On April 8, 2012, I crossed the starting line with more than 850 people in the toughest foot race on Earth: the Marathon des Sables (MdS). The race is held in 6 stages over the course of 7 days, spanning 155 miles/240 km of the Sahara Desert in blistering heat (up to 120° F).
June 06, 2012 | Marissa Harris, Sister of Patient
June 05, 2012 | Mark A. Wallace, CEO
U.S. News & World Report released its annual list of Best Children’s Hospitals today, and I’m excited to share the results. This year, Texas Children’s Hospital ranks once again as the #4 best children’s hospital in the nation! And just like last year, we’re #1 in Houston, we’re #1 in Texas, and we’re #1 in the central and southwest U.S. This is a tremendous achievement and a tribute to our physicians and staff for their ardent dedication to excellence in patient care.
June 04, 2012 | Kristi King, clinical dietitian
Obesity — it’s a hot topic. By now, the word has gotten out, New York City is on the move in trying to battle obesity by banning the sale of sugar-containing beverages that are greater than 16 ounces. New York was the first city that required restaurants and food establishments to post calorie and fat information on all foods sold. Now, they are attempting what they hope will be another stride in fighting obesity, stirring up controversy along the way.
June 01, 2012 | Robin Dysart, Mother of Patient
This is an update to my previous blog post Using Laser Surgery To Cure My Son's Epilepsy, published in July 2011 after doctors at Texas Children's Hospital cured his epilepsy with an innovative laser ablation procedure. May 2012 Update:
May 30, 2012 | Sarah Bardwell, Former Competitive Swimmer
The temperatures in Houston are reaching a slow simmer — that means flocking to the nearest beach, water parks and backyard or neighborhood pools in search of some rays and relaxation! Before picking out the trendiest swim gear for your little ones or buying the coolest new floating toy, here are some simple tips to ensure you keep them safe.