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On Oct. 4, Microsoft Teams will be available to our system. Before the arrival, we wanted to provide you with the latest information. Here are a few important resources:Microsoft Teams is Coming SoonMicrosoft Teams: What You Need to KnowFrequently …

Education and Professional Development is pleased to announce changes to the room reservation process that will improve efficiencies, enhance collaboration, and optimize appropriate use of classroom spaces. The following revised guidelines apply to …

A team of Medical Laboratory Scientists recently became double board-certified Specialists in Hematology.  They work in a dedicated lab in the Hematology Clinic, and are responsible for testing to include complete blood counts, flow cytometry, …

Spirit Halloween is a seasonal, pop-up Halloween store and sales at each of the locations in the Fort Worth area benefit Cook Children’s. The store's parent company, Spirit of Children, has donated back to our Child Life department a total of …

Anthony Anani, M.D., a pediatric gastroenterologist and Chief Medical Officer for Cook Children's Medical Center - Prosper, remembers vividly every detail of the moment he learned the news that Blake Palmer, M.D., a beloved pediatric urologist and …

Thursday, Sept. 21 is North Texas Giving Day. While the term "giving" is used on this day, Chief Development Officer Grant Harris, senior vice president of the W.I. Cook Foundation prefers the term "generosity" because of its more inclusive and …

Leaders from the campus hosted the Cook Children's Prosper Inaugural Town Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. A lot was covered during the event including:An invocation from Chaplain Amanda Payne LindseyWelcoming new team membersAn overview from Kevin …

National News: Valerie and Marquis were featured on Good Morning America! Watch it here.

We are excited for the arrival of Microsoft Teams on Oct. 4, 2023. In case you missed our announcement, please click here for a good introduction.Today let’s take a few minutes to learn more about this system-wide project.If you have more questions …

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Join us for Employee Resource Group (ERG) Launch Parties in Prosper on Sept. 19 and at Medical Center-Fort Worth on Sept. 21 (morning and evening events)! 

By Detavious HillThis week is Environmental Services Week, celebrated Sept.10-16 to show appreciation for the dedicated EVS personnel that ensure health care facilities across the country are clean, safe places for patients and their families and …

By Heather DugeWhen Juanita Saldana walks through the doors at Cook Children’s, it feels like home to her. “The coworkers on 3 North Main are my family,” Juanita said. “We have built good relationships and work as a team. I feel so loved here.” For …

Pit Dodson, whose remarkable generosity has impacted Cook Children’s campus, culture and services, spent her 98th birthday with the Teddy Bear Transport team. A gift from Pit and her husband T.L. Dodson Jr. built the Cook Children’s Dodson Specialty …

We know. Nobody enjoys getting shots. But we know that the “poke to protect” is imperative to keep ourselves, our families and our patients safer from illnesses such as COVID and flu. That’s why Cook Children’s has a Comfort Menu that caregivers use …

Connect Newsletter                                       Sept. 13, 2023 Employee Resource Groups: Launch Parties in Prosper and Fort WorthJoin us to learn all about the new Employee Resource Groups created just for Cook Children’s employees. As we …

Join us for Employee Resource Group (ERG) Launch Parties in Prosper on Sept. 19 and at Medical Center-Fort Worth on Sept. 21 (morning and evening events)!

It's National Suicide Awareness Month and we at Cook Children’s are not immune to the devastation, pain, and uncertainty that accompanies our friends, family, and co-workers who experience suicidal thoughts or die by suicide. Simple, real …

What an eventful summer it’s been for our Information Services (IS) team! With the successful implementation of Workday and the ongoing development of our new CookNet site, we're excited to share what's next on the horizon.Mark your calendars for …

It's been some time, but we need to talk about COVID-19. The CDC provides helpful information on what to do if you were exposed to the virus. If you've tested positive, isolate immediately, and let your supervisor know.Click here for a link that …

