John’s Story: Parents stop at nothing to find cure for son
When you love someone so much, giving up is not an option. Ed and Maurie Drambel didn’t set out to be trailblazers but John, their 11-year-old son, lit a fire in them…a fire stoked by those who said there’s no…
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital officially designated a Baby-Friendly® Hospital!
Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital has been officially designated a Baby-Friendly Hospital! It’s official! Based on the results of data collected during the rigorous onsite assessment survey and the final review of the External Review Board, Baby-Friendly USA determined that Children’s…
March of Dimes Walk
The Department of Pediatric Surgery has formed a team for the March of Dimes walk and we need DONATIONS AND WALKERS. Scottie Wahlstrom and Kim Edmonsond are the co-captains for Pediatric Surgery again this year. The walk will be April…
CLEFT SMILES 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
Presented by Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital Join us this spring to support a great cause! The Cleft Smiles 5k Family Fun Run/Walk will take place at Rob Fleming Park in The Woodlands on March 7, 2015. All proceeds from this…
Mallory’s Story: Stem Cell Research from Bench to Bedside
Children’s Regenerative Medicine Program at UTHealth Medical School It was a typical Friday night in Houston for Mallory Mayeux on July 5, 2013. She and a friend met for dinner in midtown and were walking to their car about to…
Three Kids Inspire a City – The Berry Family Story
In July 2011, three young siblings lost their parents in a tragic car accident on the way home from summer vacation in Colorado. The Berry family was traveling back to Houston when their vehicle was struck head-on by an SUV…
Italian Cultural Association Honors Faculty
Recognized for their contributions to medicine from the left are Peter T. Triolo, Jr., D.D.S., Fabio Triolo, D.d.R., M. Phil., Ph.D., Davide Cattano, M.D., Ph.D., and Stefano Sdringola-Maranga, M.D., M.H.A. Honoree Giuseppe Colasurdo, M.D., is not pictured. (PHOTO CREDIT: Roswitha…
Finding a Better Way to Target Children’s Cancer
Image: Justin Calhoun Dr. Amy Schefler and Dr. David Sandberg of Children’s Memorial Hermann In a world where the cure can be deadlier than the disease, a Houston medical power couple is finding new ways to deliver cancer medicine. DRS. AMY…
Houstonia magazine recognizes Pediatric Surgery faculty members in exclusive guide of top doctors
Nine of our faculty in the Department of Pediatric Surgery are recognized in Houstonia magazine’s exclusive guide of the city’s best doctors. Pediatric Surgery Mary T. Austin, MD, MPH Charles S. Cox, Jr., MD Kevin P. Lally, MD, MS KuoJen Tsao, MD…
Spina Bifida Patient Celebrates 3rd Birthday
Picture the bounciest, bubbliest 3-year-old you can imagine. Her songs and dance moves come straight from Beyoncé. She loves bright colors and runs to the mirror to check every outfit. She has the attitude of an actress, the energy of…