Prosper News Update (Oct. 7, 2026)

Good afternoon Prosper family,

Autumn is here, bringing crisp, cool weather and beautiful sunshine! As we count down to our upcoming Boo Bash, make sure to get costume ready. A big thank you to our amazing Pediatric Nurses—we hope you enjoyed today's coffee and hot cocoa bar! Everyone is invited to partake in the beverages. We truly appreciate everything you do.

Our food drive for LovePacs is in full swing. Thanks to all who have contributed. This week, we're collecting jelly (plastic containers only). Let's keep the momentum going, fill those bins, and support our community!

Remember to get your flu shot or have your exemption accepted by Oct. 23.

Your Prosper Leadership Team

Evidence-Based Practice Fellowship Completion

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer Brannum and Lauryn Goff for their completion of TCU's Evidence-Based Practice Fellowship!

Launched under the Health Innovation Institute at TCU’s Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, this fellowship required Jennifer and Lauryn to complete a year-long program designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to translate research and best evidence into measurable improvements in patient care, clinical outcomes and healthcare processes.

In order to complete the course, they had to:

1. Formulate a practice question (PICOT)

2. Conduct a literature search

3. Critically appraise and synthesize evidence

4. Develop recommendations and an implementation plan

5. Implement and evaluate a project

6. Establish a dissemination plan

If you see Jennifer or Lauryn, please join us in giving them a warm congratulations on their accomplishment!

Nursing Innovation Summit

Looking to earn CEUs and explore the future of nursing? Join the Nursing Innovation Conference virtually this Thursday, Oct. 8. Discover new ideas, hear from experts and gain practical insights you can bring back to your practice. Space is limited. Contact Jane Wilchak to register.

• 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Oct. 8
• Virtual webcast here

American Heart Association Certification Expiration

Cook Children's follows the AHA standard in that certifications are valid for 24 months after the date of certification. This includes BLS, PASL and ACLS. Regardless of the date your card notes for renewal, Cook Children's recommends following the 24 month protocol.

Infection Prevention & Control Liaison Team Infosession

If you share a passion for infection prevention and control, join us later this month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., in classrooms 1621/1622 to learn more about the team and how you can participate. 

Halloween Boo Bash Costume Contest

Halloween costumes can be worn on all shifts from Oct. 29 to 31. If you and your team are interested in participating in this year's Halloween Boo Bash, please complete the form below and submit it along with a group or individual photo to the Prosper Admin Leadership email address.

In Case You Missed It

Veterans Day Recognition

Veterans of Prosper, we want to celebrate you! 

Veterans Day is coming up on Nov. 11, and we’d like to recognize the veterans within our Prosper community.

If you have served in the military, please email your name and service branch to Jane Wilchak. We’d be honored to include you in a Veterans Day recognition.

Thank you for your service and dedication.

Fall Community Relations Volunteer Opportunities

It may not feel like autumn yet but our fall events for Community Relations are around the corner. As we go out into our communities in our north market, we have something for everyone this year. Look at the events and volunteer to come represent Cook and share help us share our story about the services we provide to the community. If you have a teenager in your life that needs volunteers these are great events for them to come serve with us. Bring your families for some fall fun.

• DFW Fall Fest in Frisco
  • Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
  • Frisco Fresh Market, 9215 John W. Elliott Dr., Frisco 75033
  • Register Here
• Anna Boo Bash
  • Oct. 17 from 12 - 4 p.m.
  • Slayter Creek Park at 425 W. Rosamond Parkway, Anna 75409
  • Register Here
• McKinney Trick or Treat Trail
  • Oct. 17 from 3 - 6 p.m.
  • Bonnie Wenk Park, 2996 Virginia Parkway
  • Register Here
• Celebrate Prosper Fall Festival
  • Oct. 17 from 4 - 8 p.m.
  • Frontier Park – 1551 Frontier Parkway
  • Register Here
• Beware of the Square Celina
  • Oct. 24 from 2 - 9 p.m.
  • On the downtown square in Celina, 302 W. Walnut St., Celina 75009
  • Register Here
• Nightmare Over Little Elm Halloween Event
  • Oct. 30 from 5 - 10 p.m.
  • 701 W. Eldorado Parkway, Little Elm
  • Register Here
• Diwali Mela at Kaleidoscope Park – India Festival of Lights
  • Nov. 1 from 3:30 - 10 p.m.
  • Kaleidoscope Park, 6635 Warren Parkway, Frisco 75034
  • Register Here
• 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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