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“Nationwide, we lose enough infants to fill up three kindergarten classrooms per week,” said Sharon Evans, trauma injury prevention manager at Cook Children’s Health Care System. “That’s 3,700 lives lost per year.”

Every caregiver wants to protect their children from disappointment, failure and heartbreak. But what if some of those difficult experiences are exactly what children need to grow? In this episode of For Kids' Sake, Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS …

For Michael Williams, living with sickle cell disease has meant navigating pain, uncertainty and medical challenges from a very young age. Now, after receiving gene therapy at Cook Children’s, he is looking toward a future he once could not …

Today's caregivers have access to more parenting and health information than ever before. But with endless social media feeds, online searches and conflicting advice, many families are finding themselves overwhelmed instead of informed. In this …

As he dealt with severe kidney disease, 17-year-old Dylan Banks faced a choice: Continue with dialysis or try for a kidney transplant.Dylan had already undergone more than a year of dialysis, a filtering process that removed waste and extra fluids …

With nutrition advice flooding social media feeds, many caregivers feel overwhelmed about where to start. In this episode of For Kids' Sake, Maya Rashad, MPH, RDN, LD, nutrition coordinator at Cook Children’s, shares practical strategies people can …

If you’ve been near Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth’s campus for the last few months, you know that the pediatric health system is busy building. The lane closures, orange traffic cones and metal cranes stretching above the blue peaks …

As young athletes head back to practices, games and competitions, many parents are looking for ways to help their children stay healthy and avoid injuries. In the latest episode of For Kids' Sake, Jeffrey Bass, MS, ATC, LAT, OPE-C, athletic trainer …

It may feel confusing right now to be a caregiver with so much information out there about immunizations. There's certainly no shortage of information online right at our fingertips. But how do parents know what's trustworthy?Parents are navigating …

Back-to-School Vaccine Breakdown: Protecting Your Child’s Health with the pertussis vaccine, which is part of the DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis) immunization.

Resources and tips for finding immunizations for children:Navigating vaccines can feel overwhelming. Talk to your pediatrician.Schedule an appointment through Cook Children's.Find your nearest Texas Department of State Health service clinic for …

Fort Worth, Texas - Cook Children’s Health Care System is expanding its trusted health information platform with the launch of two new podcasts designed to help parents and caregivers navigate the questions that come with raising children.For Kids’ …

Resources and tips for finding immunizations for children:Navigating vaccines can feel overwhelming. Talk to your pediatrician.Schedule an appointment through Cook Children's.Find your nearest Texas Department of State Health service clinic for …

Resources and tips for finding immunizations for children:Navigating vaccines can feel overwhelming. Talk to your pediatrician.Schedule an appointment through Cook Children's.Find your nearest Texas Department of State Health Service Clinic.Call 211 …

As pediatric experts, Cook Children’s Health Care System know that protecting a child's health is about preventing emergency room visits just as much as treating illness. Ahead of the major soccer tournament, the system launched "World Cup …

Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using Nara Organics infant formula after the company announced a voluntarily recall nationwide of all lots of its powdered infant formula due to a potential risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination. The …

Cook Children’s Health Care System (CCHCS) experts, the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) and area non-profit Violence Intervention and Prevention Fort Worth (VIPFW) hosted a collaborative community forum focused on firearm-related injury …

Target has recalled certain Up & Up baby wipes due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc), a bacterium that can cause serious infections in infants and people with weakened immune systems, according to the U.S. Food …

May is National Foster Care Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the foster care system. At Cook Children’s Health Care System, that mission is carried out on a daily basis through a unique program called Fostering Health.The Cook …

When it comes to accessing pediatric specialty care, the more appointment options, the better- especially for busy families caring for a child with complex medical needs. Beginning May 4, families living in the Plano area have another close-to-home …

Welcoming a newborn is a life-changing experience, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. This is why several Cook Children’s Primary Care offices are now offering free newborn classes for new and expecting parents.Tina Manshadi, M.D. from Cook …

For many families, autism isn’t something they first learned about in a headline or social media; it’s something they come to understand through their own child. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects social …

Cook Children’s Health Care System is warning parents about a social media challenge after seeing an increase in overdoses involving diphenhydramine commonly known as Benadryl. In just six months, more than 100 patients have visited the Cook …

When a child struggles with focus or impulse control, it may point to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, behavior and self-control. Because these symptoms are often mistaken for …

Born from three churches united against hunger, Community Link started in a 1,000 square foot house and has grown into a 10,000 square foot facility serving over 22,500 families. On Saturday, the public was invited for a first look inside Fresh Link …

Although they serve as a whimsical reminder of childhood, the pinwheels displayed at Cook Children’s Medical Centers carry a significant symbolism.Each of the 1,528 pinwheels represents a visit with Cook Children’s Child Advocacy Resource and …

On average, families like Angelaka's who go through the Healthy Homes program have a 75% decrease in the number of emergency room visits, according to Healthy Homes’ data.

Each year, the Cook Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) hosts a reunion for patients and families who were cared for in our NICU. It's an opportunity for the care teams and families to connect and see how much these babies have grown …

Cook Children’s Health Care System celebrated doctors and medical staff on National Doctors' Day, March 30, with its annual Slime-A-Doc event. More than 10,000 employees including doctors, administrative staff and volunteers help fulfill Cook …

Children and teens with Dravet syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy, have new hope following treatment with an investigative therapy that alters the effects of the genetic abnormality responsible for their condition.Following treatment, children …