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Hitting the road

What a great time I had visiting with the West Campus staff and employees at the One Mission, One Culture, One Amazing Team event recently. We had two sessions on Monday, and I enjoyed the wonderful energy all the West Campus folks brought with them that morning. Check out this short video of some of...

Mark addresses the crowd at a recent One Mission, One Culture, One Amazing Team event flanked by excited employees. A gallery of all the photos will be posted in early July, after all June events are completed.

A family reunion

I know, without a doubt, we have the best team in the world right here at Texas Children’s – a fact I was reminded of again and again at all four of the One Mission, One Culture, One Amazing Team events we just hosted at the Main Campus. Thousands of you came out to celebrate...

Mark, center, with Fred R. Lummis, chair of the Baylor College of Medicine Board of Trustees, left, and Baylor President, CEO and Executive Dean Dr. Paul Klotman, right. Mark received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities in Medicine from Baylor at the college’s spring graduation ceremony.

An honorary degree 38 years in the making

This is a very special time of year for students and their families. It’s the month that graduates – from curious kindergartners to bright doctoral and medical students – walk across the stage to receive their hard-earned diplomas. I recently had the honor of participating in the commencement ceremony at Baylor College of Medicine, as...

Mark addresses a crowd at the recent Employee Recognition Ceremony, which included 415 employees being honored for service to the organization. Mark was also celebrating his 25th anniversary with Texas Children’s.

The guardians of our mission and culture

A few days ago, I was part of a long and cherished tradition at Texas Children’s – the Employee Recognition Celebration, which honors employees who have served the organization at least 15 years. I love this celebration because when I walk into the room, it’s so full of excitement and energy and laughter and memories....