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Connect Newsletter (Sept. 1, 2026)

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Connect Newsletter
Sept. 1, 2026

2026 YVM Survey Update REVFinal Day to Complete the Your Voice Matters Survey: Open now through 11:59 p.m.

This is the last day to complete the Your Voice Matters Survey, closing at 11:59 p.m. tonight. We are currently at 71% for employee participation, but our goal is to reach more than 75%. It is important for us to hear from you about your work experience. Your survey input helps to drive real improvements that enhance our team, patient and safety/quality experiences at Cook Children’s.

It’s easy to take the survey: See the email you received from Press Ganey today – or click here to take the survey. You can also go to the CookNet homepage scroll and click the banner to go directly to the survey. Use your employee identification number as your password.

Tip: add a leading zero(s) if your identification number is fewer than six digits. (For example: 9999 = 009999.)

Questions about the Your Voice Matters survey? Visit the CookNet survey page or email teamexperience@cookchildrens.org.

TB Questionnaire and Respiratory Mask Fit Requirements

Requirement reminders for Performance & Development: Managers, as you complete Performance & Development (P&D) evaluations, please verify that employees are compliant with both the annual Tuberculosis (TB) Questionnaire requirement by asking them to complete the form in Enterprise Health and any required Respiratory Mask Fit Testing obligations.

TB Questionnaires: Employees who completed the TB Questionnaire during the August 2025 campaign remain current in the Enterprise Health portal until the day after the annual due date of Sept. 14, 2026. Employees who have completed the TB Questionnaire during the current campaign will remain current until the day after Sept. 14, 2027.

Respiratory Mask Fit Testing: Employees who are currently late on their required Respiratory Mask Fit testing have been granted a final extension and must complete the requirement by Dec. 11, 2026. Please schedule your Respiratory Mask Fit test with Occupational Health as soon as possible. Appointments are filling up fast.

Please click here for more information about actions required. Thank you for your partnership in maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant environment for our patients, families, and team members.

Building Our Future: Celebrating West Tower Milestones and What to Expect NextBuilding Our Future: Celebrating West Tower Milestones and What to Expect Next

Construction across the Fort Worth campus continues to move forward, and we're beginning to reach important milestones. From completing major infrastructure work to progress on the future West Tower, each step brings us closer to expanding capacity and creating more space for the children and families we serve.

Take a look at the latest construction updates, key milestones, upcoming projects and what team members can expect next.

Click here to learn more about what's happening across the Medical Center-Fort Worth campus and view drone footage of the West Tower construction site!

Building Our Future: Celebrating West Tower Milestones and What to Expect NextReminder about Parking: 8th and Terrell Parking Garage is Closed

The 8th and Terrell Parking Garage is closed completely for parking. The sidewalk along Terrell Avenue between 8th and 7th avenues is closed to pedestrians.

If you previously parked in this garage, please check for an email sent from Parking Services to see your new parking assignment. You may NOT park in other lots or garages, per policy MC 252.

Please contact Parking Services by phone at 682-885-7492 or by email ParkingServices@cookchildrens.orgwith questions.

DSC09534Watch Now: Merridth Simpson's Summer 2026 Town Hall Benefits and HR Updates

If you were unable to attend the Aug. 13 Town Hall or would like to revisit the topics discussed, recordings of individual segments will be available to watch on demand over the next few newsletters.

This featured segment includes updates from Merridth Simpson, SVP, Chief Human Resources Officer about our benefit plans starting in October, important Human Resources reminders and news about Care Share.

Watch the segment to revisit these important Town Hall highlights.

Heart DotEnter to Win Diamond Heart Pendant courtesy of Collections Fine Jewelry

One Cook Children’s employee will win a stunning piece of fine jewelry to wear or share with a loved one. Created by Collections Fine Jewelry, this diamond and 14kt white gold pendant was designed to honor our health care heroes who give their hearts to Cook Children's patients every day.

Raffle tickets are available to Cook Children's employees only and are available for $10 each or three for $25. Raffle tickets may be purchased online via the QR code above or in person at Camelot Light Court throughout September. A drawing will be held on Oct. 5, 2026, to choose a winner.

For more than 70 years, Jewel Charity Members have raised essential funds to support uncompensated care at Cook Children's. Funds raised through this exclusive raffle will directly support the most immediate needs of our patients and their families!

Click here to purchase raffle tickets or visit jewelcharity.org to learn more about Jewel Charity's mission.

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