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Connect Newsletter                                       May 2, …

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?

“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.

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 …

Join us for a virtual lunch meeting on May 22 to learn about the Cook Children's Cycling Crew.

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!

For the past 30 years, the Cook Children's Physician Network (CCPN) has been a cornerstone in the institution's remarkable growth and development. Its influence extends far beyond simple numbers, fostering a culture that prioritizes both child …

Connect Newsletter                                       April 25, …

By Detavious HillJust two years after its launch, the Raising Joy podcast has impacted thousands of listeners across the world. It is co-hosted by Cook Children’s employees Kristen Pyrc, M.D., Co-Director of Psychiatry and Wini King, Senior Vice …

Imagine a haven where respect and kindness are contagious, spreading through the halls like laughter on a playground. A place where your unique story, your background and experiences, are not just tolerated, but celebrated. We believe this place, …

Has one of Cook Children's Language Services team members helped you make a connect with a patient family? Let us know in the comments below.

Remember how inspired we all felt after the Breaking Ice performances? And how powerful the ongoing Inclusion, Diversity & Health Equity (IDE) workshops have been? We're excited to keep the conversation going and invite you to a series of …

Administrative Professionals Day is Wednesday, April 24. It is an opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the hardworking members of our team who keep our workplaces running smoothly. We held a special luncheon just for our executive assistants at …

We wanted to share this message from a Cook Children's Health Plan employee and also offer thanks to Karen Love for her guidance and leadership. We know this is a challenging time for our Health Plan team. Please feel free to leave words of …

Connect Newsletter                                       April 18, …

In 2023, the Neighborhood Health Centers saw 125,761 patient visits across the seven locations. More than 50% of those patients were on Cook Children’s Health Plan.

Dear Health Plan Team Members,I wanted to provide you with an update on my message from Monday.This morning, The Texas Tribune published the article I mentioned, and it details HHSC’s decision to exclude Cook Children’s Health Plan and other plans …

We’re excited to recognize Cook Children's Neighborhood Health Center Arlington for receiving the Practice Our Promise Gold Award for their FY23 achievement of the highest Likelihood to Recommend (LTR) score for neighborhood health centers. The LTR …

From Victoria Highland, Social Worker, MSW, NICU, Case ManagementOn March 22, 1984, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5167 to announce March as National Professional Social Work Month.  On Friday March 22, 2024, I was able to join …

On April 17, 18 and 19, NAVAN representatives will be in Fort Worth to offer training sessions and to answer your questions. If you are a frequent traveler and book own travel or arrange travel for individuals, teams, or departments, we encourage …

Connect Newsletter                                       April 11, …

Fort Worth Magazine asked Tarrant County doctors to nominate their peers for inclusion in the annual Top Doctors edition. With more than 3,250 votes cast, the magazine staff vetted each physician through the Texas Medical Board and asked a panel of …

360West’s Top Doctors survey is a peer-review survey open to all doctors within Tarrant, Parker, Johnson, Hood and Denton Counties.  Local physicians were invited to participate in the survey, asking them to reveal the medical professionals …

By Kaley JohnsonNearly two dozen staff members at Cook Children’s Medical Center - Prosper are wearing yellow smiley face pins to work. They're the first recipients of a special new award at Prosper recognizing their dedication and going that extra …

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 …

Patients, families and employees gathered in front of Medical Center - Fort Worth to safely view the total solar eclipse! We captured some awesome photos of this once in a lifetime event. Did you capture a cool photo? Send it to us at …

Connect Newsletter                                       April 4, …

Thanks to everyone who wrote in this week with comments and questions about our new Paid Parental Leave (PPL) benefit.We have a few more FAQs for you.Q. If I choose to use STD for 12 weeks at 70% salary and not FMLA, then the PPL can kick in right …

Please join us in congratulating Cook Children’s 2024 Social Worker of the Year and all social workers who were nominated. Each employee nominated for this honor has gone above and beyond to meet Cook Children’s experience standards – to connect, …