Texas Children's Hospital

01/17/2026

Faster access can make all the difference.🚁

Basing a medical helicopter in Austin brings specialized pediatric and neonatal care closer to families across Central Texas. With a 120-nautical-mile range and the ability to reach cities like San Antonio and Houston in under an hour, Kangaroo Crew Austin helps deliver critical care faster.

Hear from Sophie Nash Culver, RN, Kangaroo Crew Education Coordinator, on how this helicopter expands reach, shortens transport times, and connects patients to Texas Children’s - Austin for the best possible outcomes.

Learn more about Texas Children’s Kangaroo Crew: https://www.texaschildrens.org/departments/kangaroo-crew.

01/12/2026

01/12/2026

Some of Houston’s newest fans arrived just in time for the excitement. ❤️🏈

Ahead of tonight’s Monday night postseason matchup, newborns at Texas Children’s were welcomed in tiny Houston Texans onesies—including Amirii, Chloe, Elyanna, and Leora—proving that in Houston, Texans pride starts early.

Through our ongoing partnership with the Houston Texans, Texas Children’s is proud to help create unforgettable moments for patients and families all season long. ❤️

Good luck to the Texans in tonight’s postseason game! 🏈🤘

01/09/2026

Meet Trenette Williams, an Education Coordinator at Texas Children’s West Campus. ❤️

For 23 years, she has supported the Cancer & Infusion Center and Vascular Access teams, making sure staff have the training, confidence, and resources to provide exceptional care. From new medications to evolving procedures, Trenette is the person her teams rely on to stay prepared.

What drives her is simple: investing in people. Meeting their needs, supporting their growth, and helping them feel cared for—whether they’re patients or colleagues. 🌟

If you’re looking to join a team that supports one another and makes a meaningful difference for children and families, explore our career opportunities: http://ms.spr.ly/6184t4Goi.

01/09/2026

TORO and Houston Texans Cheerleaders visited Texas Children’s West Campus today, spending time with our patients and team members and bringing plenty of smiles along the way. ❤️

We’re proud to partner with the Houston Texans to create these special moments and celebrate our amazing patients and team members.

Good luck to the Houston Texans in the postseason! 🏈

01/07/2026

A long journey, a clinical trial and an amazing recovery! ❤️

Meet Ismael, a brave 4-year-old from Colombia, who triumphed over a challenging cancer diagnosis. Last year, Ismael was diagnosed with stage 4 hepatoblastoma, a rare liver cancer that had spread to his lungs and hip bone. Despite the daunting prognosis, his parents never gave up hope.

After exhausting treatment options in Colombia, including nine cycles of chemotherapy and two surgeries, Ismael's family brought him to Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Here, he was accepted into a groundbreaking clinical trial that offered a new ray of hope. Under the expert care of Dr. Steffin and our dedicated team, Ismael's treatment successfully targeted the tumor cells, leading to his remarkable remission.

Today, Ismael is back home. He smiles, plays games with his little brother and is getting ready to go to school. His family remains committed to continuing his care and celebrating each moment of health and happiness.

Learn more about Ismael’s story and Texas Children’s clinical trials: http://ms.spr.ly/6185t2cGX.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year—and Happy Birthday! 🎉

Meet the first babies born in 2026 at the Texas Children's Pavilion for Women—Elina and Hannah! ❤️

Adorable Elina was born at 1:42 a.m. to parents Amal and Tareq.

Precious Hannah came soon after, born at 3:40 a.m. to parents Jessica and Tyler. She even has her red slippers to match her onesie that reads “It’s a new year baby!”

Congrats to Elina and Hannah’s families on their adorable new additions!

12/31/2025

As we count down to 2026, we’re looking back at the moments that inspired us most this year. ✨

Your favorite posts of 2025 highlight the courage of our patients and families, the dedication of our team members, and the joy brought by special guests. ❤️

Together, we’re creating a healthier future for children and women by leading in patient care, education and research.

12/31/2025

Creating unforgettable memories for our patients ❤️🏈

ICYMI: Our patients got a front-row experience at Kids Day with the Houston Texans—riding out with TORO, serving as coin toss captains, holding the flags for the National Anthem, and hanging out with the Texans Cheerleaders!

