TXChildrens Advocacy

Updates on government relations advocacy efforts that support our mission to create a healthier future for children and women throughout our global community.

[Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @PeterHotez]

Our @TexasChildrens Center for Vaccine Development @BCM_TropMed is so excited to partner with @biological_e @OfficialMasisi Botswana 🇧🇼 Govt to make Pula-Corbevax widely accessible on the African Continent + contribute to global vaccine equity: 100 million doses, just the start

[U.S. Surgeon General @Surgeon_General]

Our country's kids were struggling with mental health before the pandemic, which worsened the problem for many. I'm eager to discuss the role each of us can play in supporting #YouthMentalHealth at today's @SenateFinance hearing. Watch here, 10 AM ET: https://t.co/ZnKtq4XHHG

[TXChildrens Advocacy @TXChildrensGR]

We look forward to hearing from @Surgeon_General at @SenateFinance hearing tomorrow where he will discuss the national emergency on kids’ mental health and the urgent need for Congress to invest in mental health services for children and teens. @hospitals4kids @SoundAlarm4kids

[TXChildrens Advocacy @TXChildrensGR]

Congratulations to @marynanhuffman, Houston's newest City Council Member and longtime advocate for children. We look forward to working with you in your new role in support of the children and women we serve!

[mary nan huffman @marynanhuffman]

It’s official!! Today I was sworn into office. I’m so excited to represent the people of District G and serve the City of Houston. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to get me elected! I won’t let you down!! #DistrictG #Houston #CityCouncil

[TXChildrens Advocacy @TXChildrensGR]

Congratulations to State Senator @joanhuffman who was named Chair of the Senate Finance Committee this week! We were honored to host Senator Huffman at @TexasChildrens recently and look forward to our ongoing work together in support of the children and women we serve!

[Prof Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @PeterHotez]

Here’s our official announcement from @TexasChildrens @BCM_TropMed on our partnership with @biological_e to vaccinate the world beginning with this EUA in India 🇮🇳

https://t.co/ROA0cpcBva

[TXChildrens Advocacy @TXChildrensGR]

Thank you, Senator @joanhuffman for taking the time to visit @TexasChildrens and for your work supporting health care for women and children in Texas!

[CHAT @ChildHospAssnTX]

We are honored to award Senator @joanhuffman with the Children's Health Care Hero Award for her distinguished contributions to children's healthcare this past legislative season. Thank you for all you do for children's health in Texas! #CHATexas

[TXChildrens Advocacy @TXChildrensGR]

Thank you, Sen. @loiskolkhorst for the work you do to support women and children in Texas!

[CHAT @ChildHospAssnTX]

We are honored to award Sen. @loiskolkhorst with the Children's Health Care Hero Award for her outstanding contributions to children's health care this past legislative season. Thank you for all you do for children in Texas! #CHATexas

[Texas Children's @TexasChildrens]

#TexasChildrens is honored to be the first children's hospital to welcome @FLOTUS Dr. Jill Biden in her nationwide effort to vaccinate children ages 5-11. The First Lady and U.S. @Surgeon_General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, met children inside our medical center hospital today.

[Texas Children's @TexasChildrens]

#TexasChildrens is now scheduling appointments to administer the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 years old, in anticipation of federal health agencies giving emergency authorization this week. @HoustonChron shares more: https://t.co/N4UvjWHMaI

[TXChildrens Advocacy @TXChildrensGR]

“The world needs another Sabin-Chumakov moment — a vaccine diplomacy effort that fosters international scientific collaboration and lifts the world out of this pandemic. The Hotez-Bottazzi vaccine may be just that kind of solution.”

[Texas Children's @TexasChildrens]

The Corbevax COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Drs. @PeterHotez & @mebottazzi, is cheaper & easier for countries across the globe to mimic and manufacture. The vaccine is poised to be approved soon for global use. @HoustonChron shares more: https://t.co/P1jUJN7SSt

[TXChildrens Advocacy @TXChildrensGR]

Congratulations on your much deserved award, Dr. Ortique! #FoundersAwardTX

[Texans Care for Children @putkids1st]

We're delighted to announce the honorees for our 2021 Founder's Award Luncheon!

Join us 4/8/22 to celebrate two great Texans:

🏆 Dr. Carla Ortique, a champion for equity and maternal health

🏆 @JudgeAurora, a champion for equity and families in the CPS system #FoundersAwardTX

[Ann Johnson @VoteAnnJohnson]

The Youth Health & Safety Select Committee heard from expert witnesses on the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health needs of Texas youth & effective treatment strategies. Thank you Dr. Karin Price, Chief of Psychology at @TexasChildrens for your testimony today. #txlege

[Rep. Sylvia Garcia @RepSylviaGarcia]

It has been a group effort between us in the @HispanicCaucus & so many leaders on the ground like @PeterHotez to lower vaccine hesitancy in the Latino community & I am proud to see it pay off

I'm hopeful that we can continue this great progress & save our community from #COVID19

[TXChildrens Advocacy @TXChildrensGR]

Happy National Voter Registration Day! To learn more about how to register to vote in Texas and dates for the upcoming election, visit https://t.co/iSCPJGP50x. #NationalVoterRegistrationDay

[Children's Hospital Association @hospitals4kids]

#ICYMI during the @EnergyCommerce Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee hearing on COVID-19 and the impact on children, Dr. Margaret Rush from @VUMCchildren @VUMC_insights shared the reality of what children’s hospitals are facing on the ground. Watch this clip.

[TXChildrens Advocacy @TXChildrensGR]

Join Rep. Rosenthal and our very own Dr. Peter Hotez tomorrow at 6PM to hear more about how COVID-19 is impacting Texas.

[Jon Rosenthal @Jon_RosenthalTX]

Hey y’all! Tomorrow’s Town Hall is filling up fast but we have some space available to join our conversation with special guest Dr. Peter Hotez!

Join us as we discuss what is going on with Covid-19 in Texas. #txlege #HD135

https://t.co/aUoHxllrdx

[TXChildrens Advocacy @TXChildrensGR]

@TexasChildrens President & CEO, Mark Wallace, joined children's hospital leaders from across the country on a statement outlining steps we can take to protect our children during the latest COVID-19 surge.

[Children's Hospital Association @hospitals4kids]

Today, @nytimes and @latimes featured our message to all Americans. It’s urgent that we take the scientifically proven measures to protect our children:
- Get vaccinated. 💉
- Wear masks, especially in schools. 😷
- Social distance and wash hands. 🤲

[TXChildrens Advocacy @TXChildrensGR]

Join Rep. Johnson and Dr. Versalovic, Interim Pediatrician In-Chief and Pathologist-in-Chief here at Texas Children's Hospital, TODAY, for a Virtual Town Hall to answer questions about how kids can safely return to school.

[Ann Johnson @VoteAnnJohnson]

TONIGHT: I'm hosting a virtual Town Hall with Dr. Jim Versalovic, Interim Pediatrician In-Chief and Pathologist-in-Chief at Texas Children's Hospital to address your concerns about the upcoming school year amidst a surge in COVID-19 cases. #txlege

RSVP: https://t.co/GlUOk4Olut

[Texas Children's @TexasChildrens]

Mark A. Wallace, president and CEO of #TexasChildrens, was featured in the @HoustonChron and interviewed on @CNN to discuss the important steps the FDA and our communities need to take in order to combat the COVID-19 surge. Learn more: https://t.co/CaP6v9iArj