CEO Rick W. Merrill Named Duce Award winner from Trinity University
Trinity University’s Health Care Administration (HCAD) Alumni Association honored President and CEORick W. Merrill with the Duce Award, which recognized a graduate of the HCAD program who has shown outstanding leadership and made significant contributions to the field of health services administration.
DFW Hospital Council Names John P. Boswell AsTrustee Of The Year
Cook Children's Board of Trustees member John P. Boswell was named as the Trustee of the Year from the DFW Hospital Council (DFWHC) this year. Mr. Boswell has been a member of the Cook Children's board of trustees for more than 25 years and is a former chair of Cook Children's Medical Center- Fort Worth and Prosper.
We thank Mr. Boswell for his dedication and unwavering support for Cook Children's in our effort to fulfill our Promise.
Congratulations to the fourth quarter Peak Performers selected for their above and beyond work in quality, safety and service. The list includes recipients from July- September 2025.
To see the full list of Peak Performers,click here.
Bank of America Offers Benefits to Cook Children's Employees
As an employee, you have access to resources and tools to manage your financial wellness with Bank of America.
Program benefits include:
Special access to the Bank of America Preferred Rewards® program with Gold tier benefits, which rewards how you spend, save and borrow. Visit the Cook Children's program page to learn more.
Cook Children’s Family Fun Day at Six Flags Over Texas
Don't forget to purchase tickets for Cook Children's Family Fun Day. Join us from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8 for a day of family, fun and thrills.
This is a special private event, and the park is only open to employees of Cook Children's and one other company. Cook Children’s employees purchasing one or more tickets will receive one free ticket. Employees can purchase a total of six tickets at the price of $16.24. Each ticket includes admission and parking.
A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s Child Life Zone Pumpkin Palooza. The creativity, teamwork, and spirit across the hospital were incredible — every pumpkin showcased just how talented our Cook Children’s teams are.
The 2025 Pumpkin Palooza winner is…
“Under the Peaks” by Jocelyn Franco and Patricia Tribett from CCPN department.
Congratulations to the winners for earning the most votes with their amazing design.
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CEO Rick W. Merrill Named Duce Award winner from Trinity University
DFW Hospital Council Names John P. Boswell
Congratulations to Fourth Quarter Peak Performers 
Bank of America Offers Benefits to Cook Children's Employees
Cook Children’s Family Fun Day at Six Flags Over Texas
A Scary Good Time with Lubbock Neurology
The 2025 Pumpkin Palooza winner is…