As the Official Children’s Hospital of the Houston Texans, we’re proud to partner with the Texans to improve the lives of children in our community every day. ❤️

12/29/2025

“This is truly what we needed to do… to say ‘I’ve done everything I can to try and save my baby.’”

When Lauren and Alex learned their unborn son, Brooks, had a severe congenital heart defect, they were devastated.

Searching for answers, they turned to Texas Children’s, where our fetal heart experts offered something few centers can: a high-risk, in-utero heart stent procedure designed to protect Brooks’ lungs until he was born.

And it worked. Brooks made it to birth, underwent the complex heart surgeries he needed, and spent months in our care growing stronger each day. Today, at 1 year old, he’s home, learning to walk, playing with his siblings, and surprising everyone with his joyful personality. ❤️

Texas Children’s is ranked the nation’s #1 pediatric heart center, giving families access to the most advanced care available.

Read the full story from the Houston Chronicle: http://ms.spr.ly/6182taMoM.

12/26/2025

Happy holidays from Texas Children’s! ❤️

Some families got the very best gift this holiday season—the arrival of their sweet little ones. Meet Caleb, born on Christmas Day! 🎄

Each year, more than 7,000 babies are welcomed at Texas Children’s, bringing joy to families across Texas. ✨

12/25/2025

Earlier this month, 9-year-old Mason and his dad Spencer weren’t sure they’d both make it home for Christmas. But today, they’re home together, celebrating the holidays as a family. ❤️🎄

Mason was diagnosed with leukemia in June and has been in and out of Texas Children’s for chemotherapy ever since. Meanwhile, his dad Spencer faced a frightening health scare of his own. After a 10k race, he had a seizure and was life-flighted to the hospital for emergency open-heart surgery.

Just 10 days after his surgery, Spencer was back at Mason’s side at Texas Children’s—and for the first time in eight years, he's spending Christmas Day at home with his son. Normally, Spencer works on Christmas as a police officer, which made this holiday together even more special. ✨

This holiday season, we honor the healthcare workers at Texas Children’s whose dedication and care made it possible for Mason and Spencer to be home together. ❤️

Read the full story from Good Morning America: http://ms.spr.ly/6180ttmxq.

12/24/2025

Bringing holiday cheer to our patients—one Christmas tree at a time. 🎄

Together with J+J Flooring, we brought an on-site tree farm to Texas Children’s, filled with beautifully decorated trees created just for our patients.

These trees are now brightening hospital rooms and lifting the spirits of children spending the season in our care. ❤️💚

12/24/2025

Toys Fore Kids returned to Texas Children’s West Campus, thanks to Toys Fore Kids Golf Classic and founder Dr. Taher. Each year, they ensure our inpatient families and siblings feel the magic of Christmas through thoughtful gifts and meaningful support. 🎁✨

We’re so thankful for this incredible tradition and the smiles it brings to our patients. ❤️

12/23/2025

Thank you for helping us spread so many smiles. ❤️😊

Our annual Candy Cane Wishes event brought joy to patients across our hospital as volunteers delivered toys, stocking stuffers, books, and more—generous gifts donated by our community during Candy Cane Lane.

We’re grateful to every donor, volunteer, and staff member who helped make this year’s event possible. Your kindness continues to make this season shine a little brighter for our patients. 🎁🎄

12/21/2025

Texas Children’s celebrated our 5th annual Be Like Molly Mae Camp, a creative arts experience honoring Molly Mae, an inspiring patient who loved music, art, and all things creative. 🎨🎶🎭

Hosted by our Creative and Therapeutic Arts Team, patients spent the week exploring superhero holiday shield making, costume design, script writing, and movie making. Their hard work shined in a Grand Finale performance, where patients shared their talents with caregivers, siblings, and staff. 🌟

We’re so grateful to celebrate Molly’s spirit and share the joy of the holiday season with our patients and families. A heartfelt thank you to the LeBlanc family for their generous support, which keeps Molly Mae’s legacy alive and brings creativity to our patients every holiday season. ❤️

12/21/2025

A special way to say “thank you” 🎁✨

At our annual Holiday Market, patients shopped for their parents, caregivers, and siblings with “Zone Bucks,” carefully picking out gifts to show their appreciation. With a gift-wrapping station on hand, they added the perfect finishing touch to their thoughtful surprises.

