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Connect Newsletter (Feb. 3, 2026)

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Connect Newsletter                                       
Feb. 3, 2026
 

Final Reminder Option 2-1 StockFinal Reminder: Complete UKG Workforce Management System Training 

Kronos will be replaced with the UKG Workforce Management System. To ensure your schedules, paychecks and PTO are correct, all staff are required to complete the UKG Workforce Management System Training by the launch (go-live) date on Feb. 8, 2026.  

Training modules tailored to your role and scheduling responsibilities are now available on ULearn. Failure to complete this training may result in errors regarding your: 

  • Paychecks
  • Time clock submissions / schedules
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) submissions 

Access the required training on ULearn. 

 

 

Slime a Doc Dr MoyeNominations Are Now Open for Slime-A-Doc 2026


The Public Relations team is looking for the 2026 cast of Slime-A-Doc and they need your help!

The event will take place at 2 p.m., March 30, on the South Tower Lawn of Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth.

Each year, Cook Children’s patients, employees and fans vote on the doctors they want to be slimed. If you volunteer to be on the ballot, you must be available to be at the event.

Nomination categories include: 

  • Physicians
  • Nurses
  • Advanced Practice Providers
  • Volunteers
  • Administration 

If you would like to nominate a participant or throw your name in the hat to be slimed in an early celebration of Doctor’s Day, please send an email to social@cookchildrens.org. Please ensure the nomination includes their full name and title.  

 

graduation stockPresidential 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 1 year of eligible service from the date these applications are due.

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

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

If you do not have a child who will compete for a scholarship during their time of committee service, you can apply to be a part of the Presidents' Scholarship selection committee. If you are interested, please apply to the 2026 Selection Committee by March 2. 

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

 

Peak PerformerView Photos from Annual Peak Performer Awards

The annual Peak Performers Awards honored the 120 Peak Performer individuals and 18 Peak Performer teams selected from 2024-2025. To see the full list of Peak Performers visit the Team Experience CookNet site.

To view photos from the event, click here. 

 

cc_picto_cowboy_bootCook Children’s Day at the Rodeo; Redeem BOGO Offer

Employees can dress up in their best western wear on Feb. 4 as we recognize Cook Children's Day at the Rodeo! Come to work in your family friendly cowboy attire. 

Want to attend Cook Children's Day at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo? You can purchase your tickets online and half of the proceeds of every ticket sold will be donated to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

ticket rodeoReliant Energy has sponsored a buy one, get one (BOGO) ticket voucher for Cook Children's employees. Before selecting your ticket, press the unlock button on the right-hand side of the page and enter the promo code: RELIANT26

Click here to get your tickets and unlock the offer. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to: Claire.jones@cookchildrens.org 

 

Holtz_Keith_Cook Children's HCSSave the Date: Keith Holtz Retirement Party

Everyone is invited to stop by, share a memory, and wish Keith Holtz well as he prepares for his next chapter in retirement.

  • Time: 1-3 p.m.
  • Date: Friday, Feb. 6
  • Location: Rosedale Office Building (ROB), 5405 Conference Room

For more information visit Connect Newsroom. 

 

cc_picto_footballShow Your Super Bowl Spirit 

Employees can sport their favorite team jersey and accessories during Super Bowl weekend between Feb. 5-8.

Please make sure all attire is family friendly. 

 

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