Category Archives: Heart

April 5, 2012

How Having A NICU Baby Of My Own Made Me Prouder Than Ever To Work At Texas Children’s

As a neonatologist at Texas Children’s Newborn Center, I care for our hospital’s tiniest and sickest babies every day, but I never thought my own baby would be one of … Full Entry »

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March 20, 2012

How Twin Girls With Truncus Changed My Life As A Nurse

It takes a village… If there is one thing I know for certain in the 20+ years I have been a nurse at Texas Children’s Hospital, it’s that our patients … Full Entry »

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February 20, 2012

RSV Infection: What Texas Parents Need To Know This RSV Season

Last month, over 30% of Texan babies needing medical care for respiratory issues tested positive for a common seasonal virus, respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. As Dr. Matthew Wigder explained … Full Entry »

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February 13, 2012

Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Drives Family To Raise Awareness For Congenital Heart Disease

During Heart Month in February, most people think of adults and heart disease. Too few realize that some 32,000 babies per year are born with congenital heart defects. In fact, … Full Entry »

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February 1, 2012

I Love Texas Children’s Hospital With All My (Adult) Heart

A little over 32 years ago, my parents learned their baby girl was born with the congenital heart defect Transposition of the Great Arteries. This meant the main arteries in … Full Entry »

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