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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...

The Smallest Acts of Kindness

Working in healthcare is not only a calling, it’s an identity and is very much a part of who we are. Taking care of patients and families who trust and rely on you is a responsibility that none of us will ever take lightly, no matter what we may be facing ourselves. It takes dedication,...

Starting with a Dream, Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. has without a doubt been an inspiration to me in both my personal and professional life. When it comes to Texas Children’s, I would like to believe that he would be proud of the impact we’ve made in the communities we serve and that he would also stand behind our...

Celebrating Inclusivity this Holiday Season

Some of my favorite memories are the many holiday seasons I experienced growing up in Oklahoma City. I would spend days with my friends playing any and every sport or game we could get our hands on; I enjoyed making cookies with my wonderful mother Mollie, who was a fantastic and talented baker; and I...