Texas Children's Hospital
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Coordinates: 29°42′28″N 95°24′06″E / 29.7077°N 95.4016°E
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| Geography | |
| Location | Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas, United States |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Non-profit |
| Hospital type | Pediatric |
| Affiliated university | Baylor College of Medicine |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Pediatric Emergency Center |
| Beds | 456 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Links | |
| Website | home page |
| Lists | Hospitals in the United States |
Texas Children's Hospital is a pediatric hospital located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas.
With 639 licensed beds and 465 beds in operation, Texas Children's is the largest children's hospital in the United States and is affiliated with the Baylor College of Medicine as that institution's primary pediatric training site.[1].
Texas Children's has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthrough developments in the treatment of pediatric cancer, diabetes, asthma, HIV, premature birth, attention-related disorders, organ transplants and cardiogenic disorders[1]. As of 2007, U.S. News & World Report ranks Texas Children's Hospital #6 amongst the pediatric hospitals in the nation[2].
More than 42 pediatric subspecialties are available to patients at Texas Children's.
The hospital's medical staff includes more than 1,580 board-certified, primary-care physicians, pediatric subspecialists, pediatric surgeons and dentists[1]. In 2003, Texas Children's more than 1,000 nurses achieved national Magnet Recognition, one of the highest honors in nursing.[citation needed]
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[edit] U.S. News and World Report Rankings
Texas Children's Cancer Center is ranked the #1 pediatric cancer center in Texas and #3 in the nation.[3]
[edit] Recent history and developments
Texas Children's Hospital announced the largest investment and program expansion ever by a single pediatric organization. The $1.5 billion four-year initiative is targeted for completion in 2010 and focuses on research and accessibility. Major projects include the development of the neurological research institute ($215,000,000), the formation of a maternity center ($575,000,000), and the expansion of existing research facilities ($120,000,000). Texas Children's is embarking on the development of one of the largest pediatric hospitals in a suburban setting ($220,000,000). The remainder of the expenditures is earmarked for new equipment and information systems.[4]
The hospital was the site of the first fatal U.S. case of the 2009 swine flu outbreak.
[edit] References
- ^ a b c "About Texas Children’s Hospital". http://www.texaschildrenshospital.org/allabout/default.aspx. Retrieved on 2007-10-12.
- ^ "Best Hospitals 2007 Specialty Search: Pediatrics". U.S News & World Report. http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/best-hospitals/search.php?spec=ihqpeds&. Retrieved on 2007-10-12.
- ^ "U.S. News and World Report Texas Children's Hospital Rankings . Retrieved 2009-04-03
- ^ Texas Children's Hospital Vision 2010. Retrieved 2009-04-03
[edit] External links
- Texas Children’s Cancer Center and Hematology Service
- The Retinoblastoma Center of Houston
- Texas Children's Fetal Center
- Texas Children's Heart Center
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center
- Texas Children's Pediatric Lung Transplant Program
- Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology at Texas Children’s Hospital
- Texas Children’s Newborn Center
- Texas Children’s Renal Center
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