Cook Children's Medical Center - Fort Worth Achieves Fifth Magnet Designation

Drumroll, please! For the fifth consecutive time, Cook Children’s Medical Center - Fort Worth has achieved a Magnet designation from the American Nursing Credentialing Center. Please visit the Magnet Recognition Program CookNet page to view the document submitted for the designation, along with Nursing Excellence Categories including fundamentals of quality nursing care, resources and staffing, leadership responsiveness, professional development and teamwork.

Visit Checkup Newsroom to see the full story and a video all about this incredible achievement. Congratulations! 

Town Hall on Dec. 18: We Want to Hear from You

Mark your calendars for the next Town Hall at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 18, in the Hochberger Auditorium at the Medical Center - Fort Worth. 

Before the Town Hall, we want to hear from you. Please submit questions or topics you would like our leaders to address during the Town Hall to InternalCommunications@cookchildrens.org. 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Revised Parking Garage Flow Alert: Seventh & Pennsylvania 

Please be aware of a recent directional change in the 7th and Pennsylvania parking garage.

Between Nov. 22-23, the ramp from Level 2 to Level 3 will be closed. All regular parking will still be available during this time.

We understand this will be a change from the usual route, so please pay extra attention to the arrows and new signage to ensure a smooth flow of traffic. Flagmen will be on-site to help direct traffic. 

Click here for the latest construction and parking garage updates.

Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work to upgrade the ramp this weekend. Drive safe!

ICYMI: Self-Install Microsoft 365 Apps

We’re transitioning to the latest Microsoft 365 (M365) desktop applications. You can now install Microsoft 365 apps on your own and at a time that is convenient for you. But don’t wait too long. All users will need to complete this installation before Cook Children’s upgrades to the Windows 11 platform in early 2026.

Visit Connect Newsroom to learn what you need to know before installation. 

Shop Nothing Bundt Cakes, give Back to Health Foundation 

Cook Children’s Health Foundation invites you to shop Nothing Bundt Cakes between 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21. Come shop at Camelot Light Court, the space in front of Camelot Court at the Medical Center-Fort Worth, where 15% of all sales will support the Cook Children’s Health Foundation. 

Nothing Bundt Cakes will be selling Bundtlets and boxes of Bundtinis and will be accepting cash, card and Apple Pay.  

Share Your Content with Us

There will not be a newsletter shared next week but be sure to send us any holiday stories ideas. We want to hear from you! Please view our SharePoint site and email us at InternalCommunications@cookchildrens.org. 

Check our CookNet calendar for more system-wide events and to find more content about our employees and news you need to know, bookmark the Connect Newsroom website.