We’re teaming up with Chuck E. Cheese this week for a fundraiser benefiting Cook Children's.How it works:On September 14 and 15, 20% of all sales from Chuck E. Cheese locations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area will be donated to Cook Children's. You …

By Heather DugeImproving care is always top of mind for Jan Althouse, Patient Survey Program Manager. More than 3,600 comments come in from the Press Ganey patient family surveys each month, and Jan reads every one of them before sharing with …

We want to share some suggestions to help keep you, and your patients, safe during flu, RSV and other upper respiratory infection seasons. For the Patient and their FamiliesPlease try to get patients/family with possible COVID or other respiratory …

By Phillip Scott, M.D. Pediatric Hospitalist2022-2023 marked the return of a robust influenza season after low influenza rates during the COVID19 pandemic.  Below are data from the Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Network (Influenza …

Back to school is a time of excitement and new beginnings. It is also a time for taking photos to capture these special moments. We asked Cook Children's team members to send in photos of their children, grandchildren and any other children in their …

Sepsis is the body's overwhelming response to an infection. This year, two committees, the Cook Children’s Sepsis Committee and the Antimicrobial Stewardship Committee, have combined forces to connect the dots about sepsis by choosing the right …

Nursing Value: ImaginationAs a nurse on the Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant floor, Shelly Litchfield, BSN, RN, walks parents through some of the toughest times of their children’s lives. She says the little moments, like making friendship …

Interested in going back to school to further your career as a healthcare professional? Whether you are just starting out or looking to advance your career, this education fair is for you. You'll be able to meet with representatives from several …

Congratulations to all Beat the Heat Sweet Treat raffle winners. Thank you to everyone who participated in getting creative and decorating your own ice cream cone or wearing “sprinkle” polka dots on the day of your sweet treat. It is the enthusiasm …

Hello Cook Children’s Family,We want you to know that your voices truly matter, and your feedback guides us in staying true to our culture and values.Thank you to everyone who joined our recent Benefit Listening Sessions. Your feedback and ideas …

The Virgin Pulse Program, offered by Cook Children's HealthyMe Program, is a voluntary wellness program available to all employees and covered spouses. The new program starts Sept. 1 with health tips, tracking tools, rewards and other resources that …

Connect Newsletter                                       Aug. 31, 2023 The Stigma Surrounding Suicide: What You Should KnowSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, but the tragedy of suicide should not be contained to a single …

The Retail Pharmacy is adding a new location to the expanded Dodson Specialty Clinic Building!At 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, Cook Children’s will open its third Retail Pharmacy location for the system. “Our services have grown and we are excited to …

July 2023 Peak Performer WinnersMedical CentersAndrew Caldwell, Building Technician III, MaintenanceShelbie Eastwood, Specialty Clinic Registered Nurse, Stroke/Thrombosis ClinicBrookelynn Wetzel, Child Life Specialist, Patient and Family Experience, …

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, but the tragedy of suicide should not be contained to a single month. We hope to bring attention to mental health and suicide prevention on a more regular basis. The numbers are too large to …

Bright Horizons Kids' Place Child Development Center has space for children in its Preschool and Kindergarten Prep programs. Kids' Place is onsite child care available to Cook Children's employees and is located adjacent to Cook Children's Medical …

Connect Newsletter                                       Aug. 24, 2023 Reminder: Flu Electronic Consent Form Due by Aug. 31All employees must complete an influenza electronic consent form by Thursday, Aug. 31. This form is required for all employees …

Please take a few moments to view these important pre-retirement information resources from the Practice Management Committee. First, click the video below that focuses on physician retirement (including the much-loved Howard Kelfer, M.D.,  who is …

Going to Disney World: A Celebration of Resiliency and Choosing to Say ‘Yes’ By L. Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS Child Life Specialist - Emergency Department We all know that working at Cook Children’s can be magical! If you have had the joy of working …

On Tuesday, Aug. 22, we were conducting a routine departmental drill meant for only our Pharmacy department at Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth. Unfortunately, the entire organization was sent alerts that this was an actual event.We …