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TEXAS-DEVELOPED PATENT-FREE COVID-19 VACCINE TECHNOLOGY RECEIVES EMERGENCY USE AUTHORIZATION IN INDONESIA

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Friday, September 30, 2022
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Itreceived emergency use authorization in Indonesia, as a primary vaccine in adults.

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  • Itreceived emergency use authorization in Indonesia, as a primary vaccine in adults.
  • Indonesia is seeking Halal Certification for the vaccine since no animal cells or products were used in the production of the vaccine.
  • The pharmaceutical company is currently manufacturing Covid-19 primary series vaccine, while booster vaccine is in the clinical trial stage and soon followed by vaccine for children.
  • Bio Farma became a holding company after a merger of three listed state-owned pharmaceutical companies in Indonesia.

Duncan NRI at Texas Children's Hospital Accelerates Neurological Research and Therapies with Historic $10M Gift from The Blue Bird Circle

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Friday, September 23, 2022
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HOUSTON, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital today announced it received a $10 million donation from The Blue Bird Circle.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital today announced it received a $10 million donation from The Blue Bird Circle.
  • This historic donation is being made to commemorate the Blue Bird Circle's upcoming centennial anniversary and brings the organization's gifts to Texas Children's to over $25 million which will help advance life-changing neurological research at the Duncan NRI.
  • At Texas Children's Hospital Blue Bird Clinic, Blue Bird volunteers log more than 5,000 hours a year in administrative assistance the equivalent of three full-time employees.
  • The volunteers' time, effort, and donations help support The Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology at Texas Children's Hospital.

Dr. Peter Hotez and Dr. Maria Elena Bottazzi Named Two of Fast Company's 2022 Most Creative People in Business

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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HOUSTON, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fast Company today announced its 14th annual list of the Most Creative People in Business, which recognizes individuals making a cultural impact via bold achievements that have never been accomplished before in their chosen fields, from entertainment to healthcare to food. These influential and diverse engineers, executives, filmmakers, activists, designers, research scientists, and founders, among others, are leading with creativity during one of the most challenging times in history.

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  • Hotez and Bottazzi have been nominated for the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize for their research and vaccine development of COREBEVAX.
  • "Most Creative People represents Fast Company at its best," says Brendan Vaughan, Fast Company's Editor-in-Chief.
  • Introduced in 2009, the Most Creative People list quickly established itself as one of Fast Company'smost esteemed franchises.
  • Fast Company'sMost Creative People in Business issue (September 2022) is available online now here and on newsstands beginning August 16.

DISNEY AND STARLIGHT CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION DELIVER COMFORT AND JOY TO TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PATIENTS

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Disney and the nonprofit Starlight Children's Foundation teamed up at Texas Children's Hospital to host a Spidey-themed delivery event to celebrate the launch of "Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends," season two. A highlight of the celebration was the opportunity for hospitalized patients and their families to be among the first in the United States to enjoy a pre-screening of the first episode of the hit series' new season, which officially launches Aug. 19 on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. Cast member Armen Taylor (voice of Hulk) made a special appearance at the event to meet with patients and their families. 

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  • "Today was a different experience versus our normal hospital visits," said Brenna Stelly, whose child, Everly, enjoyed the Disney experience.
  • Thank you to Disney and Texas Children's Hospital for the support in creating this positive experience that patients will carry with them long after they leave the hospital," Garone added.
  • "Thanks to Texas Children's established relationship with Disney and support from Starlight Children's Foundation, our patients and their families experienced pure Disney joy a most welcome reprieve from the many stresses that can accompany a child's hospital stay.
  • Texas Children's staff also receive colorful employee badges featuring beloved Disney characters with the goal of providing joy and comfort to patients and their families during appointments.

Texas Children's Pavilion for Women Celebrates the Completion of Phase One of its Multi-Year Expansion Plan

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022
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HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first phase of Texas Children's Pavilion for Women's $201 million expansion within the Texas Medical Center is complete, providing a more accessible entrance for patients arriving to the Pavilion.

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  • HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first phase of Texas Children's Pavilion for Women's $201 million expansion within the Texas Medical Center is complete, providing a more accessible entrance for patients arriving to the Pavilion.
  • Based on the need to expand labor and delivery services, phase two of the plan focuses on increasing the number of hospital beds in the Texas Children's Pavilion for Women.
  • It will add an additional 190,000 square feet to the hospital's footprint and will be connected to the Pavilion for Women via the new sky bridge.
  • Texas Children's is ranked second among the best children's hospitals nationally by U.S. News & World Report, and first in Texas.

