DALLAS, July 11, 2026 — Children’s Health hosted its third annual Round Up on Saturday, July 11, at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco. The Western-themed celebration brought together more than 2,500 patients, families, physicians and care team members to celebrate the lasting relationships built throughout a child’s care journey.
This year’s event showcased the breadth of multidisciplinary care across Children’s Health, bringing together sixteen care teams representing specialties including the Pauline Allen Gill Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, The Heart Center, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Trauma Services, Endocrinology and more.
“At Children’s Health, our mission extends far beyond the care we provide in our hospitals and clinics. Round Up brings together our patients, families, team members, volunteers and community partners to celebrate the strength and resilience that inspire us every day,” said Fernand Fernandez, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Children’s Health. “It’s a reflection of who we are as an organization and our commitment to strengthening the communities we serve.”
Patients and families enjoyed a variety of family-friendly activities, including games, bounce houses, a photo booth, face painting, snow cones, cotton candy and more. The event also gave current and former patients the opportunity to reconnect with the physicians, nurses and multidisciplinary care teams who supported them throughout their care, creating new memories together.
About Children’s Health
Children’s Health is the leading pediatric health care system in North Texas and has long been recognized as a leader in pediatric health. Its campuses include Children’s Medical Center Dallas, Children’s Medical Center Plano and multiple Children’s Health Specialty Centers, caring for more than 370,000 patients each year. With more than 11,000 team members and nearly 2,000 medical and dental staff, Children’s Health provides more than $682 million in annual community benefit across North Texas.
In partnership with UT Southwestern Medical Center, it is consistently recognized among the nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. This commitment to excellence and outstanding care has resulted in recognition across all pediatric specialties for eight consecutive years, including Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Behavioral Health, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Neonatology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology and Urology.
Since 2009, Children’s Health has maintained Magnet® designation – the highest honor for nursing excellence – and continues to earn employer-of-choice recognition locally, nationally and globally. These honors include the Great Place to Work® Certification™, the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award and Top Workplaces recognition from USA TODAY and The Dallas Morning News. Children’s Health has also been named one of the 150 Best Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review for 14 consecutive years.
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