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Here are five helpful tips for maintaining respect & connect during busy times:Introduce yourself and have others introduce themselves – this small moment sets the tone that I care about you as an individual and am here to help.Repeat back to ensure ...

Connect Newsletter                                       Dec. 7, 2023 Let's Get Jolly: Jingle Mingle and Holiday ExtravaganzaYou are invited to gather in Fort Worth on Friday for Jingle Mingle, a holiday celebration for employees that includes a buff...

By Juleann Cruz, Clinic Manager.The Cook Children’s North Carrollton Hebron office participated in The Colony’s Parade of Lights for the first time on Dec. 2. All of our doctors – Monica Beamer, M.D., Jonathan Corpuz, M.D., Richard Rivera, M.D., (as ...

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Blair Sweeney, RN, a nurse in Hematology-Oncology, is the latest recipient of the Hudson's Heroes award from 94.9 KLTY radio. Blair’s mom Holly wrote to KLTY and told them how Blair gives her best to her patients, their families and her co-workers wi...

Connect Newsletter                                       Nov. 30, 2023 Celebrating Our Top Peak Performers for 2022-2023 At Cook Children's, we are committed to recognizing and celebrating the outstanding contributions of our employees. Each year, we...

Taking you inside a Nov. 8 screening event we hosted for the film “Under the Lights." Filmmaker and director Miles Levin joined executive producer Greg Grunberg for a virtual panel in front of a live audience at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. The e...

Our patients are so creative! Here is some of the artwork that is on display atCook Children's Medical Center-Fort Worth for the Patient Art Show. 

Guest Columnists: Hanna Boyd, CCLS, Child Life Specialist, and Jennifer Hayes, MDiv, BCC, Director of Spiritual Care Tears welled in his eyes as his sweet, pre-teen voice cracked, “Mamaw M died and then my friend died and now my other friend died! Pl...

By Ashley Antle On Nov. 14, 2023, leaders from Cook Children’s Health Care System stood side-by-side with representatives from JPS Health Network, the City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, LVTRise and WestAid Community Resources to break ground on the ...

Connect Newsletter                                       Nov. 21, 2023 VIDEO and ARTICLE: Video Groundbreaking Collaboration: Neighborhood Health Center a Transformational Step in Las Vegas Trail RevitalizationLeaders from Cook Children’s Health Care...

Q: If this is effective Nov. 19, when will I have my next review?A: Reviews will be done starting in August 2024 and should finish by Oct. 1, 2024.  The actual merit increase will be awarded in November 2024Q: What is the merit % for next year?A: The...

The end of the PACE system for performance reviews at Cook Children’s Health Care System comes with a related big change: Pro-rated merit increases effective Nov. 19.That means employees in good standing will receive a portion of your 5% merit increa...

Some but not all employees who earn differential pay for working night or weekend hours will see an increase effective Nov. 19.Cook Children’s is adjusting those rates based on a recent market analysis of shift and weekend differential pay at other h...

For those that missed the swab events and want to join the Be The Match donor registry, complete the digital form here or text Swab4Kim to 61474. Then, order your swab kit for free online or give samples at any donor registration drive. You can join ...

To join the Be The Match donor registry, complete the digital form here or text Swab4Kim to 61474. Then, order your swab kit for free online or give samples at any donor registration drive. Join the donor registry if you are: • 18-40 years old • In g...

Please see below for the following information to guide on your pro-rate merit percentages based on an employee's most recent review date. Example: If your last review was conducted between the pay periods beginning 3/12/23 and 3/25/2023, there were ...

VIDEO: Take a look at the mouthwatering dishes created by the wonderful cooks at Medical Center-Prosper. Feeding our patient families and employees is their passion!

Facing record numbers, the doctors at Cook Children's appeared on numerous local and even national media outlets to inform the public about RSV and respiratory illness, and to educate the public on when to seek medical care and how to prevent the vir...

Peaks' Treats celebrated its grand opening on Nov. 17. The first 100 people received either a free cookie cake slice, a free scoop of ice cream or a free 16-ounce smoothie.Former Dallas Cowboys Kenny Grant, Rocket Ismail, Kevin Smith, and Charlie Wil...

Microsoft Teams Adoption:As we collectively continue to adopt Microsoft Teams across the health care system, there are a few key changes that you’ll notice beginning Dec. 4. These are intended to help optimize the Teams experience as we prepare to ph...

We would like to recognize fourteen doctors who took on the role of Quality Assurance and Process Improvement (QAPI) physician champions for twelve of our clinical units in fiscal year 2023.“I am privileged to be on 3 Pavilion QAPI team," said Dr. Ra...

Cook Children’s Infusion Center employees celebrated World Adoption Day on Nov. 9 by wearing special t-shirts and joining others across the globe in drawing a smiley face on their hands and sharing photos.World Adoption Day is a day to “lift up all v...

Please take a few moments to watch the following videos and photos as we celebrated friends, family and loved ones who have served. Veterans, thank you for your service and for protecting our country! The Veterans+ ERG will also be participating in t...

Many people struggle to pay off car loans, student loans, credit cards bills and other debt. Our next monthly Lunch & Learn webinar offers strategies to start saving what you earn. Join your colleagues from Cook Children’s at 11:30 a.m. on Nov. 15 fo...

Connect Newsletter                                       Nov. 9, 2023 Be The Match: Danny Kim, M.D., Diagnosed with Leukemia in Urgent Need of Blood Stem Cell DonorAt Cook Children's, we are family and someone in our family needs help. Danny Kim, M.D...

“Gratitude is one of the many positive emotions. It's about focusing on what's good in our lives and being thankful for the things we have. And then THANKING others so they know it too!”--Nancy Cychol, Executive Vice President Hospital Services, Cook...

By Nancy A. Russell, MS, RN, CPN, CPPS, Nursing Quality Improvement Coordinator, and Misty McCutchen, RN, BSN, CWOCN, CWS, CFCN, Wound/Ostomy Nurse Coordinator.Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day is Thursday, Nov. 16. This is a day set aside to ...

We are excited to announce that this year’s Holiday Extravaganza and Fireworks Show will be in person on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in front of the medical center. We invite all Cook Children’s employees and their families to join us for a fun evening o...

Cook Children’s Antimicrobial Stewardship Program (ASP) is thrilled to announce the Sanford Guide with Steward Assist®, a new resource for infectious diseases for our clinical staff! This an electronic version of The Sanford Guide to Antimicrobial Th...