2024
May
02,
2024
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15:28 PM
America/Chicago
Do you have a piece of cloth, clothing, embroidery, or other textile that has a story you'd like to share? Please send us a photo and some details and we'll post it to the Connect Newsroom. Email us at InternalCommunications@cookchildrens.org.
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May
01,
2024
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17:36 PM
America/Chicago
Respect and Kindness: we're focusing on building a more inclusive and welcoming workplace by taking the time to understand each other's stories. We'd love to hear from you. What experiences and identities shape who you are today?
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May
01,
2024
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16:04 PM
America/Chicago
“Nursing was something I always knew I wanted to do,” says Shakyryn Napier, DHSc, RN, CPN, NEA-BC, Director of the Heart Center at Cook Children’s.
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May
01,
2024
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11:02 AM
America/Chicago
By Heather DugeIf the Patient and Family Experience Team could be described in two words, it would be embracing togetherness. Megan Chavez, Vice President of Cook Children’s Experience, oversees strategy and integration points and said the patient …
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April
29,
2024
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13:27 PM
America/Chicago
Patient Experience Week is April 29- May 3. Email patientexperience@cookchildrens.org with examples of how you're living the challenge seach day. We'll randomly pick a winner for a $25 gift card!
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April
09,
2024
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13:30 PM
America/Chicago
By Kaley JohnsonWhen you think of Cook Children’s Medical Center, you might picture the Fort Worth campus. But the Cook Children’s family stretches far beyond Dallas-Fort Worth. Across Texas, dedicated teams are an essential part of Cook Children’s …
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April
01,
2024
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09:58 AM
America/Chicago
You heard a little bit about this topic during a recent Town Hall Meeting or read about it in the Star-Telegram, but we have a few more details for you below. A new benefit at Cook Children’s will provide six weeks of paid parental leave (PPL) …
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March
28,
2024
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09:19 AM
America/Chicago
Have you been watching our Practice Management Matters series? If you missed one or want to watch it again, now is your chance with the videos below. If you would like to learn more on these topics, please click on any of the following PDFs:Practice …
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March
27,
2024
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16:39 PM
America/Chicago
While the solar eclipse on April 8 is a rare and exciting event, our work at Cook Children's continues as usual that day. To ensure we provide the best possible care for our patients and their families, Cook Children's will operate on a regular …
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March
13,
2024
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11:11 AM
America/Chicago
On March 27, the new upgrade to Microsoft Teams will be available across our health care system. The new version will set us up for the future of Teams as Microsoft continues to develop this product.Teams will continue to launch with a default to …
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March
07,
2024
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15:26 PM
America/Chicago
Cook Children's Cleft Team Receives Approval from the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association
The Cook Children’s Cleft, Craniofacial and Plastic Surgery Department has been approved by the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA), meeting and exceeding the highest standard of care for patients with cleft lip and palate …
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March
07,
2024
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13:49 PM
America/Chicago
The nomination deadline is Sunday, April 7 at midnight.
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February
27,
2024
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10:50 AM
America/Chicago
In March, an award-winning theater program will make its way to Cook Children’s Medical Center - Fort Worth for a series of unmissable performances. Some Cook Children’s leadership saw the program in 2023. Here’s what some of them had to say …
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February
22,
2024
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15:27 PM
America/Chicago
We’re excited to recognize Cook Children's Pain Management for receiving the Practice Our Promise Silver Award for their achievement of the second-highest Likelihood to Recommend (LTR) score for specialty clinics. The LTR score represents patient …
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February
15,
2024
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11:05 AM
America/Chicago
Don't wait to schedule your mask fit test! You can have your test any time within 12 months of your last test. It does not have to be at the time of your annual review date.
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February
15,
2024
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10:34 AM
America/Chicago
Cook Children's is excited to announce a new initiative aimed at strengthening our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (IDE). In an effort to foster a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered, the organization will …
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February
13,
2024
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09:45 AM
America/Chicago
Cook Children’s Health Care System earned a top spot on Forbes 2024 America’s Best Large Employers award list, coming in at No. 3 out of a lineup of 600. The rank acknowledges something we already knew — Cook Children’s is one of the best places to …
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February
07,
2024
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09:55 AM
America/Chicago
By Gareth PattersonAt Cook Children's, we're committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and their families. As part of this commitment, last fiscal year we reintroduced the Practice Our Promise award program, which recognizes clinics …
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January
31,
2024
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15:00 PM
America/Chicago
Black History Month is a celebration of African American heritage and achievement that takes place each February across the nation. Here at Cook Children’s, we value the experiences of each employee and their hard work to uphold Our …
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2023
June
23,
2023
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10:28 AM
America/Chicago
June 21, 2023 The Workday Site is Now Live on CookNet!Please take the time to visit our new Workday site. This is a one-stop shop for any Workday information! The site has common hyperlinks and contact information, as well as important info on …
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June
21,
2023
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10:26 AM
America/Chicago
As we phase out Lawson and prepare to launch Workday in July, we must halt certain activities temporarily so that we can get the data transitioned from one system to the other. The dates for which each activity is halted is called a Freeze …
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June
21,
2023
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09:37 AM
America/Chicago
After almost two years of planning, design, and preparation Lawson is being phased out as Cook Children’s launches Workday in July.The transition to Workday is a big undertaking that involves collaboration across departments and teams within …
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June
15,
2023
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12:00 PM
America/Chicago
What is the Juneteenth National Independence Day holiday? “On June 17, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. signed into law the bill that established Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19, as a legal public holiday. “Juneteenth …
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June
14,
2023
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14:47 PM
America/Chicago
As we phase out Lawson and prepare to launch Workday in July, we must halt certain activities temporarily so that we can get the data transitioned from one system to the other. The dates for which each activity is halted is called a Freeze …
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June
14,
2023
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14:40 PM
America/Chicago
You might be wondering about specific topics as we gear up to launch Workday at Cook Children’s just a few weeks from now. Check out these Top 10 FAQs from employees and managers!Employee Self-Service:Q: Is Kronos going away?A: No, timekeeping and …
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June
14,
2023
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14:34 PM
America/Chicago
Employees can expect a different look to open enrollment this year because Cook Children’s will be utilizing the new Workday platform for the process.The period for open enrollment – when you’re able to make updates to your elections for health …
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June
14,
2023
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11:39 AM
America/Chicago
We want to bring special recognition to our own Susie Schulwitz, RN, Health Information and Literacy Coordinator. Please take the time to watch this very special video. Susie is employee number 0009 and has been a Cook Children's employee for …
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June
14,
2023
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10:39 AM
America/Chicago
June 14, 2023 Changes On The Horizon For Kronos TransfersBecause departments are no longer being used when we switch to Workday, Kronos transfers at the clock or on the schedule will utilize a “company and cost center.” See the two …
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