy as I reflect on the significant impact of the Pawsitive Play Program at Texas Children’s. This initiative holds a special place in my heart because it’s all about enhancing the emotional well-being of our patients...

Juneteenth: Standing Together for Change

In recent years, Juneteenth has gained significant and much-deserved recognition as a national holiday. Throughout the weekend and into Monday, many will begin hosting and attending a multitude of festive and historic Juneteenth celebrations and I am beyond proud that all of us at Texas Children’s are able to come together to help celebrate Juneteenth...

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...