Children’s Hospital Association of Texas

All children need children’s hospitals

Children’s hospitals are unique resources that benefit all children through clinical care, research, pediatric medical education and advocacy.

As a vital safety net for children, children’s hospitals provide expert care for the most severe and complex medical problems. The Children’s Hospital Association of Texas (CHAT) is a non-profit association whose mission is to ensure that Texas children have access to effective, high quality, comprehensive and appropriately funded health care.

Read more about the critical role of children’s hospitals in Texas:

Care for Texas Children: The Role of Children’s Hospitals

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Our member hospitals

CHAT represents not-for-profit children’s hospitals in Texas. Members are committed to providing specialized and comprehensive medical services for all children in need.

Every aspect of each CHAT member hospital is geared to the needs of children. The pediatric specialists and medical professionals working at children's hospitals are trained to understand the physical, emotional and developmental needs of children-whether that child is 15 ounces or 150 pounds.

Contact Us

Children's Hospital Association of Texas
823 Congress Avenue, Suite 1500
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: 512.320.0910
Fax: 512.320.0645

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2008 CHAT pediatric nursing conference

Follow the Sandy Brick Road to Pediatric Nursing Excellence
16th Annual CHAT Pediatric Nursing Conference hosted by Driscoll Children’s Hospital
October 9th and 10th, 2009
Holiday Inn Emerald Beach
Corpus Christi, TX
Abstract information available now.  Registration brochure is coming soon!
For more information, contact Judith Brown at 361-694-4878

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