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Connect Newsletter (Oct. 28, 2025)

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Connect Newsletter                                       
Oct. 28, 2025
 

FAQ GraphicDo You Have Questions About Our New Capital Rx Pharmacy Plan? 

Read the updated FAQ to get answers your questions about the switch to Capital Rx Pharmacy Plan. To view the FAQ click here. 

Please contact Capital Rx directly for all of your prescription drug questions at 866-957-7862. Customer Service Representatives are available 24/7. 

For more information about our newest pharmacy benefit program and what it means for you please visit Connect Newsroom. 

 

Halloween_Hoopla2024-057Don't Miss Out: Halloween Hoopla Festivities 

Everyone in the system is welcome to participate in the virtual Halloween Hoopla costume contest. This is open to all employees and registration is due at 11:59 p.m. on Nov. 2. Please complete a registration form and photo to enter the contents for individuals or groups.

To participate in the in-person Halloween Hoopla at the Medical Center-Fort Worth please submit your costume forms by 11:59 a.m. on Oct. 31. This in-person event will take place from 2-3 p.m. on Oct. 31 in front of the Medical Center-Fort Worth. It will be live streamed. Stay tuned for the viewing link.

For more information visit the Team Experience CookNet site. 

 

microsoft_365-600x225M365 Latest: Follow Me Desktop To Be Updated 

As part of our continued efforts to modernize our technology environment, Follow Me Desktop (FMD) — the virtual desktop you access through Citrix — will be upgraded to the new Microsoft 365 desktop applications on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

Find out what's changing and what you need to know on Connect Newsroom. 

 

tuition reimbursementUpfront Tuition Payment with EdAssist 

An option for direct billing is now available. If you meet qualifications for employee educational assistance, Cook Children's can pay your tuition upfront directly to your school. This new enhancement will remove your out-of-pocket expenses toward your tuition so that you can focus on your education and success. Please be advised that participation in direct billing may vary by school. 

For questions on Tuition Reimbursement, contact the Benefits Department at AskBenefits@cookchildrens.org or 682-885-4419. Visit the Tuition Assistance CookNet site for more information. 

 

Fidelity-LogoIdentify and Prioritize Your Savings Goals

What’s the first step in the financial planning process? Figuring out your financial goals. Fidelity wants to help you think about the savings goals that are important to you – and learn how to achieve them. Sign up to join the next webinar at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. 

Register Here

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.

 

holiday helpSpiritual Care Opens Holiday Help Registration

Spiritual Care is inviting departments, units, clinics and teams to participate in Holiday Help, an annual drive for groups to sponsor patient families or help fulfill the Child Life Wish List. Registration is open through Nov. 9.

Please read Connect Newsroom for more information and how to sign up. 

 

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For more updates on what is happening across our system visit our CookNet calendar.

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