Christmas, Cowboys, and holiday cheer! The Dallas Cowboys stopped by for their annual visit with Cook Children's patients on Dec. 4, 2023. Football players and cheerleaders surprised patients in multiple departments at the Fort Worth Medical …
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Hear from Alexis Pechek, Unit Secretary, Cook Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, who writes from the heart about her daughter Luciana, now 2.
by Heather DugeTwo days after Abbey Bell delivered her baby girl, Kitson, she turned to a Down Syndrome Facebook page for advice.That is where she found Courtney Morey – a mom who would understand everything she was about to go through. Courtney’s …
For 16-year-old Mila Hunter, the Comfort Ability Program was a life-changing experience. It was the first time she had met other girls who truly understood her journey with intense pain episodes. Answers to Mila’s PainIn January 2023, Mila was …
By Ashley AntleHospitals can be complex to navigate, especially for the health care novice, but family friendly tech features integrated into every inpatient room at Cook Children’s Medical Center - Prosper keep children and families in control of …
Pierce James’ battle with cancer cost him his hearing, but he’s teaching us all a lesson in resilience. His story shines a light on the work of audiology and the importance of hearing health as we celebrate National Audiology Awareness Month in …
By Sydney HanesHaving a child in the hospital is tough on any family, but imagine navigating a hospital admission if English isn’t your first language. That’s the case for many families at Cook Children’s.To help in situations like this, a group of …
Cook Children's is hosting a short film screening and virtual discussion on Nov. 8 at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth to raise awareness for Epilepsy Awareness Month. Join us for “Under the Lights,” an inspiring story about a teen with …
By Ashley AntleCook Children’s employee Danny Peltier, his wife, Sarah, and their two children are preparing for a big adventure. In November, the family will travel to Walt Disney World with Kidd’s Kids, a nonprofit organization founded by late …
By Charlotte SettleIf you talk to Caitlin Schwartz for even a few minutes, you will learn she is wise beyond her years. In the last two years of her life, she has endured more than most can even imagine. Still, she wears an infectious smile and …
By Ashley AntleWhen the Ray family embarked on a cruise in April to celebrate Caleb Ray’s 18th birthday, their focus was on celebrating a milestone, not the sickle cell disease Caleb has lived with since being diagnosed shortly after …
Note: This story was featured on Good Morning America. View it here.By Heather DugeValerie Shorten, BSN, RN, and her son, Marquis Shorten, are no strangers to overcoming obstacles. Each one has led them to where they are today.Marquis faced a …
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On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Retail Pharmacy opened a new location at the expanded Dodson Specialty Building. It's located on the first floor next to Peak's Tech Zone and will be open from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. “Our services have …
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sI do not have adequate words for the pure joy and humility I felt this past week. Our family was chosen to attend the Kidd’s Kids 2023 trip to Disney World and was …
By Celina D. Cepeda, M.D., Pediatric Nephrologist at Cook Children's Nephrology - ProsperYour child’s urine colors can range from clear to dark yellow to orange, depending on how hydrated they are. But what about red, brown, green or blue?Pink …
Fort Worth, Texas - We are thrilled to receive the distinction of being ranked the Second Healthiest Employer in Texas serving 5,000 to 9,999 employees. Healthiest Employers® is an award program that recognizes and celebrates …
By Heather DugeShalyn Coulombe, RN, of Cook Children’s Medical Center – Prosper says spreading joy is one of her favorite things to do.“I like to add a little happiness and smiles wherever I can,” Coulombe said. Lately, that place has been the …
By Ashley AntleToday, Cook Children’s Medical Center - Prosper launched a new testing and diagnostic service that allows children experiencing seizures to receive care closer to their homes and communities. The test, called continuous …
By Jean YaegerEvery week, 7-year-old Landon Clayton gets an infusion of medicine that builds up his immunity to fight off infection. Nineteen-year-old Abigail Novak also receives a weekly infusion to strengthen her immune system. Thanks to those …
Santa! We know him! Cook Children's patients and families experienced a little Christmas cheer on Tuesday with our annual “Christmas in July” festivities in the Atrium of the Medical Center.Patients picked out toys and created crafts, like Christmas …
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sOur Child Life teams utilize in-kind donations every day, all day. From stocking playrooms, celebrating birthdays, offering comfort, providing distraction, and meeting …
Community activist Opal Lee and author Megan Jackson visited with patients Tuesday at Cook Children's Medical Center. They read Jackson's children's book “Words are Magic" live on our Child Life Zone TV and joined patients in activities in the Child …
By Heather DugeTwelve-year-old Adalyn Gibson rarely gets sick. When she fell asleep early one night on the couch, her mom, Chelsey, thought a late night and cheer practice had taken a toll. After vomiting and complaining of a stomachache along with …
Story by Sydney Hanes. Video by Tom Riehm.In April, patient Kaydence Mixon who was diagnosed with leukemia rang the end-of-treatment bell at Cook Children’s Medical Center surrounded by her family, friends and care team. Following a heartfelt speech …
By Ashley AntleAngel Alderete and Yolanda Orduno, of Odessa, know the challenges of navigating the health care system for a child with medically complex needs, especially when living hundreds of miles from the care their baby requires.Alderete and …
By Heather DugeSometimes a mother’s intuition can be the difference between life and death. That was true for 7-year-old Ismael Aguilera whose episodes of debilitating headaches turned out to be a life-threatening condition. Ismael’s mom, Karla, …
On Tuesday, patients and families were invited to come to the Atrium at Cook Children’s Medical Center to participate in a miniature golf tournament alongside two golfers from the Charles Schwab Challenge, which is set to begin this week …
By Jean YaegerThe number of babies and toddlers who screened positive for marijuana in the Emergency Department at Cook Children’s continued trending up in 2022.Last year’s data show 33 patients between ages 0-3 whose urine tested positive for a …