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The Tarrant Country Veterans Day Parade started at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 11 at the Panther Island Pavilion and the Cook Children’s Veterans Group (CCVG) participated!

By Kaley JohnsonThe final Respect and Kindness Lunch and Learn focused on cancer survivors, caretakers of people with cancer, and how to best support coworkers with a cancer diagnosis. Many on the call shared their personal experience and what …

In celebration of Juneteenth, Cook Children’s patient families were invited to participate in a “Freedom Walk,” or 2.5 laps around the Atrium in the Medical Center-Fort Worth! After the walk, everyone participated in arts and crafts and got to take …

If you were unable to attend the virtual lunch and learns, we are providing a recap of each week's conversation here.  

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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?

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 …

Ramadan begins on the evening of March 10 and lasts through April 8.Followers of the Islamic faith will celebrate Ramadan by fasting, giving Muslims a period of spiritual reflection. During the coming weeks, you may find some of our …

March 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 centers in the …

Be inspired! Three amazing women share their personal experiences and how they've dedicated themselves to serving our organization and the community, and their passion for keeping families happy and healthy.

Happy Lunar New Year from Peaks The Dragon! As we know, 2024 is the Year of the Dragon in Chinese and Asian cultures. To show his excitement, Peaks stopped by Medical Center-Fort Worth to wish everyone good fortune and pass out goodies! 

The Lunar New Year is a 15-day festival celebrated in Chinese and other Asian cultures across the globe. In 2024, The Lunar New Year kicks off on Feb. 10 and marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon, said to bring good luck, justice, …

Black History Month is a celebration of African American heritage and achievement that takes place each February across the nation. Here at Cook Children’s, we value the experiences of each employee and their hard work to uphold Our …

NOTE:  Due to inclement weather, The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service event scheduled for Jan. 15 has been rescheduled to Feb. 15. 

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

 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 …