A huge thank you to John Nguyen and the Inspiring Hope and Love Organization for donating the gifts and making this event possible. This year marks 10 years of partnership, a decade of generosity and supporting our patients and families.

At Texas Children’s, our Child Life team creates joyful, meaningful experiences like the Holiday Market to support patients and families. ❤️ Learn more: http://ms.spr.ly/6185tqGXh.

12/19/2025

When our community comes together, the holidays shine brighter. ✨

Candy Cane Lane brought smiles to patients and families across all Texas Children’s campuses through the generous gift donations collected during the event, helping make the holidays a little brighter during their hospital stay.

A huge thank you to the donors and volunteers who made Candy Cane Lane possible. ❤️

12/19/2025

A very special guest visited Texas Children’s! 🎅❤️

Santa came all the way from the North Pole to spread holiday cheer at our Medical Center and The Woodlands campuses, delivering gifts and creating magical moments for our brave patients. ✨

Thank you, Santa, for making the season brighter for everyone at Texas Children’s! 🎁🎄

12/18/2025

NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas's Priscilla Thompson visited Texas Children's and helped deliver holiday joy to a few special patients, including Raegan, who is waiting for a life-saving heart transplant. Each patient spending their holidays in the hospital receives a custom-made miniature tree to keep in their room. 🎄

We are so thankful for J+J Flooring for generously donating these beautiful trees and brightening our patients’ rooms this holiday season. ✨

A special thank you to our Child Life team for making experiences like this possible for our patients. ❤️

Watch the full video: http://ms.spr.ly/6186toYQM.

12/18/2025

When patients can’t leave the hospital to shop for gifts, we bring the shopping experience to them. 🎁

CBS Evening News's Karen Hua shares more about how our holiday market helps provide patients an opportunity to choose, wrap, and deliver gifts to their loved ones each year—and a time to get out of their hospital rooms for a little holiday magic. ❤️

Watch the full video: http://ms.spr.ly/6185toPL1.

12/18/2025

Even the Grinch couldn’t resist spreading a little holiday cheer 💚🎄

Our Child Life team brought holiday cheer to patients and families with a Grinch-themed celebration. Holiday bingo called by the Grinch, hands-on arts and crafts, and personalized rock paintings created moments of joy for everyone involved.

Thank you to Harrison's Heroes for sponsoring this special event and helping make it possible. ✨

Learn more about how our Child Life team supports patients and families: http://ms.spr.ly/6182tW2pY. ❤️

12/17/2025

Worried about managing your child’s diabetes this holiday season? You’re not alone! With a little planning, holiday gatherings can be fun, festive, and safe for your child. 🎄

Swipe through for tips on helping your child navigate holiday meals, whether you’re attending a party or hosting one at home. 🥗🍎🍗

Looking for personalized guidance? Schedule a visit with a Texas Children’s diabetes specialist and feel confident managing diabetes: http://ms.spr.ly/6185tWsa9. ❤️

12/17/2025

All aboard the Polar Express! ❄️🚂 Texas Children’s Child Life Department brought holiday magic to patients and families with a special Polar Express event, sponsored by Harrison's Heroes.

Patients enjoyed decorating gingerbread houses and door hangers, making lighted snow globes, and cozy airbrush hats from Airbrush Brothers. 🎨🍪 Holly's Heart gifted festive PJs, and students from Houston Christian University created beautiful ornaments for the kids.

The Polar Express movie played throughout the event and in patient rooms, spreading smiles and holiday cheer to everyone. 🌟❤️

Learn more about the Child Life Department and how they make the holidays brighter for patients: http://ms.spr.ly/6184tW1Ug.

12/16/2025

We had an incredible time celebrating National Perioperative Nurses Week across all of our Texas Children’s campuses! 🎉

Each day highlighted the teams who make exceptional surgical care possible, and the week wrapped up with our 2nd annual Perioperative Week Conference, where perioperative teams gathered for a full day of learning, connection, and team building.

Their dedication, skill, and compassion make a meaningful impact on our patients and families every single day. 🌟

Want to help celebrate our incredible perioperative teams? Leave a ❤️ or a message below!