DALLAS, March 10, 2026 — Children’s Health and UT Southwestern Medical Center today announced that Dallas-based Energy Transfer, one of the nation’s largest energy infrastructure companies, and its management team have committed $15 million to support the new $5 billion Dallas pediatric campus under construction in the Southwestern Medical District. The campus, a joint venture between UT Southwestern and Children’s Health, is being built across from UT Southwestern’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and is expected to open in 2031.
Designed with collaboration and compassion at its core, the new campus reflects input from patients and families as well as more than 300 clinicians and leaders from UT Southwestern and Children’s Health, alongside architects, and consultants. While the campus is expansive in scale, every element has been intentionally planned with children in mind – creating welcoming, hopeful spaces that feel supportive rather than overwhelming for even the smallest patients. The design fosters connection among caregivers, researchers, and families, ensuring that world-class care is delivered in an environment that is both innovative and deeply human-centered.
“We are honored to be able to step forward in this way to ensure that future generations of children continue to receive the best possible medical care,” said Tom Long, co-Chief Executive Officer of Energy Transfer. “This donation represents our commitment to the bold vision of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health and the exceptional medical professionals here who provide hope and healing to families throughout Texas, and in many cases, across the country.”
“Strengthening the communities where we work and live by addressing critical issues like health and wellness is important to us,” said Mackie McCrea, co-Chief Executive Officer of Energy Transfer. “We are proud to support the lasting impact of UT Southwestern Medical Center and Children’s Health, two organizations delivering life-changing support in our hometown of Dallas.”
Energy Transfer specializes in the transportation, storage, and terminalling of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and refined products through more than 140,000 miles of pipelines and related assets that traverse 44 states, more than any other U.S. midstream company. Energy Transfer has nearly 900 employees in Dallas and over 16,000 worldwide.
“This extraordinary commitment reflects the business community’s confidence in our shared vision,” said Christopher J. Durovich, President and Chief Executive Officer of Children’s Health. “The new Dallas pediatric campus will expand access to advanced pediatric care and position us to meet the growing needs of children and families across our region—today and for the future.”
“We deeply appreciate Energy Transfer committing to our shared vision for the future of pediatric health care in Dallas,” said Daniel K. Podolsky, M.D., President of UT Southwestern. “With their generous support, we will further advance care, foster hope for families, and accelerate discoveries that will benefit generations to come.”
The pediatric population in North Texas is expected to increase significantly by 2050, underscoring the need for expanded access to high-quality pediatric care. The new pediatric campus, named Moody Children’s Hospital, will span more than 4.9 million square feet and will feature 552 beds in three towers. Energy Transfer’s gift will be recognized by naming two family lounges and a patient floor in the new hospital.
To learn more, visit engage.utsouthwestern.edu/pediatriccampus or childrens.com/watchusgrow.
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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.
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.
About UT Southwestern Medical Center
UT Southwestern, one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers, integrates pioneering biomedical research with exceptional clinical care and education. The institution’s faculty members have received six Nobel Prizes and include 24 members of the National Academy of Sciences, 25 members of the National Academy of Medicine, and 13 Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigators. The full-time faculty of more than 3,300 is responsible for groundbreaking medical advances and is committed to translating science-driven research quickly to new clinical treatments. UT Southwestern physicians in more than 80 specialties care for more than 143,000 hospitalized patients, attend to more than 470,000 emergency room cases, and oversee nearly 5.3 million outpatient visits a year.
UT Southwestern’s William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital is ranked as the No. 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth – the nation’s fourth-largest metro area. Twelve UT Southwestern medical specialties are nationally ranked, nine among the top 25 and three others among the top 50. UTSW is among the top 5% of hospitals nationwide on quality measures.
UTSW Medical Center includes 20 endowed centers, is a Rare Disease Center of Excellence for adults and children, and is home to one of 57 designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the nation. UTSW is ranked No. 1 globally among health care institutions for its published research, and its medical school is among 16 schools ranked Tier 1 for research.
About Energy Transfer
Dallas-based Energy Transfer LP is one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in the United States. Energy Transfer specializes in the transportation, storage, and terminalling of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil, and refined products through more than 140,000 miles of pipelines and related assets that traverse 44 states, more than any other U.S. midstream company. The company also has international offices in Beijing and Panama City, Panama. For more information, visit energytransfer.com.