Studies show that mothers who receive routine exams and required vaccinations in the early years of life prove to be healthier adolescents and adults. The Foundation, LBJ Hospital Employees, State Farm Insurance, and Houston Endowment provided funding for the construction for a new playground area at LBJ Hospital. The grand opening was celebrated in spring of 1996. Since that time, the playground has provided a safe and kid-friendly environment for the pediatric patients. With the help of others, the Foundation built a playground for pediatric patients at LBJ hospital Thomas Street Pediatric Area Thomas Street Clinic is the Hospital District's only free-standing outpatient AIDS clinic.
Patients come on a routine basis to receive treatment for a variety of ailments.
Many of our patients have children. The Foundation funded a Pediatric Waiting Area with books, toys, educational videos, and other items to past the time. Children waiting on family members can play in a kid-friendly environment with supervision provided for through Hospital District volunteers. The Foundation funded a meditation garden for patients visiting the Thomas Street Clinic. Initial screening are performed at the Hospital District facilities with referrals available for those in need.