MEDICAL COMMUNITIES

ADOPTION & HEALTHCARE

Patients are more likely to choose parenting or abortion simply because adoption is rarely discussed.
Your voice matters—awareness begins in the exam room.
Most providers don’t feel confident discussing adoption with patients.
Compassionate care includes every option—and the language to present it well.
Medical professionals are one of the most trusted sources of information during a pregnancy crisis.
When you speak with clarity, patients feel less alone.
Too often, adoption is seen as outdated or emotionally harmful.
Modern adoption is ethical, empowering, and relationship-driven—when done right.

CARE IN ACTION

Learn how Texas Children’s Hospital is helping patients understand every aspect of adoption.

Jenni Rusty

Darryl McDaniels

Mike Mizwa

Greg Louganis

Dr. Belfort

Dr. Belfort

Greg Louganis is the only man and the second diver in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games. Greg, like so many incredible Olympians was adopted.

Jenni Rusty

Jenni Rusty

Jenni grew up wanting to be nurse. In high school, she found out she was pregnant and had to make some big decisions. It's a story full of grace, hope, and love.

Darryl McDaniels

Darryl McDaniels

Darryl McDaniels, known by his stage name DMC, is a rapper, founding member of Run-DMC, and is considered one of the pioneers of hip hop culture.

Mike Mizwa

Mike Mizwa

Michael B. Mizwa is a global health leader, serving as the head of Baylor Global Health and Texas Children’s Global Health, with shared leadership of their non-profit organizations. He chairs and serves on the boards of numerous international health foundations, advancing pediatric HIV/AIDS care worldwide.

Greg Louganis

Greg Louganis

Greg Louganis is the only man and the second diver in Olympic history to sweep the diving events in consecutive Olympic Games. Greg, like so many incredible Olympians was adopted.