Prosper News Update (Sept. 8, 2025)

Good afternoon Prosper family,

It looks like we are headed into fall - at least the weather feels like it. It is funny that we have developed new terms like “false fall!” Texas weather keeps us guessing for sure, at least football and pumpkin spice have arrived!  If you can believe it, we have built out the entire first tower of the hospital. For those of you who started with us when we opened, that is A LOT of growth in two years and eight months! You all are amazing and have tolerated the changes, expanding services, and opening of new units so well. Your dedication, resilience, and continuous learning is so appreciated! We continue to work on projects extending through the rest of the year, expanding our ED, the playground, and building out some rooms on the 4^th floor for our EMU. We are excited to continue to grow with you all. Don’t forget to participate in the sepsis booths this Friday, see info below. This was a lot of fun for you all last year and we are eager to see your creativity! Here’s to heading into cooler weather, fall holidays, and hopefully finishing up some of the construction outside our front lawn!

Thank you for all you do!

Your Prosper Leadership Team

Congratulations to our Peak Performers!

A huge congratulations to our quarterly Peak Performers! These individuals were nominated for consistently going above and beyond to elevate the experience of our patients, families, and team. We are incredibly proud to have these dedicated individuals on our team. Your commitment to excellence in safety and quality is truly inspiring. Go here to read their nominations. 

Cook Children's - Prosper:

• Brittanye Ehle, RN
• John Marc Ferguson, RN
• Anna Sordelet
• Briana Leyba, RN
• Jennifer Brannum, RN
• Jason Saenz

Cook Children's Urgent Care - Prosper

• Chasity Foss, RN
• Jacqueline Fernandez, LVN

Bariatrics Program Celebrates 25 Surgeries

Cook Children's - Prosper is celebrating a major achievement! Our Bariatrics team has successfully completed their 25th surgery, marking a significant milestone and reflection of our Pinky Promise, “Everything for the child.” This accomplishment reflects the dedication and expertise of our entire team, which provides comprehensive care to young patients and their families.

"This is more than just a number; it's a testament to our team's hard work and commitment to our patients," said Anthony Anani, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Cook Children's - Prosper. "Each surgery represents a new beginning for a child, a chance to lead a healthier life."

This landmark is a testament to the trust families place in us and the vital need for these services in our community. We are incredibly proud of this milestone and look forward to continuing our work.

Spooktacular Sepsis Awareness! 🎃

This World Sepsis Day, we're treating our team to some crucial knowledge that could save a child's life. While ghosts, goblins, and ghouls are fun this time of year, sepsis is a real monster we're here to fight. Join us for one of our educational sessions to learn how you can help unmask the signs of sepsis and protect our young patients. Don't be spooked — be prepared!

When: 6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sept. 12
Where: Classrooms 1621/1622

Flu Vaccine Clinic at Prosper on Sept. 22

Employees must get their flu vaccine by the Oct. 17 deadline. Employees are required to receive the influenza vaccine each year to help protect our patient families, fellow employees, and our community, against this serious disease. 

A flu vaccine clinic will be held in Prosper from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 22 at the 3^rd floor conference room 3332/3333.

LINKS & FORMS: View additional info on our Connect Newsroom.

NFL Jersey/Team Spirit Dress Up Days

What a great way to kick off the football season! Across Cook Children's, employees showed their team spirit by wearing their favorite NFL jerseys and gear. It was inspiring to see so many of you representing your teams and celebrating the start of the season together here in Prosper.

Want to see your photo featured? We're still collecting pictures from the dress-up days! Email your team or individual photos to TeamExperience@cookchildrens.org for a chance to be highlighted on the Team Experience CookNet site.

Supporting Our Patients This September

September is a big month for our Hematology & Oncology patients, as it's both Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and Sickle Cell Awareness Month. Here's how you can join in to show your support:

• Wear a T-shirt: You can purchase a special Cook Children's T-shirt available here from the Cook Children's store (or maybe you already have one!) to show your solidarity. Every shirt sold helps spread awareness and support our patients and their families.
• Join the Prosper H&O Team's Dress-Up Days: The Hematology & Oncology team in Prosper will be celebrating with themed dress-up days. Check out the flyer below for their schedule and themes.

Your support helps us bring comfort and courage to the children and families we serve. Thank you for making a difference!

Cheers to You: Employee Appreciation Soda Bar!

We had a fantastic time at the employee appreciation soda bar! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and enjoyed a customized drink. The variety of flavors, from classic Dr Pepper, Coke, root beer, sparkling water and Sprite, to all the special add-ins, made for a refreshing treat.

A big thank you to the team who put this event together — your hard work made it a big success. We hope you feel appreciated for all you do! 

Beat the Heat Photos

Catch our inside scoop of our Beat the Heat event! Click here to view photos. We got to see lots of lovely faces and eat delicious ice cream to celebrate Well-being month!

If you attended the Beat the Heat events at our other locations, including remotely, please take photos and send them to teamexperience@cookchildrens.org.

School Nurses Get a Virtual Boost to Keep Kids Healthy

Nurses in the Celina Independent Schools district now join 14 other school districts in offering Cook Children's virtual health appointments to students, with no upfront cost, through the nurse’s office. This program allows school nurses to connect with a Cook Children's provider to diagnose common illnesses such as earaches, fevers, and sore throats, right at school. This partnership helps parents avoid leaving work to take their child to the doctor while also reducing student absences. By providing this convenient access to care, we are meeting families where they are and ensuring children get the support they need to stay healthy. Read more about this partnership on Checkup Newsroom.

Spotlight on Rebecca Brovina, MSHS, BSN, RN, CPN

We've shared the exciting news that our very own Rebecca Brovina, MSHS, BSN, RN, CPN, was named one of the Great 100 Nurses for 2025. Now, you can get a closer look at what makes Rebecca so special. In this spotlight, learn more about Rebecca's dedicated work as a Research Nurse Coordinator at Cook Children's Pulmonology in Prosper. You'll discover how her personal experiences as a young athlete fuel her passion for helping patients with exercise-induced respiratory disorders. We are incredibly proud of Rebecca for this well-deserved honor and her commitment to our patients. Click here to read Rebecca's full story.

Dutch Bros Gives Back

In the spring, 12 North Texas Dutch Bros locations chose to give back to Cook Children’s Medical Center - Prosper. These stores raised an incredible $18,452.24 for our Children’s Fund that will help support uncompensated care for our children and their families. This support helps us continue our mission to provide everything for the child.

Volunteers Needed to Support Injury Prevention Team

The Injury Prevention team at Cook Children's Center for Community Health are looking for additional volunteers to help educate the community on injury prevention topics, including gun safety, drowning prevention, poison prevention, safe baby sleep and more. Bilingual volunteers are appreciated greatly! See flyer below.

And the winner is…

Congratulations to Thelma Stowers for spotting the code word in the last Prosper newsletter! Keep an eye out for future chances to win!