Prosper Updates
April 1, 2026 |
Good afternoon Prosper family, We hope you had a chance to celebrate our wonderful physicians this week! They were incredibly touched by the notes of appreciation left in their lounge. Also, the pinwheels are now up on the lawn in recognition of Child Abuse Awareness Month. Important: Please review the message below detailing the new Universal Mask Fitting process, as it contains essential information and updates. Finally, we wish you all a Happy Easter and hope you have a beautiful time connecting with your loved ones. Thank you for all you do, Your Prosper Leadership Team |
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50th Bariatric Case at Medical Center - Prosper On March 10, we reached a truly wonderful milestone as Kanika Bowen-Jallow, M.D. successfully completed her 50th bariatric procedure at Medical Center - Prosper. This achievement is more than just a number; it represents 50 lives changed and 50 new beginnings for members of our community. We are incredibly proud of the dedication Dr. Bowen-Jallow brings to her patients every single day. Her expertise, combined with the compassion of our talented nursing and support staff, has made this program a shining example of excellence. It is the heart and hard work of this entire team that allows us to provide such a high level of personalized care. As we celebrate this 50-case mark, we look forward to a bright future. We are excited to watch this program continue to flourish and expand, helping even more people reach their health and wellness goals. Congratulations to Dr. Bowen-Jallow and the whole team for their unwavering commitment to our patients! |
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Heart of Melissa Spring Street Fair We are excited to add a new event to our spring line up this year to support our north market. The Heart of Melissa Spring Street Fair will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on April 11 in downtown Melissa. It is hosted by the Melissa Chamber of Commerce. This event brings live music, food vendors, a kids area and more. The event draws 20,000 - 25,000 people annually. If you are available, please volunteer at this fun event! Use the link here to sign up today. Help us spread the word that we are a convenient healthcare option for these families. Come and promote your clinic and our system! |
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Universal Date for Mask Fits Starting this July, we are transitioning to an annual schedule for respiratory mask fit testing, which will take place every July moving forward.
Here is what this change means for the first year:
- Those that had mask fitting in March 2026 will perform mask fitting in July 2027. If the employee experiences significant weight loss/gain or facial changes, the employee will need to be refitted. The employee will contact Occupational Health Services for instructions.
- Those that are due April-June 2026 will instead perform mask fitting in July 2026.
- Everyone who has a respiratory mask fitting requirement will be completed in the month of July.
- Occupational Health will be at Medical Center-Prosper for July dates: Tuesday through Thursday on July 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 21, 22 & 23 from 6 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Appointments will open for scheduling starting on May 20.
- OSHA questionnaires must be completed by June 22 so that the Occupational Health Team can review.
- If employee does not obtain a mask fitting at the Medical Center-Prosper, then alternative sites will need to be utilized to meet the requirement but will still maintain the July due date every year. Approved options will be shared with the administration at Prosper. This is mainly for those out on leave and needing a mask fit upon return to work.
- Those who do not complete their mask fitting by Aug. 1 will be subject to corrective action, up to and including suspension or termination.
