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Cook Children’s Health Care System was awarded the 2025 Pinnacle of Excellence Award for our inpatient experience from Press Ganey.   This prestigious recognition reflects the consistent dedication and hard work that takes place at Cook …

By Kaley JohnsonThe state of Texas is trying to end a program that allows thousands of children to thrive.That’s the message Liz Piñon wants to send to state leaders trying to end the Cook Children’s Health Plan. Liz’s children are among the 8,000 …

By Ashley AntleSamuel and Kathy Grace Sudolcan’s home is filled with love, joy and hope. You see it in the smiles of their three sons, including 2-year-old Zechariah, despite the fact that every breath he takes is dependent on a well-equipped and …

Cook Children's has been honored with the prestigious Golden Deeds Award by the Exchange Club of Fort Worth. The recognition is given annually to a person or organization the club views as the city's most outstanding citizen that year. This award is …

For children and teens, school is an important part of life. It’s where they learn, form their social skills and begin to develop a sense of independence. Keeping up with schoolwork feels familiar and can help things seem a little more “normal” …

Christmas, Cowboys, and holiday cheer! The Dallas Cowboys stopped by for their annual visit with Cook Children's patients on Dec. 4, 2023. Football players and cheerleaders surprised patients in multiple departments at the Fort Worth Medical …

by Heather DugeTwo days after Abbey Bell delivered her baby girl, Kitson, she turned to a Down Syndrome Facebook page for advice.That is where she found Courtney Morey – a mom who would understand everything she was about to go through. Courtney’s …

For 16-year-old Mila Hunter, the Comfort Ability Program was a life-changing experience. It was the first time she had met other girls who truly understood her journey with intense pain episodes. Answers to Mila’s PainIn January 2023, Mila was …

Pierce James’ battle with cancer cost him his hearing, but he’s teaching us all a lesson in resilience. His story shines a light on the work of audiology and the importance of hearing health as we celebrate National Audiology Awareness Month in …

By Sydney HanesHaving a child in the hospital is tough on any family, but imagine navigating a hospital admission if English isn’t your first language. That’s the case for many families at Cook Children’s.To help in situations like this, a group of …

Photo captions:  Soft light enters the Chapel at Cook Children's Medical Center - Prosper. The glass wall installations feature Vara Kamin’s painting called “Touching Petals© by Vara Kamin.”By Jean YaegerSplashes of water flow with a soothing …

By Ashley AntleWhen the Ray family embarked on a cruise in April to celebrate Caleb Ray’s 18th birthday, their focus was on celebrating a milestone, not the sickle cell disease Caleb has lived with since being diagnosed shortly after …

Story by Sydney HanesCook Children’s employees Ashley Pagenkopf and Danny Peltier were in for a big surprise Tuesday when Kidd’s Kids announced their families are going on an all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World!Every year, Kidd’s …

By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sOur Child Life teams utilize in-kind donations every day, all day. From stocking playrooms, celebrating birthdays, offering comfort, providing distraction, and meeting …

By Heather DugeTwelve-year-old Adalyn Gibson rarely gets sick. When she fell asleep early one night on the couch, her mom, Chelsey, thought a late night and cheer practice had taken a toll. After vomiting and complaining of a stomachache along with …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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Easter came early to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth! From egg hunts to arts and crafts to visits with the Easter bunny, the day was egg-stra special. Happy Easter from all of us at Cook Children's! 

By Heather DugeMegan Chavez realizes that even in the best of circumstances parking often feels overwhelming. As system vice president of Cook Children’s Experience, Chavez strives to see every step of the hospital visit through the patient …

Child Life Week: This week, we’re celebrating our Child Life Specialists at Cook Children’s who make an impact on the emotional safety of children and families in health care.By Lauren Bridge, MS, CCLS, AYA Child Life Specialist at Cook …

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Happy Birthday, Garth Brooks, from Cook Children's. This video is in celebration of country music singer and songwriter Garth Brooks and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Child Life Zone. Garth Brooks is a major supporter of Teammates …

By Jean YaegerMarty Knott, D.O., Ph.D. was AmieLynn’s primary surgeon during the historic procedure to separate conjoined twins, AmieLynn and JamieLynn, on Jan. 23, 2023. Although this was his first time separating conjoined twins, Dr. Knott brought …

By Jean YaegerKaitlin Bates and her three young sons heard a loud pop while walking on a nature trail one day last summer. At first, Kaitlin thought their stroller ran over something, maybe a snake. Then her 18-month-old son Jace started …