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Connect Newsletter (April 2, 2026)

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Connect Newsletter                                       
April 2, 2026
 

cc_picto_castle_light_blueCook Children's Medical Center - Fort Worth Hosting Preparedness Workshop 

Several law enforcement and government agencies will be at Cook Children’s Medical Center- Fort Worth on Friday, April 3 for an emergency preparedness workshop.

The workshop is part of a citywide effort to collaborate and strengthen relationships ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

Led by the Texas Department of Public Safety, the workshop will be a discussion-based tabletop exercise. Cook Children’s is proud to serve as the host for this event. Local, regional, state and federal participation is expected.

 

Cook Children's Veterans Group SupportConnect with the Cook Children’s Veterans Group

The Cook Children’s Veterans Group (CCVG) provides resources for those directly or indirectly impacted by the uncertainties of global conflict. Whether you or a family member faces a potential deployment, the CCVG is here to support you.   

To read more about what resources are offered to you, visit Connect Newsroom

 

Construction News - Fort Worth Medical Center 

Seventh Avenue Southbound Closed until April 11

AT&T is conducting work on Seventh Avenue between Terrell Avenue and Pulaski Street. The southbound lane will be closed during this time. Recommended alternate is to use Sixth Avenue due to construction on Eighth Avenue. 

To stay up to date on driving routes around the Medical Center-Fort Worth visit: Construction Updates | Cook Children's Medical Center 

 

graduation stockLast Call: Presidents' Scholarship Applications Are Open

Applications are open for the 2026 Presidents' Scholarship program. This scholarship is open to dependent children of full-time and half-time Cook Children’s employees in good standing with a minimum of one year of eligible service from the date these applications are due.

The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on April 6.

To view the full eligibility criteria and application, visit the Human Resources CookNet page. 

If you have any questions, please email amanda.mendoza@cookchildrens.org.

 

Epic Spring 2026 Upgrade - cooknet banner‘What’s New’ with the Epic Spring Upgrade

Check out ‘What’s New’ – training updates aimed making staying up to date with Epic easier than ever. These updates will be available in one easy-to-access location—and they’ll be customized based on when and where you work within Epic. The updates will be timely, targeted resources designed to support your workflow patterns. 

Epic customizes the content in ‘What’s New’, so you’ll see upgrade education prioritized based on the amount of time you document in the various activities.

You can begin exploring ‘What’s New' starting on April 3. Click here to read more.

 

Heart DotRetirement Announcement 

The following are retiring from Cook Children's Health Care System: 

  • Beverly McCoy, Radiographer

Thank you for your dedication to patient families and your colleagues, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors. To learn more about Cook Children's employee retirements visit the Team Experience site. 

 

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Check our CookNet calendar for more system-wide events and to find more content about our employees and news you need to know, bookmark our Connect Newsroom website.