Cook Children's News (Jan. 7)

Cook Children’s News |
Unfortunately, we welcomed 2022 with another record for daily COVID cases. As we continue our familiar fight against this pandemic, Rick W. Merrill, President and CEO, and Stan Davis, Chief Operating Officer, check in and thank employees for keeping Our Promise day in and day out. |
3% Salary Increase For All Positions Up Through Director Begins This Week
As they continue working hard to review all positions, every employee up through director level across the System will receive a 3% pay increase effective this week.* *Effective on the pay period beginning Jan. 2, 2022. You will see the increase on your Jan. 21, 2022 paycheck. |
Survival Story: Teen Shares Near-Fatal Brush with COVID-19
Today, Haylee and her mom, Hillary, are sharing their story in hopes of preventing other families from having to go through the same terrifying experience. Read and watch their full story here. |
Lift Your Team Spirits: Celebrate the Playoffs with Us
If you are rooting for the Cowboys, show your team spirit Thursday and Friday, Jan. 13 and 14, by wearing your favorite jersey, shirt, hat or socks! Not a Cowboys fan? You can still have some fun and share your fandom for any other team that you love. |
COVID-19 Resources Roundup
Please read your emails and make sure your teammates see the latest information. The only way we can truly beat this thing is by working together. Here are a few recent important articles with updated guidance and screening policies: |
Our Promise Knowing that every child's life is sacred, it is the Promise of Cook Children's to improve the health of every child through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. |


During the height of the delta surge of COVID-19, 16-year-old Haylee Richard came down with the virus. Her illness became so severe, she had to be flown to Cook Children's Medical Center where she fought against the odds for her life. 
We have been sharing a lot of ever-changing, fast-moving information as this latest variant travels across the globe and seems to have found a home right here in North Texas. We have sent many emails, but it is one of the key ways we keep you informed.