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Connect Newsletter (June 2, 2026)

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Connect Newsletter                                       
June 2, 2026
 

DSC04978Cook Children's Patients Will Take World Cup Stage

We are so honored that 12 Cook Children's patients will serve as flag bearers for the first World Cup group-stage match between Japan and the Netherlands on June 14 at Dallas Stadium. We hosted a signing day for the patients to get to know one another and prepare for the international stage. Stay tuned for more coverage on our social media channels and Checkup Newsroom next Wednesday. 

If you want to catch a glimpse of stories that have already appeared in local media, check out the news coverage here:  

 

Performance_DevelopmentP&D Starts with Peer Feedback on Job Performance

Performance & Development (P&D) opens this month seeking feedback in Workday from the colleagues who work most closely with you. This phase of the P&D cycle gathers insights into your strengths and accomplishments on the job. Constructive input from your co-workers can also identify potential areas for improvement.  

The feedback isn’t part of merit calculations and won’t affect performance ratings. Instead, the feedback serves as a developmental input to help to improve everyone’s performance and growth. It’s important to know two types and key dates:

Peer Feedback

  • Select 3-7 co-workers
  • Make your selections June 8-22. Look for a task in your Workday inbox
  • Selections subject to manager approval

Leader Feedback

  • Select 3-7 direct reports
  • Leaders make selections June 15-29
  • Selections subject to manager approval

Begin preparing now by giving thoughtful consideration to your selections. Feedback providers will be asked to submit their input in July. Thank you for supporting one another with collaboration and respect as we work to strengthen performance and uphold excellence across the System.

Visit the P&D page on CookNet for a timeline and more information.

 

Addie_TELLYGOLD_1280x720Marketing & Communications Win Nine Telly Awards

The Marketing & Communications department has earned two Gold, four Silver and three Bronze leveled Telly Awards for outstanding work. Below are links to the videos that received awards: 

18 Missed Calls - Won a Gold Telly Award and a Silver Telly Award 

My Name is Addy - Won a Gold Telly Award and a Silver Telly Award 

From Leukemia Diagnosis to Triumph: Perry's Story - Won a Bronze Telly Award

The Heart Hero: How a Cook Children’s Surgeon Helped Save a Newborn - Won a Silver Telly Award and a Bronze Telly Award

Golden Deeds - Won a Bronze Telly Award

 

AdobeStock_402263330Reach Your Fitness Goals with Cook Children's 

If you are looking to reach your fitness goals, Cook Children's employees receive various benefits to make achieving your goals easier. 

These benefits include: 

  • Wellness Zone
  • Texas Health Fitness Center
  • GameOn Sports Complex and Arena
  • Studio Discounts

For more information, visit Connect Newsroom. 

 

Sign up For World Cup Celebration of Cultures; a Patient Event 

Get your kicks at a global-themed patient event celebrating the nations competing in the World Cup.  Sign your team up to participate and choose a country from the list provided here. One team per country.

You must email patientevents@cookchildrens.org by Tuesday, June 9 to sign up. Please include team organizer, department, and top three choices of countries. Your country will be confirmed upon submission.

The patient event will take place 10:30 - noon on Tuesday, June 23 at the atrium in the Fort Worth Medical Center. To learn more, click here.

 

 

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Do you have any tips, ideas or content you would like us to know about? We want to hear from you! Please view our SharePoint site and email us at InternalCommunications@cookchildrens.org

To find more content about our employees and news you need to know, bookmark our Connect Newsroom website. 

 
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