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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, …

Information for Physicians on a Collections-Based Compensation ModelQ: I’m a physician on a collections-based compensation model that bears the cost of my staff.  How does this new benefit affect my financial statements and therefore my …

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) …

This Women's History Month, we celebrate four women working together to support primary and specialty care practices at Cook Children's Physician Network. They are: Vice President Veronica Tolley and Assistant Vice Presidents Tara Allen, Teresa …

Connect Newsletter                                       March 28, …

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 …

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 …

Connect Newsletter                                       March 25, …