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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...

Join our Veterans+ Employee Resource Group (ERG) for a special event at 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10

We observe Native American Heritage Month in November to recognize the achievements and contributions of Native Americans, according to the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration. In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolu...

Latinos, Engaging, Advancing, Developing, & Supporting Employee Resource GroupGrupo de recursos para empleados: Latinos, involucrados, avanzando, desarrollando y apoyando (LEADS ERG, por sus siglas en ingles)Lisa Padilla (00:00):Get started here and ...

Introducing… the leaders who will be oversee the activities of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Cook Children’s. They will develop the overall strategy and serve as spokespeople for the group. We asked our ERG leaders a series of questions so you c...

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Hear from Alexis Pechek, Unit Secretary, NICU, who writes from the heart about her daughter Luciana, now two. 

Introducing… the leaders who will be oversee the activities of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Cook Children’s. They will develop the overall strategy and serve as spokespeople for the group. We asked our ERG leaders a series of questions so you c...

Introducing… the leaders who will be oversee the activities of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Cook Children’s. They will develop the overall strategy and serve as spokespeople for the group. We asked our ERG leaders a series of questions so you c...

The launch parties for Cook Children's Employee Resource Groups drew hundreds for the fun.  Scroll down to watch three great videos for you. Can you find yourself or your team members in these videos?...

By Malinda Mason MillerManager and Executive Chef DeWayne B. Pace, CDM, CFPP, is the first person to tell you he loves his job at Cook Children's Medical Center - Prosper. But when he started work in November 2022, he didn’t think the culture could p...

A team of Medical Laboratory Scientists recently became double board-certified Specialists in Hematology.  They work in a dedicated lab in the Hematology Clinic, and are responsible for testing to include complete blood counts, flow cytometry, assist...

Fun, fun, fun: Join us for Employee Resource Group (ERG) launch parties at Medical Center-Fort Worth from 7-9 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. 21

Join us for Employee Resource Group (ERG) Launch Parties in Prosper on Sept. 19 and at Medical Center-Fort Worth on Sept. 21 (morning and evening events)! 

By Heather DugeWhen Juanita Saldana walks through the doors at Cook Children’s, it feels like home to her. “The coworkers on 3 North Main are my family,” Juanita said. “We have built good relationships and work as a team. I feel so loved here.” For t...

What is Hispanic Heritage Month About? ¡Viva la cultura! Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of Americans who trace their roots to Spa...

Join us for Employee Resource Group (ERG) Launch Parties in Prosper on Sept. 19 and at Medical Center-Fort Worth on Sept. 21 (morning and evening events)!

For parents whose children are in the hospital, communication with caregivers is key. One nurse realized the challenges Spanish-speaking parents experienced and wanted to make a difference. Jennifer Stephen, Ph.D., RN, CPN, who has served as a nurse ...

As we conclude Pride Month, Megan Hodges Cook, Community Program Coordinator, wants to share her story with you. This story isn’t an easy one for her.Not because she’s embarrassed or ashamed, but because she’s not sure how you will react to what she ...

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 55 year...

Cook Children's is dedicated to our values of Kindness and Respect. This is a reason why we put Inclusion first, then Diversity and Equity. We're using the hashtag #prIDE this month as a way to show support for our LGBTQ+ employees and reinforce our ...

Richard Lee is the Vice President of Finance at Cook Children's Health Plan. He sat down with us to talk about his heritage, accomplishments, and why Inclusion, Diversity and Equity is the key to understanding others. Thank you, Richard, for spending...

Throughout May we will be celebrating Employee Appreciation Month across Cook Children's.We are so excited about the return of our Campus Cookouts! This year, several locations across the System will hold a cookout. Make sure to mark your calendars f...

By Detavious HillYahaira Perez knows firsthand that health care resources like Medicaid can play a critical role in keeping children and families healthy and thriving.That’s because she was raised on food stamps and her family relied on the governmen...

Cook Children’s places a great deal of importance on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, but we need you to make our efforts a success. If you are a strong advocate for our ID&E initiatives, we hope you will consider becoming an ID&E Certified Education...

By Ashley AntleMarch is Women’s History Month. While the country commemorates the role of women in American History, at Cook Children’s Health Care System, we celebrate the role of women in building one of the largest free-standing pediatric health c...

 By Ashley AntleMarch is Women’s History Month. While the country commemorates the role of women in American History, at Cook Children’s Health Care System, we celebrate the role of women in building one of the largest free-standing pediatric health ...

By Ashley AntleMarch is Women’s History Month. While the country commemorates the role of women in American History, at Cook Children’s Health Care System, we celebrate the role of women in building one of the largest free-standing pediatric health c...

By Ashley AntleMarch is Women’s History Month. While the country commemorates the role of women in American History, at Cook Children’s Health Care System, we celebrate the role of women in building one of the largest free-standing pediatric health c...

By Ashley AntleMarch is Women’s History Month. While the country commemorates the role of women in American History, at Cook Children’s Health Care System, we celebrate the role of women in building one of the largest free-standing pediatric health c...

During a walk around Cook Children's Medical Center - Fort Worth, we asked who the women were who inspired you. As we celebrate Women's History Month, please watch the video below and then leave us a comment on your own inspiration. ...