Connect Newsletter (Feb. 7, 2022)
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We live in a time where convenience is no longer a luxury, but a requirement. And that’s especially true when it comes to our children’s health care. That’s why Cook Children’s enhanced the MyCookChildren’s app to build off the foundation of the existing portal, while improving the user experience. The app goes live Feb. 8, 2022. While the app provides new access for parents, they will be happy to see all the current easy-to-use features they are already familiar with on MyCookChildren’s. Features like:
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She’s got friends in high places! Jill Koss, director of Family Support Services, received a special surprise from the one and only Garth Brooks to celebrate her work with the Child Life Zone. Jill attended an event to show her support for Teammates for Kids, a non-profit organization supported by Garth Brooks and Troy Aikman that helps to establish Child Life Zones across the country. Little did she know that when she arrived, that the night was actually to honor her. Watch the country music superstar honor Jill in this emotional video. |
Time and time again, you all go above and beyond for Our Promise. Your dedication and perseverance was put on display once again this week as severe winter weather hit North Texas. In anticipation of the snow and ice, we opened “Hotel Cook” to provide a safe and secure place for staff to sleep and avoid dangerous travel to and from work. Cots and air mattresses were distributed to employees to sleep on in offices or in vacant hospital rooms at our medical center. A Texas-sized thank you to everyone who cleared the streets and sidewalks on campus, prepared warm meals and hot coffee, addressed all the weather impacts, all the while caring for our patients and families. Take a look at some of the photos from the snow and Hotel Cook! |
It's been almost one year since six people died in a tragic pileup involving more than 130 vehicles on I-35. Our city's first responders, including our very own Cook Children's employees, rose to meet the challenge and displayed tremendous strength and courage. To celebrate these amazing men and women, February 11 will be recognized as “Fort Worth First Responders Day.” The community is planning to create Hero Packs for first responder sites across the city. Click here to learn more about the event. We are so thankful for each and every one of you! |
February is Black History Month and this year's theme focuses on the importance of Black Health and Wellness. Stay tuned for more on the Connect Newsroom and Cook Children's social media channels! |
Curious about the magic behind the facility dog program at Cook Children’s? Listen to Laura Sonefeld, Sit…Stay…PLAY! program coordinator, on “The Human Side of Health Care” podcast hosted by the DFW Hospital Council. Laura explains how dogs become trained facility dogs and the specific benefits they provide to patients as well as us (their human co-workers). |
Connect. Collaborate. Elevate. We are proud of our Experience Standards at Cook Children's. Join us in celebrating Patient Experience Week in April by ordering your T-shirts today. Visit the site here to order your shirt. The T-shirt and information is being sent out by the Patient, Family and Member Experience department. For your login, type “cookgroup” and then for your password use “boblilly.” Ordering is available today through March 7. The shirts are free and we encourage everyone to wear them April 25-29. |
Quick Links: Our Promise Knowing that every child's life is sacred, it is the Promise of Cook Children's to improve the health of every child through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. |
Celebrating Black History Month 
