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Our scars make us beautiful: Rosie’s story

March 8, 2016 Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Transition Medicine Clinic, Community, Dr. Cynthia Peacock, Healthcare, Houston, patient care, pediatrics, Rosie Salas

It’s weird to say that many years ago, I was not expected to make it out of the hospital. On July 27, 1984, I was

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Help fund childhood cancer research on St. Baldrick’s Day

March 2, 2016 Cancer, Community, Education, Houston, Nicole Blanton, Pediatric Cancer, pediatrics, Research, St. Baldrick's, Texas Children's Hospital Cancer Center

Would you shave your head for a worthwhile cause? If so, consider getting your next haircut this April. In partnership with Texas Children’s Hospital and

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Patient Solidarity Week at Baylor

February 29, 2016 Community, Dana Benson, Education, Healthcare, Houston, medical students, patient care, patient solidarity week

Baylor College of Medicine medical students joined their peers from throughout the country in celebrating Patient Solidarity Week, held Feb. 15-19. Started by the National

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Supporting those with rare diseases

February 26, 2016 Community, Dr. Brendan Lee, Events, Genetics, Healthcare, Houston, molecular and human genetics, pediatrics, Rare Disease Day, Rare Diseases, Texas Children's Hospital, The Health Museum

In the United States, a disease is considered rare if it affects less than 200,000 Americans. With almost 7,000 diseases classified as rare, the National Institutes

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Exploring Baylor through the eyes of sixth graders

February 17, 2016 Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan, Community, Dr. Adam Kuspa, Dr. Nancy Moreno, Dr. Robert McLaughlin, Dr. Tyson Pillow, Education, Events, Glen Yarneau, Houston, Julia Parsons, School of Allied Health, Student Life

Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan sixth grade students spent a half day at Baylor College of Medicine learning about careers in biomedical science

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Healing mind, body and spirit: Yoga at Smith Breast Center

February 12, 2016 Baylor Clinic, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Community, Fitness, Healthcare, Healthy Lifestyle, Houston, Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center, Nicole Blanton, Nutrition and Wellness

Marti Ewing knows the healing power of yoga, and not just because she is a certified instructor. Ewing began practicing yoga after sustaining several injuries.

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Your Zika virus questions answered

February 9, 2016 Community, Dipali Pathak, Dr. Peter Hotez, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, mosquitoes, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Zika virus

As Zika continues to be a concern in Central and South America with the potential of gaining foothold in the United States, Dr. Peter Hotez,

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Dr. Peter Hotez shares his latest concerns about zika virus

January 17, 2016 Community, Dr. Peter Hotez, Healthcare, Houston, infectious disease, mosquitoes, National School of Tropical Medicine, pediatrics, Tropical Diseases, Tropical Medicine, Zika virus

On Friday the CDC issued travel advisories for pregnant women in the areas of Latin American and Caribbean region currently affected by zika virus infection.