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Connect Newsletter                                       Sept. 3, 2026 Flu Vaccines 2026: Onsite Flu Fairs Begin Sept. 15All employees are required to complete the annual influenza vaccination process and receive their flu vaccine by Oct. 23, …

Prosper UpdatesSept. 2, 2026Good afternoon Prosper family,We have made it through back-to-school time and headed into cooler weather, we hope😊. Thank you to all of you who participated in the employee survey. We look forward to hearing your feedback …

Managers, as you complete Performance & Development (P&D) evaluations, please verify that employees are compliant with both the annual Tuberculosis (TB) Questionnaire requirement by asking them to complete the form in Enterprise Health and …

Flu vaccines are the same this year: Sanofi Pasteur’s Fluzone, Flublok and High Dose vaccines. They don’t contain MRNA.

Connect Newsletter Sept. 1, 2026 Final Day to Complete the Your Voice Matters Survey: Open now through 11:59 p.m.This is the last day to complete the Your Voice Matters Survey, closing at 11:59 p.m. tonight. We …

If it feels like construction is everywhere around Cook Children's Medical Center - Fort Worth, you're not imagining it.Detours, lane closures, temporary entrances, fencing and cranes have become part of daily life on campus. While the work can be …

Connect Newsletter Aug. 27, 2026 Occupational Health is Now Team HealthWe care about you! As our organization continues to grow and evolve, so does our commitment to supporting the health, safety, and well-being …

We care about you!  As our organization continues to grow and evolve, so does our commitment to supporting the health, safety, and well-being of every employee across the Cook Children's system. To better reflect that commitment and the breadth of …

Prosper UpdatesAug. 26, 2026Good afternoon Prosper family,Time really flies! We hope you had a great Well-Being Month and enjoyed jumping into the activities. Don't forget to send your Bingo cards to Teamexperience@cookchildrens.org by Sept. 4. Our …

Connect Newsletter Aug. 25, 2026 Labor Day Holiday Does Not Change Payroll DeadlinesAs the Labor Day holiday approaches, team members and leaders are reminded that payroll processing deadlines remain unchanged. …

Registration is still open for the 2026 Drug Diversion Symposium on Friday, August 28. Seats remain available for both the Early Morning Session (6:30 to 7:30 a.m.) and the Full-Day Symposium (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.)Please note that seating in …

Connect Newsletter Aug. 20, 2026 Overnight AT&T Fiber Maintenance at Cook Children's Medical Center - Fort Worth for Aug. 21AT&T will conduct fiber maintenance serving Cook Children's Medical Center - …

Psychological safety shapes how we work together every day. It is key to collaboration, innovation, learning and exceptional patient care. Now that all employees (over 10,000) have completed the Psychological Safety 2026 System Competency in ULearn, …

Prosper UpdatesAug. 19, 2026Good afternoon Prosper family,The triple digits are still here, please be mindful of the heat and how dangerous it can be. Hydrate, keep cool and lather up with the sunscreen. We have seen the numbers jump here at Prosper …

Connect Newsletter Aug. 18, 2026 Closing Soon: Open Enrollment for BenefitsTime is running out to finalize your selection of benefits or make updates to your current coverage for the 2026-2027 benefits year.Open …

Connect Newsletter                                       Aug.,13, 2026 Watch Now: Summer 2026 Town HallIf you were unable to attend today's Town Hall or would like to revisit any of the topics discussed, the recording is now available to watch at …

Prosper UpdatesAug. 13, 2026Good afternoon Prosper family,As the kids head back to school, we hope everyone enjoyed a restful and relaxing summer. It is still Texas hot outside, so please remember to hydrate and find ways to keep you and your kiddos …

Connect Newsletter Aug. 11, 2026 System Town HallPlease join us for a Town Hall event at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Hochberger Auditorium, Medical Center-Fort Worth.Click here to attend virtually …

We’re offering several virtual sessions to briefly review the upcoming year’s benefits changes, including the switch to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) as our medical insurance carrier. Virtual sessions will provide an overview of the …

Katie Hanson APRN, CPNP, NPNurse Practitioner at Cook Children's Arlington 1. Prior to transitioning into the role of nurse practitioner, you worked as a bedside nurse on the transitional care unit / rehab care unit. Was there a specific experience …

Prosper UpdatesAug. 5, 2026Good afternoon Prosper family,Welcome to August! As we power through the final stretch of summer heat, back-to-school season is officially here—so keep an eye out for increased traffic with school buses and teachers …

Connect Newsletter Aug. 5, 2026 Message from Mr. Merrill - Employee Survey Every day, we witness the incredible dedication and compassion you show to our patients, health plan members, their families, and one …

Due to ongoing construction at Medical Center - Fort Worth, the 7th Avenue Garage is currently accessible via Pennsylvania Avenue only. Beginning at approximately 3 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8 until 3 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 10, the accessible …

Connect Newsletter                                       July 29, 2026 Starting Soon: Open Enrollment for New Benefits YearGet ready to enroll for the 2026-2027 benefits year by exploring your options for medical plans and many more benefits …

Get ready to enroll for the 2026-2027 benefits year by exploring your options for medical plans and many more benefits available to you and your family members.Open enrollment runs from Aug. 3-21. The benefits you select will be effective Oct. 1, …

 Prosper UpdatesJuly 29, 2026Good afternoon Prosper family,We have almost made it back to school time and ¾ of the way to the holidays, 150 days to Christmas! Next week our employee survey will launch, please share your feedback and reflect back on …

Join the team for an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, and explore the new space.Finding the lab is easy: Enter the 7th Avenue parking garage and use the doors leading to the elevators on the first floor. Just beyond the elevators …

Data Sensitivity Labeling will launch across the System on July 30, 2026. Data sensitivity labels are digital tags users can apply to documents, emails, and other files to classify how confidential or sensitive the information is. Think of them as a …

The deadline is fast approaching to complete your 2026 required annual training in ULearn. This system-assigned training must be completed by Aug. 1.Required annual training differs this year according to clinical and non-clinical roles. Here’s the …

July 23, 2026 Dear Team,Our Summer 2026 Benefits Newsletter is now available, and it includes important information about upcoming benefits changes and enhancements for 2027.One of the biggest updates is that, effective Oct. 1, 2026, Cook Children’s …