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Second heart transplant at Dell Children’s – Grace’s Story
Saving Grace: Second heart transplant celebrated at Dell Children’sFor the first 13 years of her life, Grace didn’t know what it was like to live...
Remembering Dr. Lindley Dodson
Like so many in our community, we are shocked, devastated and saddened by the tragic news of the loss of one of our former Dell Children’s hospitalists, Dr. Lindley Dodson. Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Dodson’s family, friends and colleagues.
Dell Children’s receives $2 million gift for the new Fetal Center
Dell Children’s Foundation is proud to announce it has received a $2 million charitable donation from The Floyd A. and Kathleen C. Cailloux Foundation in Kerrville, Texas.
Penn’s Story
Meet Penn, a five-year old boy from Austin who wants to grow up to be a doctor, and a racecar driver – on the side, of course.
P. Terry’s Visits Dell Children’s Medical Center
P. Terry’s donated lunch to Dell Children’s Heart and Transplant team to honor a special connection to Dell Children’s first heart transplant patient, Gerardo.
First heart transplant performed at Dell Children’s
In a historic first for Dell Children’s Medical Center and the University of Texas at Austin, a team of pediatric heart transplant surgeons successfully implanted a donor heart in an 18-year-old patient.
Dell Children’s Foundation announces new board members
Dell Children's Foundation announces new board members Raising awareness and philanthropic community support for Dell Children's Medical Center Dell...
Heart Transplants Now HERE at Dell Children’s
Dell Children’s is excited to announce the launch of the first Pediatric Heart Transplant Program in Central Texas. Heart transplants are a critical component of the cardiology and cardiac surgery program at Dell Children’s, which continues to grow thanks to your support.
New physician‐in‐chief at Dell Children’s Medical Center
We are excited to share with you that Z. Leah Harris, M.D., has accepted the role of chair of pediatrics and physician‐in‐chief at Dell Children’s Medical Center. She will officially begin her role in August.
Dell Children’s Growth Continues
Dell Children’s Medical Center announces major expansion plans for Central Texas, including new children’s hospital in North Austin. Expansions also include new medical office building in North Austin, continued growth on Mueller campus