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Listen to Episode 56 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication initiative and aims to reach parents through h...

By Jean YaegerThe Safe Baby Sleep Council, led by Cook Children’s, takes a partnership approach to educating families and providing resources across much of North Texas.In various locations from hospitals to health fairs to caregiver classes – even a...

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 p...

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 epilepsy, ...

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 radi...

By Jean YaegerSickle cell disease (SCD) can cause damage to blood vessels in the brain, putting children as young as age 2 at risk for stroke.That’s why patients with certain types of SCD need preventive screenings called transcranial doppler ultraso...

Listen to Episode 55 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication initiative, and aims to reach parents through ...

This mural, depicting Fort Worth's rich culture and vibrant identity, will welcome patients at the new Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health, which is set to open in  October 2023. The Justin Institute will bring together nine specialties un...

By Eline WigginsAs COVID-19 cases rise at Cook Children's, the Food and Drug Administration has approved an updated COVID vaccine.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that anyone 6 months and older should get the new shot to prot...

By Jean YaegerSplashes of water flow with a soothing sound for those who seek contemplation and peace at the Cook Children’s Medical Center – Prosper chapel.Sunlight enters softly through pastel flourishes on the windows. A table displays the Bible, ...

By Ashley AntleIn recent years, robots have emerged as invaluable tools in health care by performing everything from the routine task of delivering a patient meal to assisting in highly complex surgical procedures. Their efficiency and precision can ...

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 share...

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 birth. Towards t...

Listen to Episode 54 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication initiative, and aims to reach parents through ...

By Ashley AntleLast year, Cook Children’s Medical Center experienced the worst respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season since before 2017, with the peak hitting in October 2022 when hospital admissions for RSV rose above 300. At the same time, Cook C...

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 life-ch...

By Ashley AntleWith school back in session, many kids are once again suiting up for fall sports and hitting the field, track or court for competition. Doing so offers a child many benefits. Along with being an outlet for exercise and physical activit...

Note: If your child is a danger to themselves or someone else, do not delay. Take your child to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if you cannot transport your child safely.  If you feel your child needs support, please click here to find a Cook ...

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 grown...

Listen to Episode 53 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication initiative and aims to reach parents through h...

If your child is a danger to themselves or someone else, do not delay. Take your child to the nearest emergency room or call 911 if you cannot transport your child safely.September is National Suicide Prevention Month. If you are concerned about a ch...

Listen to Episode 52 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication initiative and aims to reach parents through h...

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. We salute Rebekah Tate and celebrate the evolving research that makes today’s medical options more promising than ever for pediatric oncology patients. #EraseKidCancer...

Listen to Episode 51 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2022 as a suicide prevention communication initiative, and aims to reach parents through ...

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 surprised along...

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 or red...

By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sWe’ve all bought the desired backpack or lunch box, purchased the needed clothes and shoes, and reviewed class schedules and lists with a fine-toothed comb. As parents and caregiv...

Story by Sydney HanesCook Children’s employees Ashley Pagenkopf and Danny Peltier were in for a big surprise Tuesday when Kidd’s Kids announced their families are going on an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World!Every year, Kidd’s Kids takes 3...

Students were abuzz with excitement at the Jane Justin School Monday as the first day of school got underway. The Jane Justin School, under the Child Study Center at Cook Children's, is a private school that provides special education to children. Th...

By Eline WigginsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended a new antibody shot to help prevent severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in all infants.RSV is a leading cause of hospitalization for infants. The use of nirse...