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Meet EvalynFour-year-old Evalyn Scuderi is like any other toddler: she loves Moana, lights, music, swimming and being hugged. Vivacious Evalyn is one of many patients at Cook Children’s born with a rare disease.She was diagnosed with Trisomy 18, …

As another year winds down, we want to revisit a few of the 2025 headlines that demonstrate the values we prioritize at Cook Children’s. Those values -- kindness, collaboration, imagination, respect, safety and generosity --- happen in big and small …

It’s not every day that you see a patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) walking around the halls of the hospital or taking a turn outside in a wheelchair. Children on this life-supporting device have very sick lungs. Most patients …

Whitney Sizemore Henderson’s healthy pregnancy took an unexpected turn during her 34-week prenatal appointment, where doctors recognize her son Mason’s femurs were measuring small.There were no major concerns until after birth when Mason’s …

By Ashley AntleJordan Walker Ross’ childhood was filled with regular visits to Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth.If that name sounds familiar, there's a good reason. You’ve likely watched him make theatrical magic as he morphs himself into …

When 12-year-old Deacon Swaim sits at his desk in math class, his peers might notice how focused he is. What they don't see is the journey that led him there.Deacon is one of just 16 students selected out of 332 to participate in his grade’s …

When she was 15 years old, Madisyn Green went from competitive swimmer to quadriplegic in a matter of hours. Now, 11 years later, she’s recounting her journey and sharing her miracle story.Madisyn joins us on Untold: The Stories of Cook …

By Ashley AntleIt came to her like a whisper. The subtle, yet undeniable urge to stand. Something Madisyn Green, then 15, hadn’t been able to do on her own for months after being told she would live the rest of her life as a quadriplegic and never …

We're excited to announce the launch of our new podcast, “Untold: The Stories of Cook Children's.” This series will uncover heartwarming, inspiring, and sometimes heartbreaking stories behind the walls of Cook Children's. Join us as we delve …

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 …

The Antley brothers – Collin, Tyler and Jax – have a lot in common, including their love of the outdoors and spending time playing with cousins. But what really makes the boys relate to one another is their shared immunodeficiency. All three boys …

By Jean YaegerHer whole life, 19-year-old Ashlynn Malone has struggled with fatigue, outbreaks of severe pain, and hospitalizations due to sickle cell disease (SCD). That’s why Ashlynn jumped at the chance to join a clinical trial designed to …

By Jean YaegerWhen Jack Coffey hit about age 13, the middle of his chest started to look dented in.And if he slouched a certain way, his insides felt cramped. Sometimes while skateboarding or playing the trumpet, Jack noticed a sharp pain from his …

By Jean YaegerWhenever Luke Waggoner’s seizures start ramping up, his mom Ami can make a switch on her phone that changes the rhythm of electrical activity delivered to his brain.Inside Luke’s body is a network of tech devices and wires – running …