University Health Women's & Children's Hospital Happy One Year Anniversary
On December 5, 2024, we celebrated the one year anniversary of University Health Women’s & Children’s Hospital. This state-of-the-art facility is dedicated to the specialized care of women, children and their families, bringing together leading experts and cutting-edge technologies in one compassionate environment. As the first hospital in South Texas exclusively focused on the unique needs of women and children, it addresses a critical demand for specialized care in our growing community.
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38,875 Babies Born Children Served Pediatric & Ob/Gyn Emergency Visits Women Served
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“Thanks to your extraordinary generosity, University Health Women’s & Children’s Hospital stands as a beacon of hope and healing for our community. Your support has helped create a modern, patient-centered environment where our dedicated nurses, physicians and caregivers provide exceptional, compassionate care every day. Your generosity is not just a gift—it is a legacy that will impact countless lives for generations to come.”
-Michael Gardner, MD Vice President, University Health Women's & Children's Hospital
Donors like you have brought hope to families at the Women’s & Children’s Hospital. Your generosity funds lifesaving care, advanced treatments and family-centered programs, creating brighter futures for women and children. Thank you for making a difference!
In just one year, this hospital has filled a critical gap in health care, addressing the rapidly growing needs of our region. It has enabled more families to receive advanced care close to home, reducing the need to travel far from specialized treatment.
The hospital is a place for innovation and collaboration, and you have helped us fund the development and advancement of its services, educational programs and new technologies. Together we were able to impact:
• The John R. and Greli N. Less Charitable Trust Milk Bank, which will collect, process, pasteurize and distribute donated human milk to the youngest patients who need maternal human milk but cannot receive it otherwise.
• The Harvey E. Najim Children’s Emergency Department, featuring quieter, more restful areas and private consultation spaces—all designed to reduce anxiety and make families feel more at ease during a health crisis.
• The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and the Lacie and Joe Gorder Pediatric Cardiac Care Unit provide a compassionate and supportive environment where patients and their families find comfort, care and hope during their most challenging moments.
• Maternal mental health by hiring two social workers to help mothers address pre- and post-partum questions and challenges.
• Pediatric trauma and burn through the funding of additional specialized education and certification for the clinical team, along with backpacks for burn patients to carry their supplies.
Welcoming Parker Lee Speer, The First Baby Born at University Health Women's & Children's Hospital