Children's Health

The new 395,000-square-foot patient tower at the Children's Medical Center Plano is nearly complete. ?? Built to serve the growing population of #NorthTexas, crews are hard at work putting all of the finishing touches on this innovative new facility. We can't wait to elevate state-of-the-art pediatric care in the region! #WatchUsGrow Learn more about our Plano expansion: https://bit.ly/3XWIy2z

Treating the tiniest hearts takes a big team of highly specialized physicians and care team members. Just ask Pediatric Heart Failure Program co-directors, Dr. Ryan Butts, Pediatric Cardiologist and Associate Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, and Dr. Ryan Davies, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgeon and Associate Professor at UT Southwestern. In this episode of “In the Know,” they share how collaboration and dedication to innovation beat through The Heart Center. Watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gCNPCDJs

For many children with complex medical needs, camp isn't an option. Thankfully, our dedicated team members volunteer their time throughout the year from weekend to weeklong camps, ensuring campers have access to the care they need for a healthy and fun camp experience. Special thanks to our amazing team members for making moments like this possible!

This #WorldMentalHealthDay we're spotlighting perinatal mental health conditions, the #1 health complication of pregnancy and early childhood. Last year, the Fetal Heart Program at Children’s Medical Center Dallas became one of the few places in the country to routinely screen everyone seeking care in their clinic for perinatal mental health conditions. Learn about this innovative protocol: https://bit.ly/3BhaJS4

We are proud to announce we’ve once again been recognized among the nation's best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report! For the seventh year in a row, Children’s Medical Center Dallas is the only pediatric hospital in North Texas, and one of the select few in the country, to be ranked in all specialties. In addition, this year we ranked in Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health in its first year of consideration. Our partnership with UT Southwestern Medical Center has allowed Children’s Health to become home to groundbreaking research, industry-leading technology and exceptional care. Learn more about our 11 ranked specialties: https://bit.ly/3U2gqK5 #BestHospitals

Earlier this fall, members of the Children's Health Build the Workforce, Lead and Learn, Advocate and Collaborate (BLAC) employee work group gathered at the nonprofit, For Oak Cliff, to fill 3,000 backpacks with school supplies, which were donated to children and families in need within Oak Cliff. We’re proud of their positive impact on the communities we serve!

Join Dr. Mathew Stokes, Director of the Neuro-Concussion Clinic and Pediatric Neurologist at Children’s Health and Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Wednesday, Oct. 16 for a webinar on preventing and treating childhood concussions hosted by U.S. News & World Report. Tune in to hear panelists discuss promising developments in preventing, testing and treating concussions, along with ways to further educate families, caregivers and the community to mitigate the impact of concussions. Register now: https://bit.ly/4emN8h1

Today, we marked a historic milestone in pediatric health care with the groundbreaking of our new Dallas pediatric campus. ?? The $5 billion pediatric health campus, built in partnership with UT Southwestern Medical Center, will span 33 acres and be home to a 2 million-square-foot hospital. This transformative hospital will feature patient-centric design and deliver the most advanced care for our growing community. Thanks to the support of donors like the Rees-Jones family, we’re building a brighter future for the children of North Texas and beyond. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dpg5YQ #WatchUsGrow

This #WorldHeartDay, we're putting the spotlight on our patient, Marlie. Diagnosed with aortic stenosis days after her birth, she had her first heart surgery at age 8 to replace a heart valve. Thanks to her care team and the sports cardiology program, she has built up her endurance and can now enjoy activities like going to concerts and hanging out with friends in her adult life. ??

Celebrating our very own Amy Yeager, Chief Legal Officer at Children’s Health, for being awarded the Outstanding General Counsel honor at the D Magazine Corporate Counsel awards. As a trusted legal advisor within the health care industry for more than 30 years, Amy’s profound knowledge covers every facet of Children’s Health including our clinical, research and academic affiliation. Join us in congratulating Amy on this well-deserved recognition!