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Thank you for your dedication to Texas Children’s Hospital and for being an Ambassador! Below you will find information about activities and opportunities for our members.  As always, please reach out with questions, ideas or patient navigation needs.

Warmly,


Julia TenHoeve
Manager, Ambassadors for Texas Children’s Hospital
ambassadors@texaschildrens.org


Mikayla Collins
Specialist, Ambassadors for Texas Children’s Hospital
ambassadors@texaschildrens.org

Our hearts are with Central Texas

Facebook Live Event | Helping Children Navigate Tragedy

In Case You Missed It: Dr. Karin Price, Dr. Kirti Saxena and Dr. Ana Ugueto held a special Facebook Live to discuss how to support children through grief and trauma, especially in the aftermath of the Central Texas floods.

Texas Children’s Central Texas Hope Fund

We have heard from many of our supporters with a desire to assist those in need as a result of this tragedy. We have created the Texas Children’s Central Texas Flood Hope Fund. Please click to make a donation. All funds raised will go directly to support the flood victims and to support Texas Children’s programming launched to support these victims. 

 

Outside Support Resources 

These resources below are also available on our website in a special section for patients and families. Learn more 

Bo's Place | Bereavement Center Offering Free Grief Support Services Bo's Place is a Houston based non-profit bereavement center offering free grief support services for children, families and adults in their grief journey. Visit bosplace.org 

Parent Tips for Helping Adolescents after Disasters 

Psychological First Aid - Field Operations Guide National Child Traumatic Stress Network National Center for PTSD. View list of tips [pdf]. Source: nctsn.org 

Childhood Traumatic Grief: Information for Parents and Caregivers – The National Child Traumatic Stress Network 

Provides information to parents and caregivers on Childhood Traumatic Grief. This fact sheet outlines how children grieve, what Childhood Traumatic Grief is, who develops Childhood Traumatic Grief, the signs a child might have Childhood Traumatic Grief, and what parents or caregivers can do to help. View resources. Source: nctsn.org

Calendar of Events

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Save the Date - Thursday, August 28 | Ambassadors on Call - In Depth look at Virtual Care

Time: 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
Location: Virtual

 

Saturday, September 27 | Kits for Kids in Houston

Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Location: Texas Children's Hospital Meyer Building
RSVP: ambassadors@texaschildrens.org

 

Save the Date - Tuesday, October 22 | Ambassadors on Call - This won't be a snooze fest! In Depth look at Anesthesiology

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 
Location: Texas Children’s Hospital Legacy Tower

 

Save the Date - Thursday, November 13 | Ambassadors on Call - Kangaroo Crew at the Texas Children's Plane Hangar

Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
Location: Galaxy FBO

 

Save the Date - Monday, December 8 | Ambassadors Holiday Party in Houston

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 
Location: Park House
Chaired by: Mary and John Steen
 

Impact    Celebrate    Education

 

Save the Date - Thursday, August 28 | Ambassadors on Call - In Depth look at Virtual Care

Time: 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
Location: Virtual

Impact    Celebrate    Education

 

Save the Date - Thursday, August 28 | Ambassadors on Call - In Depth look at Virtual Care

Time: 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.
Location: Virtual

 

Save the Date - Wednesday, October 8 | Ambassadors on Call - In Depth look at Cardiology in Austin

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 
Location: Texas Children’s Hospital Austin

 

Save the Date - Thursday, December 4 | Ambassadors Holiday Party in Austin

Time: 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. 
Location: Manny's and The Powder Room
Chaired by: Dr. Matias and Vicky Bruzoni and Ziem and Milan Malkani
 

Coming soon

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Give a gift that lasts all year long – give the gift of an Ambassadors Membership this holiday season! 

Together, we are a network that is committed to providing the best health care to the children and women of greater Houston, The Woodlands, Austin, and around the world. 

As an Ambassador, the recipient will enjoy insider information, exclusive events, and volunteer opportunities that impact our patients, along with patient navigation services for your family. We offer an array of educational activities, social events and community engagement opportunities in Houston, The Woodlands, and Austin.

If you are gifting a membership and would like to provide a certificate to the gift recipient, download it here.

 

 

Patient Navigation

As an Ambassador, you can get assistance in meeting your family’s health care needs. 

If you need help with appointments, including the Pavilion for Women, or navigating Texas Children’s, please reach out to our team: 832-824-6900 or ambassadors@texaschildrens.org. Please include a phone number for scheduling and the patient’s date of birth in each request. 

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