Texas Children's Hospital

Congratulations to Jeff Wagner, Vice President – Pharmacy Operations, Specialty Pharmacy, and Respiratory Therapy Care & ECMO at Texas Children’s, on being named one of Becker's Healthcare's “101 Hospital and Health System Chief Pharmacy Officers to Know” for 2026. Jeffrey’s leadership has strengthened pharmacy operations and advanced the delivery of specialized care, helping ensure our patients and families have access to the medications and services they need. Please join us in congratulating Jeffrey on this well-deserved honor.

This past week, we traded suit coats for lab coats. We were honored to welcome legislative staff from our Texas congressional delegation to the Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children’s, where they became “Researchers for a Day” and got a behind-the-scenes look at the groundbreaking science happening here. From examining brain tissue under the microscope to learning why our scientists love fruit flies, our guests experienced firsthand how discovery happens. They also met Duncan NRI Founder and Director Dr. Huda Zoghbi and our research teams, exploring how scientists are uncovering the causes of neurological disorders and turning those discoveries into new possibilities for patients and families. A big thank you to our congressional staff guests for spending the day with us and for embracing the science, the curiosity and yes, the fruit flies! We’re grateful for the opportunity to share how research is helping advance new possibilities for children and families in Texas and around the world.

A milestone measured not just in numbers, but in lives changed. Texas Children's recently recognized Dr. John Goss, Medical Director of Transplant Services, after he performed the 3,000th liver transplant of his career. This achievement represents thousands of patients and families, and countless moments made possible: more birthdays, more milestones, more memories, and more tomorrows. During a celebration with colleagues, former patients, friends, and family, Dr. Goss reflected on the many people who make each transplant possible, including donor families, patients, and the dedicated teams who support them throughout their journeys. For nearly three decades, Dr. Goss has been committed to advancing care and helping create new possibilities for children and families. Today, we celebrate a milestone that represents something much greater: hope, healing, and the lasting impact of compassionate care.

We’re proud to be recognized by Forbes among America’s Best Employers by State for 2026. This recognition reflects the people who make Texas Children’s a special place to work — and the culture of collaboration, purpose and commitment they bring to our organization every day. We’re grateful to our team for making Texas Children’s a place where people can pursue their passion and make a difference for women, children, and families. Read the full Forbes list: https://lnkd.in/gSGqW7Ei

Central Texas is growing and so are we! We're expanding care for our youngest patients and their families in Central Texas.👩🍼 Texas Children’s in Austin is doubling its size of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This development will allow us to care for more than 300 additional newborns each year who need the specialized expert care that we provide from the very beginning of their lives. Read more about it and the pioneering work our teams lead here: https://lnkd.in/g5psf96e

✨ Feel Good Friday ✨    Some of life's greatest milestones come after its toughest moments.    In 2024, Luke's world changed with a rare brain tumor diagnosis. What followed was a journey marked by courage, resilience, and hope.    Today, thanks to a successful surgery, Luke is writing an incredible new chapter. He's graduated from high school, started college, created nationally recognized artwork and is back to doing what he loves, living life to the fullest.    Luke's story is a reminder that even life's hardest chapters can lead to extraordinary new beginnings. This Feel Good Friday, we're celebrating his strength, his creativity and all the milestones that once felt out of reach.    Here's to many more chapters ahead, Luke.

Congratulations to Michael Brown, Vice President of Supply Chain at Texas Children's, on being named one of Becker's Healthcare's "Supply Chain Leaders to Know" for 2026. Michael’s leadership has strengthened supply chain operations, ensuring our care teams have the resources they need to deliver exceptional care to our patients and families we serve. Please join us in congratulating Michael on this well-deserved honor.

Two signatures. One shared vision. This week, Texas Children's Hospital President and CEO Debra F. Sukin and Baylor College of Medicine President, CEO and Executive Dean Dr. Jakub Tolar formally renewed the affiliation between our two institutions—an enduring partnership that has shaped pediatric and women's medicine for more than 70 years. Since our organizations’ early days, we have worked side-by-side to advance patient care, educate the next generation of physicians and accelerate discoveries that improve the lives of women and children around the world. As medicine enters a new era, this spirit of collaboration has never been more important. Together, we are building on our shared legacy to ensure patients and families continue to benefit from world-class care, leading-edge research and the innovations of tomorrow. Read more here >> https://lnkd.in/gfT9s-9g

Today, millions of people around the world are hearing the remarkable story of Theo and Maisie—and the groundbreaking fetal surgery performed at Texas Children's—on the BBC. Before Theo was born, he was diagnosed with complex gastroschisis, a life-threatening condition in which a baby's intestines develop outside the body. Determined to give him the best possible chance, Maisie traveled to the U.S. to participate in an investigational clinical trial at Texas Children's led by fetal surgeons Dr. Sundeep Keswani and Dr. Michael Belfort. Months later, Theo was born full-term and healthy, leaving the hospital just days after birth. Theo's story reflects a breakthrough in fetal surgery and the work of a multidisciplinary team committed to solving the unsolvable. Their pioneering efforts not only advance gastroschisis treatment, but also redefine what is possible before birth. Theo's positive outcome—and his family's extraordinary courage—offer hope to others facing one of the most challenging prenatal diagnoses. Watch the BBC interview >> https://lnkd.in/ghKpWzZQ

Celebrating inclusion today. Inspiring discoveries for tomorrow. 💙 For the second year in a row, Duncan Neurological Research Institute faculty, staff, and family members joined Duncan NRI founder Dr. Huda Zoghbi at Rice Stadium to cheer on the final match of the Genuine Cup—a global celebration of neurodiverse athletes and the power of inclusion. For 15 years, researchers at the Duncan NRI have worked to better understand the genetic and neurological conditions that impact children and families. Moments like the Genuine Cup are a powerful reminder of why that work matters: every discovery has the potential to create a future where individuals of all abilities have the opportunity to be seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. We’re honored to stand alongside the athletes, families, and advocates whose passion, perseverance, and joy inspire our research and strengthen our commitment to a more inclusive future.