Thanks to the Texas Medical Center, our many universities and non-profits, Houston boasts great children's health resources. But it's a big town, and it can be hard to find what you need to know.

We created Healthy Houston Kids to help. We give you a one-stop-shop to the practical news and information you need to keep your children healthy in Houston, Texas.

Founder and webmaster
Jessica Johns Pool: I lived all over the country before landing in Houston with a job in the Texas Medical Center. Finally, I’d found something I never got tired of writing about -- health! A few years of knocking about Houston’s medical community taught me that, yes, world-class healthcare is available in our fair city, but, size and complexity make it hard to find information when you need it, particularly if you’re a parent desperate to help your child. HealthyHoustonKids was born. When I’m not blogging, I develop communications for hospitals, oil and gas companies and non-profits with JJP Editorial Services and admire my nieces and nephews.

Founder
Dawn Dorsey: In the past 20-plus years, I’ve written about everything from peacock farmers to train treks in the Andes, but health care keeps drawing me back. While I can’t stand the sight of blood, and even a scuffed knee makes me squeamish, I’m curious about and fascinated with the way our miraculous bodies work. And, I believe raising a healthy child is a calling of the highest order. I did my best (that’s all you can do, really) with my son, who’s now 20 – though of course I had to withstand loud and frequent protests for limiting his caffeine and sugar. When I can use my words and natural inquisitiveness to help parents create a healthier future for their kids, I’m in my “sweet spot.”

Regular contributor
Jennifer Patrick: I launched my own freelance writing business, J.Patrick Communications, in 2006 after working in public relations, marketing and media relations for the healthcare and non-profit industries for more than 15 years. I specialize in script, speech, feature and copy writing for small businesses and publications in Houston. Read about my adventures as a mom to two young children on Living the Dream.

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Got ideas for topics you'd like to cover for Healthy Houston Kids? Email us at HealthyHoustonKids (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks for reading and come back soon!