• U.S., Tanzania governments partner with Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative to open two new AIDS centers
  8/29/2008 - A public-private partnership will enable the Baylor International Pediatric AIDS Initiative (BIPAI) to significantly expand its network of centers of excellence in Sub-Saharan Africa by building two clinics in Tanzania, a country hit hard by HIV/AIDS.

• U. S. News ranks Texas Children’s Hospital #6 in best pediatric hospitals nationwide
  6/5/2008 - U.S.News & World Report announced the results of the 2008 edition of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals, identifying the top 30 pediatric hospitals in the country.

• Texas Children’s Hospital Breaks Ground on New West Campus - 5/15/2008
  First community children’s hospital in the greater Houston area will be among nation’s largest.

• Kangaroo Crew reunites with past patients to unveil new ambulances - 4/17/2008
  Patients reunite with members of the specialized transport service team at the unveiling of the newly designed, ground and air ambulances.

• Cancer patients get CDs back from outer space - 3/12/2008
  NASA astronaut Scott Parazynski returns CDs of 55 Purple Songs that flew aboard space shuttle Discovery.

• Leading Neuroscientists to set five research objectives for treating Cerebral Palsy at collaborative workshop - 2/8/2008
  Leading neuroscientists from the United States and Canada gathered in Houston for an intensive two-day pediatric brain injury workshop designed to identify objectives for treating cerebral palsy that are the most innovative, fundable, scientifically sound and achievable within a reasonable time frame. 

• Texas Children's launches first-of-its kind vaccine center - 1/24/2008
  Texas Children’s Hospital announced the creation of the Center for Vaccine Awareness and Research, a new program dedicated to providing parents and the medical community with up-to-date information about vaccines and conducting research that will contribute to the health of the nation’s children and families. The Cocoon Strategy, the center's first project, aims to protect those most vulnerable - newborn babies - against whooping cough.

• Texas Children’s named lead center for clinical trial of Berlin Heart - 1/18/2008
  This collaborative study, involving other leading heart centers, will benefit pediatric heart patients worldwide.

December, 2007

• Thank you for your support! - 12/21/2007
  Generous listeners pledge over $1.1 Million during the Cure Kids Cancer Radiothon. It's not too late to contribute!

• Texas Children's Hospital Breaks Ground for New Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute - 12/14/2007
  A ceremonial groundbreaking was held at Texas Children's Hospital for the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute

• BIPAI’s pediatric AIDS center in Romania grows up - 12/06/2007
  A center that opened in Romania in 2001 to help young children with HIV/AIDS survive for longer periods is now adapting to its success with an expanded focus of caring for the adult needs of these individuals.

• Fundraising scam alert from Texas Children's Hospital - 12/05/2007
  Texas Children's Hospital is advising Houston residents to beware of fundraising scams claiming to benefit kids at the hospital.

• Buyer Beware: Those shopping for children should heed warnings before holiday shopping - 11/21/2007
  Texas Children's Hospital, TexPIRG Announce Season’s Most Dangerous Toys

• Texas Children's Maternity Center one step closer to becoming a reality - 11/11/2007
  The Crowne Plaza was imploded early this morning to make way for the future Texas Children's Maternity Center.

• Texas Children's announces $50 million commitment to support research in Pediatric Neurology - 10/23/2007
  Texas Children’s Hospital announced a record $50 million gift to launch the world’s preeminent collaborative institute to study and treat pediatric neurological disorders.

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