Mark your calendars for 2 p.m. on Tuesday May 12 to watch the system Town Hall. You are invited to watch the event live in the Hochberger Auditorium or if your schedule or location doesn't permit live attendance, tune in for the live-stream or watch the recording.
The Town Hall event is designed to keep everyone informed and aligned about what has been accomplished by our teams across the system and what we are looking forward to throughout the year. Leaders will connect our work to our Promise and celebrate the journey ahead.
We're celebrating Nurses Week, honoring the hard work, passion and dedication of nursing professionals across Cook Children's Health Care System. Throughout the system, we have about 3,038 licensed nurses (both LVN and RN) who give their all to our patient families and the community. This week, we take time to recognize nurses for their vital contributions to health care and public health.
Visit Connect Newsroomto learn more about the events happening across the Fort Worth and Prosper medical centers to recognize nurses and provide education and a bit of fun!
And for in-depth information about how Cook Children's nurses are making a difference, please read the Nursing Annual Report 2025. It's out now!
Inpatient Neurosciences Unit & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Awarded Diamond Pediatric Nursing Excellence Award
Congratulations to the inpatient Neurosciences & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit at Cook Children's Medical Center- Fort Worth for earning Diamond Pediatric Nursing Excellence Award by the Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN).
This national recognition showcases the team's dedication and commitment to our patients. If you see this team, wish them a congratulations, and to learn more about the award visit Connect Newsroom.
Mental Health Resources for Staff
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Cook Children's has resources available to support you. These resources include:
Headspace app
ReThink Care
Sleepfit
Responder Health
and more
Visit the Mental Health Resources CookNet page to see a full list. You are also invited to tune in for a mental health seminar series with Nicole Porter, an expert in nutrition, fitness, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and behavior change. The first seminar begins on at 9:30 a.m. on May 12, titled: The Swing Effect: How to Master Your Mood. To register for these seminars, click here.
Strengthen Your Financial Foundation with Help from Fidelity
Want to know more about steps to take toward security with your finances? Join the experts from Fidelity for a webinar called “A Path to Financial Wellness” at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13. This workshop will explore some of the essential building blocks of financial well-being.
You’ll earn 100 Personify Health Points as an added benefit of participating. Points may be cashed in for gift cards through the Cook Children’s employee wellness program. Be sure to check our system calendar on the homepage of CookNet to stay up to date on events happening across our system.
Next Week: Watch the Town Hall Live 
Celebrating Nurses Week May 4-8
Inpatient Neurosciences Unit & Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Awarded Diamond Pediatric Nursing Excellence Award
Mental Health Resources for Staff
Strengthen Your Financial Foundation with Help from Fidelity