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Join us in showing Pluto, Elsa, Bailey, Pinto and Cohen some love on #LoveYourPetDay! ❤️ Our therapy dogs provide support to those who may be having trouble coping with a hospital stay, new diagnosis or medical procedure. To learn more, visit: texaschildrens.org/pawsitiveplay

#TuesdayThoughts: About 10,000 Texans die each year from influenza-related causes. “We have to keep things in perspective,” said Dr. Hotez, co-director of #TexasChildrens Center for Vaccine Development. “We have a real killer in our midst. It’s influenza.” ow.ly/CMuP30qgRpc

The Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Program at @TexasChildrens enables patients with congenital heart disease to receive seamless continuation of care from birth throughout adulthood. Learn more: ow.ly/skOM30q87hD

On the blog, Dr. Katherine Jennifer Leaming-Van Zandt, medical director of the @TexasChildrens West Campus Emergency Center, shares who’s at high risk for developing flu-related complications, when to take your child to the emergency center and more: ow.ly/UPYM30q36H1

Looking back on our year, we are reminded that our patients are at the center of @TexasChildrens. Here are some of the most touching stories of 2019: ow.ly/It8630q7BFK #texaschildrens

Did you hear? @TexasChildrens eyes further expansion in #Austin with purchases of land. @impactnews shares more: ow.ly/z1h230q2qHf

@jhannanjr @TexasChildrens happy (belated) birthday!

Nutrition is key among athletes, especially young ones with growing bodies. One of @TexasChildrens Sports Medicine experts discusses how to train your young athlete to eat like an Olympian. bit.ly/2YaBYpE #HealthyAthleteChat

When Jenny and Philip Rodgers found out that their baby, Aiden, was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, they knew that @TexasChildrens was the place to be. They made the journey to Houston from Louisiana and are sharing their story here: ow.ly/ospJ30mBLfJ #HLHS

Halloween is arriving early for some of our patients at @TexasChildrens! @SpiritHalloween's #SpiritOfChildren Program hosted a Halloween party filled with games, costumes, music and crafts. @CharlyABC13 shares the full story (via @abc13houston): ow.ly/ScCb30pJctM

Dr. Jacquelyn M. Powers, Director of Iron Disorders and Nutritional Anemias Program at @TexasChildrens Cancer and Hematology Centers, discusses iron deficiency on the newest episode of #MedicallySpeaking. Watch the full video: ow.ly/ICrR30pC7kt

Dr. Monica Gramatges, pediatric oncologist and co-director of the Long Term Survivor Program at @TexasChildrens Cancer and Hematology Centers, shares what parents can do to protect their child's fertility after a cancer diagnosis. Read more via @KPRC2: ow.ly/fbyu30pBKCC

@TexasChildrens professionals offer a few thoughts and tips for developing a breastfeeding plan that can continue after returning to work. Read more: ow.ly/txj250vEDYK #WellnessWed

Almost 50% of the total U.S. workforce are women. This means that many women returning to work after childbirth have workplace needs for managing milk supply through pumping. What can employers be doing to help? ow.ly/s4qt50vEDRo #WellnessWed

Mental health can be an intimidating topic to approach with little ones. How can parents and caregivers best start a conversation about this? Read more: ow.ly/JCLy50vEEnG #SEHealthChat

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, every seven seconds in the U.S. a child is bullied. This has spread beyond the classroom with cell phones and social media. How can parents uncover and help with bullying? #SEHealthChat ow.ly/NenI50vEEm7

Don’t miss today’s Twitter chat with @MomsRising for a conversation around breastfeeding and workplace support. #WellnessWed

It’s back-to-school time. Here are some tips for helping young ones manage the anxiety and stress that can come with this chaotic time. #SEHealthChat ow.ly/r6Gv50vEEhC

Compelling blog from @TexasChildrens Dr. Renata Maricevich on “Snapchat dysmorphia” and how to help your children with self-image and self-worth in a social media world. #SEHealthChat ow.ly/7h9z50vEEeX

Did you know @TexasChildrens is among the nation's first hospitals to introduce pre-op entertainment suites designed to engage and distract patients ahead of surgery with video and #virtualreality? @TXMedCenter shares the full story: ow.ly/n0zL30pfyzK #texaschildrens