Prosper News Update (Nov. 6, 2026)

Good morning Prosper family,

Well we may finally get some football and fall weather! We have reached the month of November and we are so thankful for you and all of your contributions to the organization. We would like to take a moment to thank each of you for your continued commitment, professionalism and compassionate care. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated and do not go unnoticed.

We have a lot to celebrate at Prosper, but with Veterans Day right around the corner, let’s make sure to show our appreciation and thank the veterans on our team!

Thank you for all you do,

Your Prosper Leadership Team

Honoring Our Veterans

This Veterans Day, we are proud to recognize the employees who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Prosper veterans are invited to join colleagues and leaders on Nov. 11 for coffee, breakfast burritos and a group photo in the hospital lobby. As a token of appreciation, each veteran will receive a commemorative coin. Thank you to our veterans for the dedication, service and leadership they bring to our team every day.

Prosper Process Improvement Graduates

The Process Improvement Department held its annual graduation ceremony on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in Fort Worth. Several Prosper team members were recognized for completing their Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification.

The following Prosper attendees attended and were recognized at the ceremony

• Janet Olewe, Patient Relations Specialist (back row, left)
• Abigail Reed, Manager, Retail Pharmacy (back row, middle)
• Tracy Thomas, Manager, Respiratory Therapy (back row, right)
• Carly Lewis, Manager, Clinical Nutrition (front row, left)
• Tiffany Pullom, Manager, Nursing (front row, right)

Several additional Prosper team members also earned their certification this year but were unable to attend the graduation ceremony.

The 2026 graduation page, which includes photos from the event and a complete list of graduates, can be viewed here: Process Improvement Graduation

Cast Your Vote for Halloween Hoopla Winners

The creativity and Halloween spirit were on full display across Cook Children’s and now it’s your turn to help choose the favorites. Browse photos from our Virtual Costume Contest, featuring creative individuals and teams from across the system and check out the Fort Worth Medical Center Halloween Hoopla skits and. Cast your votes and help celebrate the incredible creativity of our teammates! 

Voting is open now through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Click here to view the creativity and vote for your favorites.

Stay tuned! Next week, we’ll announce winners from all our Halloween Hoopla celebrations, including:

• Virtual Costume Contest
• Fort Worth Skit Contest
• Night Shift Costume Contest
• Calmont Costume, Pumpkin and Door Decorating Contests
• Prosper Costume Contest

Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make this year’s Halloween Hoopla celebrations so memorable! Cast your vote now 🥇

Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Corner

• huge shoutout to those of you who were at work on Tuesday night with the unplanned downtime- your ability to adapt is amazing- great teamwork! If you have feedback on the process or feel like you were missing something, please reach out to Sheralyn.
• QAPI rounds on days and nights on Nov. 19 - we will post times soon, along with Thankful Thursday - coffee and tea cart!

Nourish to Flourish

Clinical staff are invited to attend Nourish to Flourish on Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in classrooms 1621/1622. Explore the latest nutrition products, feeding and swallowing supplies, specialty diets, educational resources and more. Visit vendor booths, connect with experts and complete a game card for a chance to win prizes.

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)

Learn practical strategies to support children who have experienced trauma through Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) training. This family-centered approach focuses on connecting, empowering and correcting to build stronger relationships and improve outcomes. Classes are available at Prosper throughout the year. Sign up in ULearn by searching for Prosper classes. 

Trains at NorthPark Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer opportunities are available for the 2026 Trains at NorthPark exhibit, running Nov. 14 through Jan. 3. This beloved holiday tradition brings joy to thousands of visitors each year and supports families served through Ronald McDonald House. Employees interested in volunteering can learn more through the contact information provided on the flyer.

Halloween Spirit on Display

Halloween brought plenty of creativity, laughter and team spirit to Medical Center - Prosper this year. Thank you to everyone who participated in the festivities and helped make the celebration a success.

Congratulations to our pumpkin contest winners: Vanessa Russell and Charry Knox earned first place with Nemo, Jenny Birmingham took second place with Squishy dumplings, and Paige Heyl placed third with Pokémon.

Costume contest honors went to Jenny Birmingham as the Fairy Godmother, Emma Nalbantov for Funniest Costume as the Ratatouille Chef, Alexandria Molinar, Samantha Fawks and Melanie Rowe for Best Small Group Costume, and the Laboratory team of Suresh Sharma, Amanda Pulley, Shalon Pescalia, Vanessa Russell, Charry Knox, Marie Chulisan, Junah Pastoriza and Bern Tolentino for Best Large Group Costume.

The creativity on display made this year's celebration one to remember. Be sure to check out the photo galleries at the end of this week's newsletter to see highlights from across the medical center.

In Case You Missed It

Nominations Open for DFW Great 100 Nurses

The DFW Great 100 Nurses program celebrates nurses who make an extraordinary difference through their dedication, leadership and commitment to patient care. Help shine a spotlight on a deserving colleague by submitting a nomination today.

Nominate a nurse: dfwgreat100nurses.com/nominations

Fall Community Relations Volunteer Opportunities

Our fall events for Community Relations are here. As we go out into communities in our north market, we have something for everyone. Look at the events and volunteer to represent Cook Children's and help us share our story about the services we provide. If you have a teenager in your life that needs volunteer opportunities these are great events for them to come serve with us. Bring your families for some fall fun.

• Melissa Fall Fest
  • Nov. 14 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
  • Melissa High School football stadium area, 3030 Milrany Lane, Melissa
  • Register Here

Please reach out to Paige Mayfield if you have any questions.

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