Specialized care for vulnerable children
Discover how McLane Children's cares for children who have been the victim of abuse or violence.
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McLane Children’s – Heart Health
March 31, 2025Adding cardiovascular surgery McLane Children’s has a robust cardiology program, diagnosing and treating pediatric heart conditions caused by disease, genetic condition or virus. However, children requiring heart surgery or heart transplant must be referred outside our system, commonly to larger cities like Houston or Dallas. Despite excellent cardiology care, more than 120 children are referred […]Learn More McLane Children’s – Heart Health -
McLane Children’s
March 28, 2025Areas to Support Your impact at McLane Children’s Our donors are changing kids’ lives. Here’s a look at what donors’ gifts have supported in recent years: Featured stories Learn more about how donors make a difference in the lives of children in Central Texas. Contact us Brittany Wentz Foundation Manager 254.899.3769Brittany.Wentz@BSWHealth.org Bekah Prince Foundation Officer […]Learn More McLane Children’s -
McLane Children’s – Children’s Miracle Network
March 27, 2025What is Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals? McLane Children’s is a proud member of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH), an organization raising funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals across the United States and Canada. With your help, CMNH partners in our community raise funds to support many initiatives at McLane Children’s, including: Since 1987, individuals, […]Learn More McLane Children’s – Children’s Miracle Network -
McLane Children’s – Area of Greatest Need
March 27, 2025The difference your gift makes When you give to the area of greatest need at McLane Children’s, your gifts can be used to purchase life-saving equipment, support vital child-centered programs, or fund advanced training for our dedicated pediatric care providers. Your generosity directly enhances the quality of care we provide, ensuring that every child receives […]Learn More McLane Children’s – Area of Greatest Need -
McLane Children’s – Pawsitive Pals
March 21, 2025What is Pawsitive Pals? Meet our two furriest employees, Lorenzo and Gigi! Specially trained by Canine Companions, these two service dogs provide animal-assisted therapy to children and their families in the hospital and specialty clinic at McLane Children’s. Lorenzo works with the Child Life team, helping kids feel more normal and less stressed while in […]Learn More McLane Children’s – Pawsitive Pals -
McLane Children’s – NICU
March 21, 2025Level IV NICU Designation McLane Children’s flagship NICU, located in Temple, is the only Level IV NICU between Dallas and Austin, and is one of only 22 NICUs in the state of Texas to earn this highest designation. The 48-bed NICU unit cares for approximately 800 infants each year. How you can help You can […]Learn More McLane Children’s – NICU -
McLane Children’s – Child Protection Team
March 21, 2025Specialized care for vulnerable children Violence and abuse is a reality for many children in our community. In fact, according to the National Children’s Alliance, child abuse affects one in four girls and one in 13 boys in the United States. The multidisciplinary Child Protection Team includes specially trained physicians, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) […]Learn More McLane Children’s – Child Protection Team -
McLane Children’s – Transport Services
March 21, 2025What we do When other hospitals in our area encounter a sick or injured child in need of advanced care, our transport team is ready at a moment’s notice to transfer patients to McLane Children’s. The team is made up of registered nurses, respiratory therapists and EMTs who have specialized training in stabilizing, treating and […]Learn More McLane Children’s – Transport Services -
McLane Children’s – Child Life
March 17, 2025What is Child Life? The Child Life program helps pediatric patients and their families cope with the stress and anxiety that often accompany healthcare experiences. Our team of certified Child Life specialists (CCLS) are trained in child development and supporting children and families in the clinical setting. They use strategies such as: Benefits of Child […]Learn More McLane Children’s – Child Life -
Friendship bracelets lead to healing and hope
November 1, 2024A rare procedure never performed before at McLane Children's saved Addison's life.Learn More Friendship bracelets lead to healing and hope -
Boot scootin’ with the Visionaries
June 1, 2024This special group of ladies embraced the vision for a children’s hospital in Central Texas and worked to make it a reality.Learn More Boot scootin’ with the Visionaries -
CMN Hospitals Update – Summer 2024
June 1, 2024McLane Company Golf Tournament The 36th McLane Classic Drives Donations golf tournament took place on April 29, raising $755,000 for CMNH. Since 1985, the McLane Company has helped raise over $100 million for CMNH member hospitals all over the United States, including Baylor Scott & White McLane Children’s. The company holds a variety of fundraisers […]Learn More CMN Hospitals Update – Summer 2024