Texas Children's Hospital To Begin Safely Administering COVID-19 Vaccines to Children Aged 6 months to 5 years

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Saturday, June 18, 2022
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As the largest pediatric hospital in the country, Texas Children's is ideally suited and well equipped to safely administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible children in the community.

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  • As the largest pediatric hospital in the country, Texas Children's is ideally suited and well equipped to safely administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible children in the community.
  • As a participating hospital in Pfizer's COVID-19 pediatric clinical trials for children aged six months to 11 years, Texas Children's continues to deliver on its commitment to safely vaccinate millions of children.
  • Free valet or validated parking is provided for families visiting Texas Children's Texas Medical Center, The Woodlands and West campuses for this vaccine.
  • To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines and Texas Children's equitable vaccination efforts, please visit the Texas Children's COVID-19 Vaccine Hub .

Texas Children's Hospital Elevates National Ranking to Second Among Best Children's Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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HOUSTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Children's Hospital is proud to consistently be recognized as a leader in pediatric care by U.S. News & World Report, placing second nationally in its new 2022-2023 Best Children's Hospitals rankings. The hospital rose from a No. 3 ranking on this annual report in 2021-2022.

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  • In December 2020, Texas Children's opened a first-of-its-kind dedicated facility designed by and for adults with congenital heart (ACH) disease.
  • Texas Children's ACH Program is accredited by the Adult Congenital Heart Association and is one of only four accredited programs in Texas.
  • U.S. News & World Report introduced the Best Children's Hospitals ranking in 2007 to help families of children with rare or life-threatening illnesses find the best medical care available.
  • Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.For more information, go to www.texaschildrens.org .

Texas Children's Hospital Patient Thriving Today Despite Sudden Cardiac Arrest

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Friday, June 3, 2022
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HOUSTON, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Children's Hospital patient Garrett Richardson, 21, is alive today because his quick-thinking teacher was prepared and trained to act within minutes — a blessing his parents, Lake Charles, La. residents Monique and Craig Richardson, remember with gratitude nine years after their son's heart stopped.

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  • He traveled by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was stabilized before being transferred to Texas Children's in the Texas Medical Center.
  • "Genetic cardiac arrhythmias like Long QT Syndrome are among the primary causes of sudden cardiac arrest in young people but they're treatable conditions," said Alice Lara, President and CEO of the SADS Foundation.
  • "Over 7,000 children and young adults are affected by SCA each year, but with increased access to AEDs and CPR training, sudden cardiac arrest doesn't have to be fatal."
  • The hospital includes the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute; the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston.

TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL REACHES MAJOR MILESTONE IN EXPANDING SERVICE WITHIN THE CENTRAL TEXAS MARKET

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Monday, May 16, 2022
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"At Texas Children's Hospital, we are committed to bringing high-quality care for the most complex conditions close to home."

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  • "At Texas Children's Hospital, we are committed to bringing high-quality care for the most complex conditions close to home."
  • While staying true to the traditional Texas Children's look and feel, the new Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus simultaneously will weave the unique culture and geography of Austin and the Central Texas hill country into the facility.
  • Texas Children's Hospital North Austin Campus, located at 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway, will begin serving patients in the first quarter of 2024.
  • The hospital includes the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute; the Feigin Tower for pediatric research; Texas Children's Pavilion for Women, a comprehensive obstetrics/gynecology facility focusing on high-risk births; Texas Children's Hospital West Campus, a community hospital in suburban West Houston; and Texas Children's Hospital The Woodlands, the first hospital devoted to children's care for communities north of Houston.

Texas Children's Pavilion for Women Acquires Austin Perinatal Associates Expanding Hospital's Maternal-Fetal Medicine Footprint to Central Texas

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Friday, May 6, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Children's Physician Group announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Austin Perinatal Associates , a well-known private maternal-fetal medicine practice based in Austin.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Children's Physician Group announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Austin Perinatal Associates , a well-known private maternal-fetal medicine practice based in Austin.
  • Additional growth in the area includes a new freestanding, top tier children and women's hospital in North Austin that will top off in mid-May.
  • Texas Children's Hospital Austin is set to open Q1 2024.
  • Texas Children's Hospital is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine.For more information, go to www.texaschildrens.org .