Official Twitter of Texas Children’s Hospital. Our mission is to create a healthier future for children & women by leading in patient care, education & researchTexas Children’s is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the US. Our doctors & staff strive to deliver the highest level of medical excellence.

Core values

- **Community Health Needs Assessment**: The hospital conducts regular assessments to identify and address health needs, developing strategies to improve community health[4].
- **Expanded Access to Care**: The hospital has expanded its services, such as the opening of Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands, which significantly increased access to pediatric care, emergency services, and critical care for communities north of Houston[1].
- **Mental Health and Trauma Support**: The hospital's Trauma and Grief (TAG) Center provides critical mental health services, including support for children affected by tragedies like the Santa Fe school shooting and Hurricane Harvey[1].
- **Community Partnerships and Engagement**: The hospital engages in numerous community partnerships, such as with the YMCA, the Children’s Museum of Houston, and other organizations, to address various health needs, including injury prevention, obesity, and chronic disease prevention[4].
- **Policy and Advocacy**: The Center for Child Health Policy and Advocacy works to impact legislative and regulatory actions to improve the health and well-being of vulnerable children at local, state, and national levels[5].
- **Integrated Behavioral Health and Social Determinants of Health**: The hospital's model includes integrated behavioral health and addresses social determinants of health, which are crucial for the overall well-being of children and families[2].