Connect Newsletter
Aug.14, 2025 |
 New Cook Children’s Online Store is Live!
Have you visited the new online store? It carries official merchandise with our logo and items featuring Peaks the Dragon for Cook Children's fans. Click here to check it out. “We created the online store based on staff’s feedback—to bring Cook Children’s merchandise and apparel to every employee, patient or family, no matter their location,” said Tara Bradshaw, Assistant Vice President, Operations. “We hope everyone can find something they enjoy, and if not, I hope they send in suggestions of what they would like to see. Based on your involvement, the store will continue to evolve and be an extension of Under the Peaks and our Medical Center gift shops.” All your favorite Cook Children's gear is just a few clicks away. Whether you're hunting for cozy apparel, awesome gifts, team uniforms or even Peaks the Dragon® merch, your orders will be delivered straight to your home or office. A few key points: - The store was created in partnership with Marketing to create items that are high quality, represent our brand, and will last during your whole career at Cook Children’s.
- Our vendor, AO Swag, is located in Coppell, and fulfills all orders. If a customer has a problem with their order or would like to make a return, questions can be directed to customerservice@aoswag.com.
- Another feature of the website is Kidprints, which was created in partnership with the Woman’s Board and the Creative Arts Program to have birthday, holiday, and all occasion cards available featuring patient artwork. Each piece was designed by a Cook Children’s patient, and all proceeds raised benefit the Creative Arts Program.
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 How to Access the New Information Services Platform: ServiceNow
ServiceNow Employee Center is now live for all employees. This means that you will have access to faster help and smarter service, all in one location. ServiceNow will also be home to an extensive library of tip sheets on topics from software tips to Epic and Workday guides. There are two ways to access your new platform. 1. simply open your browser to our CookNet Homepage and scroll down to your “Important Places”. 2. Select “Service Now Employee Center” under Find it > Technology on the CookNet Homepage. 
For more information on how to best utilize this platform, visit introduction videos and other resources here. |
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 Missed the Deadline? Turn in Your Self-Evaluation with a Paper Form
If you missed the deadline to complete your self-evaluation (August 10, 2025) you can still submit the required self-evaluation using a paper version. The paper self-evaluations can be found in the Performance and Development section of CookNet. Look for the section titled: “Year-End Paper Templates.” Managers, if you receive a paper self-evaluation from an employee, please follow the Paper Self-Evaluation Process to upload it into Workday. |
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 Don't Miss the Final Benefits Q&A Session
Still have questions about open enrollment? The Benefits team has one more in-person Q&A session to get those questions answered. Come visit us 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18 at the Medical Center-Fort Worth in the Family Support Meeting Room You may also contact the Benefits team at AskBenefits@cookchildrens.org with any questions. To learn more and to see this year's Benefits Guide, click here. |
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 Fall Into Giving with Employees Care
The Cook Children's Health Foundation is wrapping up summer with fun ways to connect with co-workers and learn more about Employees Care. From games and giveaways to sweet treats and surprises, there's something for everyone. As an Employees Care donor, you can become an even bigger part of our patients’ journeys, making their experience at Cook Children’s even more magical. See the full list of events across the system by visiting their page on CookNet. |
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 Traveling for Work? Travel Services Makes it Easy
If you travel for business or manage plans for others, check-in with Travel Services. They've recently updated their page on CookNet. Got questions? They've got answers. You can reach them by email or by phone at (682-303-4569). For more information about Travel Services, click here. |
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 Beat the Heat Photo Recap
Catch our inside scoop of our Beat the Heat event at Medical Center-Fort Worth. We got to see lots of lovely faces and eat delicious ice cream to celebrate Well-being month! Click here to view our photos. If you attend the Beat the Heat events at our other locations, including remotely, please take photos and send them to teamexperience@cookchildrens.org. |
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Don't Miss Events in August This August we have lots of fun events happening across our system. Please view our list of events happening this week, below. To view more events coming up visit the calendar on CookNet. - Aug. 21 - 24 - Employees are welcome to wear their favorite college football attire such as jerseys and accessories to celebrate the start of the season. All attire must be appropriate for family and patients.
- Employees are encouraged to submit photos of their team or individual football spirit to TeamExperience@cookchildrens.org to be featured on the Team Experience CookNet site.
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