2023
September
27,
2023
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15:40 PM
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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 …
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August
24,
2023
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10:13 AM
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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 …
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May
23,
2023
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16:10 PM
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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 …
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March
20,
2023
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16:49 PM
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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 serves patients and families.By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, …
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2022
September
28,
2022
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12:45 PM
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By Heather DugeFour-year-old Winnie Babalola smiles all the time and talks nonstop. But it wasn’t always that way.Diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease at two weeks old, Winnie faced a condition that can cause damage to organs and intense pain …
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September
09,
2022
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11:15 AM
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Video by Tom Riehm.National Teddy Bear Day is Sept. 9. We're celebrating in a BEARY special way for this patient tradition at Cook Children's.In July, the Cook Children's Spiritual Care team called on the community to restock the prayer bear …
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August
12,
2022
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10:25 AM
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Cook Children's held an indoor rock climbing event on Thursday at Texas Christian University Recreational Center for patients with congenital hand and upper extremity differences. Children and parents had the opportunity to participate in a …
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August
10,
2022
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08:00 AM
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Story by Eline deBruijn Wiggins. Video by Tom Riehm. Photos by Abigail Hodgson.It was a typical day for Christina and Craig Sadberry and their 11-year-old son Bryson when they took him for a March 2022 appointment at Cook Children’s. As part of …
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2021
May
10,
2021
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20:00 PM
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Six in a series.Like an earthquake rumbling underfoot, crumpling the ground beneath, the suicide of a loved one has a way of knocking you to your hands and knees.After the initial shock wave throws you, constant aftershocks of emotions—running …
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2020
October
26,
2020
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08:33 AM
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Cook Children’s Health Care System has been named to this year’s 100 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces list curated by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. This is the first year for Cook Children’s to make the list and comes …
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September
14,
2020
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14:50 PM
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After battling fevers for three months, Isabel and Ignacio Rodriguez took their son Matt to his local pediatrician. His physician took blood work and consulted with Cook Children’s oncologist Kenneth Heym, M.D.
“His pediatrician said …
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2018
April
06,
2018
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15:15 PM
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Today’s students have greater demands than ever before, with homework and a greater emphasis on scoring high on standardized tests like the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR).
Parents can help by making sure …
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2016
November
22,
2016
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10:58 AM
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Just in time for the holidays a reader wrote in with this question:
“My friend...was told by her grandson’s pediatrician that her grandchildren who are vaccinated should never be around any unvaccinated children. Well, the parents …
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November
16,
2016
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16:27 PM
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Thanksgiving should be a time for families to come together and be thankful. After all, it’s the reason for the holiday, right?
But too many Thanksgivings end up with huge fights or arguments in front of the kids. The past few months have …
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2015
July
28,
2015
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15:16 PM
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So, your baby can’t sleep on his side, but your mom says he will sleep better that way.
You decide to seek out some information online and you find this:
“Although data to make specific recommendations as to when it is safe for …
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April
09,
2015
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09:32 AM
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Prom is a rite of passage for many teens, but it can also result in a situation where your son or daughter might feel pressure to do more than dance.“Prom, graduation and end-of-the-school-year parties are exciting times for teens,” said …
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2014
June
04,
2014
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09:30 AM
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I don’t have to look at a watch to know when it’s time for lunch. At around 11:30 a.m. my stomach starts to grumble. I’m ready to eat.
My gut kicked in once again on a Tuesday when my phone rang at 11 in the morning. It was …
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2013
August
22,
2013
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08:04 AM
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Exciting news about childhood obesity hit the headlines at the beginning of this month. After decades of continued rise in the number of obese children, a decline in childhood obesity was reported.I, and I’m sure many others who care for …
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August
05,
2013
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08:04 AM
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The Turner syndrome society recently held its annual meeting in Dallas. I had the privilege along with several other physicians in the DFW area to speak at the meeting. This was my first opportunity to attend a Turner syndrome meeting, and I am …
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May
13,
2013
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08:04 AM
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Did you know the beginning of April marked national public health week? Probably not. The observance which began officially in 1995 doesn’t garner much in the way of public attention. Still, it serves to highlight public health achievements as …
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March
21,
2013
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08:04 AM
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Eating a clean and health diet is one of our 2013 family goals. We have strived to prepare more home-cooked meals and have brought more fresh ingredients since the beginning of the year. I’ve been actively seeking new recipes to try and have …
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2012
March
02,
2012
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08:04 AM
America/Chicago
I began this series by describing precocious puberty followed by a post on its causes. This is the final article in this series and will explain diagnosis through discussion and diagnostic testing, treatment of precocious puberty and how to help …
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