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2023
June
08,
2023
| 15:15 PM America/Chicago
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 ...
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June
05,
2023
| 14:37 PM America/Chicago
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 Or...
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June
01,
2023
| 12:15 PM America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerBefore they can pump weights in the school gym or march with the band this summer, teens in Texas need to complete a form that aims to catch any underlying health concerns.The annual UIL pre-participation physical evaluation form applie...
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May
31,
2023
| 09:36 AM America/Chicago
By Sydney HanesAll children learn to babble and talk at different times. Before you know it, they can read their favorite book or tell you what they want for their birthday. But, when they can't tell you what they want to eat for breakfast or the day...
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May
30,
2023
| 11:17 AM America/Chicago
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, ques...
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May
30,
2023
| 10:04 AM America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 49 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 ...
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May
25,
2023
| 13:37 PM America/Chicago
By Heather DugeAs families start their summer traveling, water safety vigilance is key at all ages and no matter where your family might be. Swimming pools, lakes and beaches all pose risks but with the right preparation, you can avoid tragic outcome...
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May
24,
2023
| 12:35 PM America/Chicago
Story by Ashley Antle. Video by Tom Riehm.Kids everywhere are counting down the days until they can take their first leap into the water for summer swim season, which has parents on the hunt for the perfect swimsuit. But before you purchase those cut...
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May
23,
2023
| 16:10 PM America/Chicago
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 at The Colon...
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May
23,
2023
| 14:56 PM America/Chicago
By Eline WigginsThe first vaccine to protect babies from the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one step closer to approval after the Food and Drug Administration’s advisory committee met to discuss the efficacy and safety of the vaccine.If approve...
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May
23,
2023
| 10:13 AM America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 48 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 ...
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May
22,
2023
| 11:47 AM America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerBy buckling their children into car seats and lifejackets, parents are taking steps to protect against tragic accidents. Safe sleep practices fit into that same mindset.Taking precautions in an infant’s sleep space -- just like the prec...
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May
18,
2023
| 11:10 AM America/Chicago
The Center for Community Health led by Cook Children's joins many community events for parents and families to share safety and parenting information. The Center for Community Health provides education and resources to reduce injuries and share great...
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May
16,
2023
| 15:32 PM America/Chicago
 In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Cook Children’s Health Care System and JPS Health Network are joining forces to bring critical health care services to children and families in the Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood. Leaders from both organizations are...
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May
16,
2023
| 14:34 PM America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleThe saying “timing is everything” could not be more true for Crystal Schnabel, Eric Massey and their son Rogan Massey. Rogan was born on April 13, nearly six weeks early, but not a minute too late.A few days prior to her son’s birth, S...
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May
16,
2023
| 11:03 AM America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 46 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 ...
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May
15,
2023
| 09:36 AM America/Chicago
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 mole...
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May
14,
2023
| 09:13 AM America/Chicago
Happy Mother's Day! To celebrate this special day, we asked some of our pediatricians to share the best piece of advice they've received from their moms, grandmothers or mother figures in their lives. Osaretin Aimuyo, M.D., Cook Children's Pediatrics...
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May
11,
2023
| 10:09 AM America/Chicago
Child Life Series: This series will discuss the pillars of Child Life  – emotional safety, family-centered care, and play - within the hospital environment and how Child Life specialists at Cook Children's serve patients and families.By Ashley Pagenk...
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May
10,
2023
| 10:43 AM America/Chicago
Within a few months, the Neurosciences Research Center at Cook Children’s, which is led by Professor Christos Papadelis, Ph.D., published a second paper in the esteemed neurology journal Brain. Through this work, Papadelis’ team sheds new light on th...
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May
09,
2023
| 10:58 AM America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 46 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 ...
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May
08,
2023
| 16:48 PM America/Chicago
Three children were among the eight people killed in a mass shooting Saturday at the Allen Premium Outlets, according to news reports. This tragedy was close to home – it was a place that many people in North Texas frequent. The community of Allen is...
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May
04,
2023
| 13:53 PM America/Chicago
By Heather DugeCook Children’s has treated nine drownings so far this year, one of which was fatal. As the weather warms up, parents and caregivers should take time to review how to keep their young children safe around water. With the recent news of...
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May
02,
2023
| 13:02 PM America/Chicago
By Sydney HanesPatients admitted to the Cook Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) can spend days, weeks or months there. No matter the amount of time spent there, the connections built between the tiniest patients, their families and their ...
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May
02,
2023
| 11:25 AM America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 45 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 ...
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May
01,
2023
| 11:01 AM America/Chicago
Note: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.  If you believe that your child is having a mental or physical health emergency, go to the nearest emergency room or call 911. Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis L...
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April
27,
2023
| 17:08 PM America/Chicago
Story by Eline Wiggins. Video by Tom Riehm.Brothers Isaac Martinez, 7, and Jaden Alvarado, 13, are recovering at Cook Children's Medical Center after they were playing outside their home Wednesday afternoon when the tree above them was struck by ligh...
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April
26,
2023
| 13:00 PM America/Chicago
WFAA featured Resident Artist Sydney Peel and her incredible impact on patients and patient families through art. Watch and read the story here. The Cook Children's Creative Artist in Residence Programme (CARPE) offers opportunities for expression an...
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April
26,
2023
| 10:51 AM America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 44 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 ...
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April
26,
2023
| 09:24 AM America/Chicago
National Infant Immunization Week (April 24 - 30) is a yearly observance highlighting the importance of protecting children 2 years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American ...
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