Connect Newsletter (Nov. 12, 20260

Required Windows Update and Extended Reboot Time 

A required Windows update will be deployed to all computers in the organization. This update will require a reboot and may take significantly longer than a normal restart to complete. During the final update process, your computer will be unavailable while Windows applies the update and performs one or more restarts.

The entire Health Care System will be able to begin self-installing the update starting Nov. 11. After this, the update will follow a rolling schedule of forced installation dates by location. Please see the schedule at the bottom of this email for your location’s deadline.

To minimize disruption, we strongly recommend self-installing the update at a time that is convenient for you before your location’s deadline. Patient-facing areas should coordinate and stagger updates across department computers to help ensure needed computers remain available.

To learn how to self-install, the recommended actions and to see the full the mandatory-install schedule, please visit Connect Newsroom. 

This is separate from the national Microsoft Outlook and Teams outage that occurred Thursday, Nov. 12. 

Please Do Not Park in Texas Health Resources Garage

This is a reminder to please park where you were assigned at the Fort Worth Medical Center.

If you park in the Texas Health Resources Garages you may be towed or ticketed. Please Park in your assigned lot and utilize the staff shuttles dedicated to getting you to the Medical Center. 

Click here for more information about the staff shuttle and if you have any questions, please contact Parking Services by phone at 682-885-7492 or by email ParkingServices@cookchildrens.org

Celebrate Fourth Quarter Peak Performers

Congratulations to all our fourth quarter Peak Performers. Your contributions to our system do not go unnoticed.

We have amazing stories from across the system showcasing our values in action and your impact on our patients and our work. 

Visit the Peak Performers CookNet site to see a full list of those recognized this quarter and to find out how to a nominate fellow colleagues.

eCards: Share a Little Gratitude This Thanksgiving!

Cook Children’s eCards are back on CookNet, and we’ve added a new Thanksgiving e-card just in time for the season! Take a moment to spread a little gratitude by sending a thoughtful Thanksgiving message to a coworker or team member who makes a difference.

Visit the Recognition Tools CookNet site to send an e-card and brighten someone’s day!

Share Your Content with Us

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. 

Check our CookNet calendar for more system-wide events and to find more content about our employees and news you need to know, bookmark our Connect Newsroom website.