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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 can be hard to know the difference between typical childhood behavior and signs that a child may need additional support. In the latest episode of For Kids' Sake, Akemi Watkins, M.D., a child psychiatrist at Cook Children's, discusses ADHD, early …

As summer winds down and school begins, families face the challenge of shifting back to structured routines. In the first episode of For Kids' Sake, a new Cook Children’s podcast for parents and caregivers, pediatrician Diane Arnaout, M.D., …

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.Call 211 …

In a few weeks, the new school year will be in full swing with busy drop-off lines, buses back on the roads, and active school zones. Cook Children’s Health Care System knows families want to be prepared, that’s why from physical health to mental …

Cook Children’s retires twin turboprop and commissions second emergency transport jet for faster, more comfortable patient transport

While proper nutrition is essential year-round, the lazy days of summer often bring a hidden challenge for families: filling the nutritional gap when school breakfasts and lunches end.“A lot of times the students are receiving a lot of their meals …

Sofia Morett Domenech and her parents traveled from their home in Mexico knowing they had an advocate paving the way for the advanced care Sofia needed at Cook Children’s.That advocate was Eliza Head, a clinical coordinator for Global Health …

As the World Cup heats up and all eyes are on soccer, two physical therapists at Cook Children’s Sports Physical Therapy are sharing injury prevention tips to keep in mind, whether your child is a seasoned pro or just kicking off their first …

Navigating Cook Children’s Health Care SystemQuick Facts:A Fully Integrated System: Cook Children’s Health Care System is a comprehensive, not-for-profit pediatric organization encompassing two full service hospitals, physician network, home health …

There is nothing quite like the roar of a crowd when a team scores, but for a child used to a quiet living room, that noise can feel like a thunderstorm. With a major international soccer tournament coming to North Texas, Cook Children’s Health Care …

From a child’s first breath, parents begin to see the possibilities life offers their child. You can trust that Cook Children’s is here to help them achieve their dreams. Wherever you live in North Texas, the care your child needs is nearby. Our …

With Norovirus recently forcing the temporary closure of a school in Tarrant County for a deep cleaning, Cook Children’s Medical Center experts share advice on how to combat the nasty …

Warmer weather may be on the horizon but Cook Children’s pediatricians remind the public that flu season is far from over. The current season, which began Sept. 28, 2025, and runs through May 23, …

This story will be updated through Wednesday, Jan. 28, as more information becomes available.

Contributor Dana WalravenWith bags of candy and toys in hand, it was a beautiful day for a walk with Santa Claus. Families cautiously peeked out from their balconies and windows at first, hearing the Christmas music playing from Cook Children's …

Child Car SafetyHolidays often mean more car trips as families drive to visit relatives. Sharon Evans, trauma injury prevention manager for Cook Children’s Health Care System, explains that during the holidays, there is an increase in motor vehicle …

More than a dozen officers with the Fort Worth Police Officers Association (FWPOA) visited Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth on Wednesday, greeting families and bringing a piece of holiday magic to patients.Through the FWPOA’s nonprofit …

By: Caroline DenningThe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has issued a health alert for pertussis, also known as whooping cough, for the second consecutive year. From January through October, more than 3,500 cases have been reported …

You've got questions? We've got answers covering everything about immunizations and vaccines. They each have a different role, but they both have the same goal. Learn more here: Immunizations and Vaccines Resources

It was a picture-perfect fall day. One that you snapshot in your mind to pull up years later while reminiscing treasured times when the pitter-patter of toddler feet and the carefree laughter of kids filled your home. For Leόn “King” Reyes, …

Halloween is a fun time where kids and caregivers can let their imagination take hold. Children and adults alike dress up as various characters. A mix of spooky and fun costumes will adorn the streets of North Texas this year, and Cook Children’s …

By Laura Romano, D.O., hospitalist at Cook Children's Medical Center- Fort Worth The season of the Great Pumpkin, falling leaves, and fun Halloween costumes has officially arrived! My kids are so excited to show off their Halloween costumes …

Twenty-seven onesies placed in a crib represent the infants who have died from Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) in Tarrant County in 2023. SUID is the unexpected death of a baby under 1 year old. The display, put together by Cook …

As summer comes to a close, Cook Children’s Health Care System reports a decrease in drownings over the past two years. The Cook Children’s Center for Community Health has placed a strong focus on prevention efforts.“A drowning can occur in any body …

Wyatt Hatcher enjoys driving his family’s golf cart. Three years ago, that very golf cart changed his life. The then-11-year-old was driving around his family’s neighborhood with his younger sister, Avyee Hatcher, while his dad, Jimmy Hatcher, and …

Preston Benjaman-Sewell loves to make others laugh even in the midst of his own personal challenges. The 15-year-old from Lake Dallas has autism and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a rare and severe form of childhood epilepsy that often does not respond to …

You may have noticed something new on the Fort Worth campus - 125 life-sized child cutouts located outside the Dodson building on the green space near the roundabout and Peaks. Each cutout represents 1,000 Cook Children’s Health Plan Members who may …

Media Statement from Cook Children’s Health Care System (Fort Worth, Texas – May 9, 2025)—Cook Children's expresses profound concern Today over a looming crisis that threatens health care access for Texas' most vulnerable children. A staggering …