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Celebrating Our Physicians: National Doctors’ Day 2026 At Medical Center - Prosper, our physicians are the cornerstone of the exceptional care we provide to our community. This week, we are taking the opportunity to celebrate National Doctors’ Day by expressing our collective gratitude for their expertise, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our patients. Our doctors were treated to breakfast burritos and yogurt parfaits earlier this week. Our celebration features a heartfelt display of gratitude through "scrub-note" messages. These colorful, scrub-shaped notes allow staff to share personal words of thanks and encouragement, serving as a visual testament to the impact our doctors have every day. Dr. Anthony Anani wishes to express his appreciation for so many kind words shared this week. The festivities also include a more lighthearted tradition: Slime-A-Doc 2026. We would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. John Robertson for being such a fantastic sport during the event. Seeing one of our esteemed leaders covered in slime for the sake of team morale was a highlight for everyone involved, proving that while our work is serious, our spirit remains vibrant and connected. To all our doctors, thank you for your leadership and for the compassion you bring to our facility. Please enjoy these highlights from our celebration in the photo gallery at the end of this week's edition of Prosper News. To see more photos from Slime-A-Doc 2026, click here. |
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Medical Center - Prosper Easter Event Happy Easter from Medical Center - Prosper! Today, we celebrated the season of renewal and hope alongside our patients and community. We are honored to provide dedicated care on this special day and wish all our neighbors across North Texas a wonderful holiday filled with joy and peace. To see photos of our event today, scroll to the end of this week's edition of Prosper News. |
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In Case You Missed It |
Employee Parking Reminder As a friendly reminder, the GREEN areas of the parking map below indicate where employees should be parking. Please keep the parking spots closest to the buildings available for our patients and families. |
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Interdepartmental Nursing Collaboration Experiences
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Dallas Renegades Ticket Discount The Dallas Renegades in Frisco has provided us with a special offer for Healthcare Appreciation Day exclusive to Cook Children's! Discount tickets are available for Cook Children's employees to purchase for the Dallas Renegades vs. Columbus Aviators game 11 a.m., Sunday, April 12 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, TX. Click here to purchase tickets! |
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Volunteers Needed We have some great upcoming injury prevention event opportunities to share with you. If you are looking to get involved or need some volunteer hours, we have options in all focus areas several areas around the North Texas area. If you are bilingual, please let the organizer know, as it helpful in the planning process. Every event listed below will be supported by one or more of our team members. We are so very grateful to our volunteers, as we work to spread awareness and educate families on these important topics. - Las Vegas Trail Safety Fair
- 1-3 p.m., March 28, LVT Rise Community Center Fort Worth
- Topics: Gun safety, water safety, poison prevention, safe sleep, vehicle safety
- Contact: Eric Gonzalez
- April Pools Day
- Texas Health Resources FW Super Safety Saturday
- 10 a.m.–1 p.m., April 25, Clearfork
- Topics: Water safety and safe sleep
- Contact: Jillian Mitchell
- Carrollton Safety Fair
- 10 a.m.–1 p.m., May 2, Carrollton
- Topics: Gun safety, water safety, poison prevention, safe sleep, vehicle safety
- Contact: Eric Gonzalez
- Northwest Fort Worth PD Safety Event
- Super Safety Saturday THR Burleson
- 9 a.m.–12 p.m., May 16, Burleson
- Topics: Water safety and safe sleep
- Contact: Jillian Mitchell
Windsong Easter Eggstravaganza (Prosper) - 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday, April 4
- 1001 Windsong Parkway South, Prosper (Amenities Center)
- Sign up: here.
We are so excited to partner with Windsong Ranch for their Easter Eggstravaganza Party. This is a great event to promote your practice and get out in the community and meet potential patients. This is a FREE family event, so feel free to bring your family to enjoy the festivities. There'll be an Easter Bunny, food trucks, carnival rides, crafts and more. Celina Touch-A-Truck Event - 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Saturday, April 11
- Old Celina Park, 12670 FM 428, Celina
- Sign up: here.
Cook Children's is so pleased to be the Title Sponsor of the Celina Touch-A-Truck Event for 2026. We will have Teddy Bear Transport Ambulance at our booth along with fun giveaways for kids. Bring your kiddos and family out to enjoy this fun, free, family event. We would love to have physicians and staff members volunteer to meet and greet with the community. Celina Cajun Fest - 2–9 p.m.
- Saturday, May 9
- Sign up: here.
Cook Children’s is the Kids Zone sponsor and will have a booth. This is a great opportunity to represent Cook Children’s, get volunteer hours or market your practice or services to the community. This will be a busy and fun event and is free for the whole family. Enjoy carnival rides, inflatables, a Gator Show, vendor booths and all the crawfish you can eat. As it gets dark, enjoy live music from the Eli Young Band. |
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Cook Children's Medical Center - Prosper Ethics
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Rounding Up All Former Nurse Residents The Nurse Residency team is thrilled to announce its 15-Year Nurse Residency Reunion, celebrating nurse residents from Cohorts 1 – 44 on April 16, 2026. Former nurse residents, along with one guest, are invited to gather to honor the history, accomplishments, and bright future of the nation’s first accredited pediatric nurse residency program. For more details and to RSVP, please click here. We can’t wait to celebrate with you—yeehaw! |
