Articles tagged with 'Recognition' | Connect Newsroom

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...

July 2023 Peak Performer WinnersMedical CentersAndrew Caldwell, Building Technician III, MaintenanceShelbie Eastwood, Specialty Clinic Registered Nurse, Stroke/Thrombosis ClinicBrookelynn Wetzel, Child Life Specialist, Patient and Family Experience, ...

As the summer flies by and the new school year quickly approaches, we’d like to celebrate and thank our junior volunteers! These high school students have dedicated their time and energy to working with patients and families at Cook Children’s Medica...

By Detavious HillWe are so thrilled to receive the distinction of being ranked the Second Healthiest Employer in Texas serving 5,000 to 9,999 employees. Healthiest Employers® is an award program that recognizes and celebrates organizations focused on...

The Nursing Department held a special luncheon on July 10 for previous winners of the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the tremendous compassion and skillful care given by n...

June 2023 Peak Performer WinnersMedical CenterMargarita Bustos, Patient Care Technician, TCU-Special Care UnitAbigail Hoekstra, Child Life Specialist, Child LifeKimberly Johnson, Manager of Workshop and Retail, Build-A-BearVanessa Williams-Wilcots, R...

On Thursday, June 29, Cook Children’s awarded the 2023 Presidents’ Scholarships during a special awards luncheon with recipients and their families. 10 children of Cook Children’s employees earned scholarships of $5,000 each. Learn more about each re...

May 2023 Peak Performer RecipientsMedical CentersJennifer Brannum, Registered Nurse, Prosper Medical SurgeryPhillip Davis, Supply Chain Technician, Central SupplyLaura Neeley, Pharmacy Tech II, PharmacyElizabeth Spears, Registered Nurse, Staff PICU, ...

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...

This week’s #WeAreCookChildrens focuses on AVP of System Effectiveness and Process Improvement Shernette Kydd, Ph.D.

Medical Center:Lucinda Berent, Clinical Practice & Advanced Education Specialist, Prosper Admin-NursingJoanie Castillo, Urgent Care Center Medical Assistant, Prosper Urgent CareRichard Eakerns, Registered Nurse, Prosper Surgery-Inpatient / Outpatient...

Employees cheered when a Magical Moments Bonus was announced to say thank you for everyone's hard work and dedication. We asked you to tell us if you used the extra money to create magical moments for yourselves and your families. See how the magic s...

Congratulations to nurses from across the System who were named Great 10 Nurses at a special ceremony on May 10. These nurses represent excellence in the art and science of nursing and all the winners have shown themselves to be role models, leaders,...

For Nurses Week, we asked you to share your story with us about why you became a nurse. Here are the stories from our exceptional nurses: 

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...

Today we celebrate our administrative professionals. Be sure to thank your administrative professional(s) for all they do! 

 Medical CentersStacy Angel, Radiographer, Urgent Care Center-MainKim Arnold, Space Utilization and Transition Manager, Construction & Facilities Planning Erika Garcia, Registered Nurse, Hurst Urgent Care CenterAshlee Hubbard, Manager of 340B Program...

Celebrate our social workers!Please join us to congratulate this year’s Cook Children’s 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 expe...

By Detavious HillFollowing a two-year break because of the pandemic, the 10th annual Trailblazer Day returned as an in-person event on March 10.Named after the school mascot, the western-themed day is a fundraising event full of fun activities for pa...

March 3 is Employee Appreciation Day and we've called for nominations for a team or department you'd like to shoutout. Though these teams or departments were nominated by individuals, we are all one team at Cook Children's, and no one's work goes unn...

Medical CentersAlan Alanis, Registered Nurse Internal Staffing, Prosper Medical Center Administration-NursingCandace Alphin, NICU Outreach Coordinator, NICUIda Figueroa Saucedo, Winter Plan Respiratory Therapist, Respiratory TherapyCecy Gonzalez, Pat...

Please join together to congratulate all Peak Performers for the first quarter of the 2022-23 fiscal year who have provided outstanding service, safety and quality across Cook Children’s Health Care System.To nominate an employee that is committed to...

Two of our nurses were selected for the prestigious 2022 Graduate Nursing Student Academy PhD-DNP Collaboration Excellence Award for their submission: “The Magic of Collaboration and Innovation! A PhD-DNP-Led Center for Nursing Excellence and Innovat...

 Let's all congratulate our Peak Performers for October and November 2022!

Congratulations to Debbie Boudreaux, assistant vice president, and Jack Sosebee, vice president, who were named Health Care Heroes by the Texas Hospital Association (THA).Click to check out their recognition on the organization’s Facebook page on Day...

The best of the best were recognized during our annual Top Peak Performers ceremony. Click the links below to read more about each recipient. Congratulations to everyone and thank you for all you do for Cook Children's. All Team Peak Performers for 2...

Below is the nominations for Reilee Williams, patient care technician on 5 South Tower, recipient of the Ancillary Staff Member of the Year Award. 

Below are the nominations for Leigh Brown, RN and case manager for Health Plan - Star Kids Case Management, recipient of the Mentor of the Year Award. 

The latest quarterly Peak PerformersEach quarter, the monthly Peak Performers are celebrated at a special reception held in their honor. Due to the need for social distancing during this time of the COVID-19 crisis, a reception may not be possible bu...

Summer  was a Peak Performer recipient for the fourth quarter of 2022 (July-September). Below is her nomination letter.