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FORT WORTH, TX (May 6, 2025) – Cook Children's Health Care System announced the appointment of Amy Wimpey Knight as its new Chief Administrative Officer, effective May 1, 2025. Amy brings a wealth of national expertise and a profound dedication to …

Fort Worth, Texas (April 23, 2025) – Cook Children's Health Care System is pleased to announce Kyle D. Edgington, Ph.D. is stepping into the role of Senior Vice President and Chief Development Officer for the Cook Children’s Health Foundation.After …

Suzanne Whitworth, M.D., division chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Cook Children’s, spoke with the Dallas Morning News to discuss how Cook Children’s will be ready if measles spreads to North Texas.Cook Children’s has six …

As the measles outbreak in West Texas continues to grow, North Texas doctors say they’re fielding a growing number of questions from concerned parents.Alice Phillips, M.D., medical director for Abulatory Quality at Cook Children’s, said families can …

As state health officials monitor the current outbreak of measles in West Texas, Julee Morrow, M.D., a pediatrician at Cook Children’s Pediatrics Southwest, recalls treating kids in the early 90s when a large measles outbreak happened in …

Texas is in the midst of the worst measles outbreak in decades, with 90 cases across 7 counties. Suzanne Whitworth, M.D., division chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Cook Children’s, spoke with WFAA to share what parents need to …

PGA Tour golfer Tom Hoge is raising funds for Cook Children’s, the pediatric health care system located in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas. For every birdie Hoge makes during the 2025 PGA TOUR season, he will donate $50. For every eagle, he will …

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram featured Cook Children's, Texas Health Resources and Baylor Scott & White for their partnership with Bright Horizons to offer on-site child care as a benefit to their employees.Cook Children's and Texas Health …

We are excited to announce that Press Ganey has awarded Cook Children’s Health Care System (CCHCS) with three prestigious Human Experience awards: Guardian of Excellence for Patient Experience (Inpatient), Guardian of Excellence for Employee …

Spectrum News featured Cook Children's Orthopedic Surgeon Lauren LaMont, M.D., in a story about Dallas Cowboys' offensive tackle Tyler Smith. Smith was diagnosed with Blount’s disease, a rare disorder that affects the growth plates in the …

Written by Ashley AntleIann Ledesma spent nearly half of his first year of life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. For 193 days, his mother, Giselle, rarely left her son’s side. Having had two …

Federal safety officials have recalled the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings and revised their standard for nursing pillows, two moves intended to guard infants against unsafe sleep spaces.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price …

Various Cook Children’s locations are experiencing a spike in cases of salmonella.  The Texas Department of State Health Services has not reported an outbreak.  Cook Children’s pediatricians Devona Martin, M.D., and Jenica Rose-Stine, …

Fort Worth, Texas (Oct. 8, 2024) – Cook Children’s Health Care System is proud to announce that seven of its specialty programs have been ranked among the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Children’s Hospitals …

By Kaley JohnsonRebekah Jones, who has had four children on Cook Children’s Health Plan, knows too well how big of a difference consistent, quality medical care can make.Rebekah, who has been a nurse at Cook Children’s for 20 years, is the mother of …

We're excited to share that Cook Children's is featured in the new PBS series called Confluence, featuring our very own Head of Neurosciences, M. Scott Perry, M.D.! This innovative series explores the fascinating connection between art, …

For immediate releaseFort Worth, Texas – Patient care at Cook Children’s Health Care System is not being impacted by global technology issues. Our IT teams have been working throughout the night responding to this incident. The bulk of our …

Cook Children’s is proud to announce its inclusion in Newsweek’s prestigious list of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024. The honor once again recognizes Cook Children’s as a top employer on the national level.Newsweek, in collaboration with Plant-A …

Cook Children’s is proud to announce a new sponsorship agreement with PGA Tour professional golfer, Tom Hoge. This multi-year partnership aligns our passion for excellence and giving back to the community. Hoge, a Texas Christian University alumnus …

The total solar eclipse created a true moment of magic for all who were able to witness it. Patients, patient families and staff gathered to see the eclipse from the front lawn at Cook Children's Medical Center - Fort Worth.

Cook Children’s is monitoring the national outage impacting AT&T and other cellular providers. All of our internal systems are working and patient care is not affected.If you need to reach us, please turn on “Wi-Fi calling” on your phone to …

Media partners may use images and video for news stories with credit to Cook Children's.Cook Children’s Health Care System earned a top spot on Forbes America’s Best Large Employers 2024 list, debuting at No. 3 out of a lineup of 600. The rank …

Cook Children's is honored to receive two important awards, showcasing our dedication to providing excellent patient care. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) has been presented with the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American …

Cook Children’s Medical Centers in Fort Worth and Prosper, as well as Cook Children’s Urgent Care Centers throughout the metroplex, are experiencing high volumes due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other respiratory illnesses such as …

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 …

By Jean YaegerEnrolling a child in day care might raise a few concerns or unknowns about the steps the facilities take to protect the kids they serve from illness and injury. It’s important for parents to know that the Texas Health and Human …

Cook Children’s Health Care System has once again been recognized as one of the best children’s hospitals in the nation, earning five rankings in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals list for 2023-2024.The report, which was …

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 …

 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 …

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 …