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2023
July
14,
2023
| 14:53 PM America/Chicago
Carrie Pyle, D.O., a pediatrician at Cook Children’s Pediatrics Walsh Ranch, recently returned from a medical mission trip to Kenya where she provided collaborative care to patients of all ages. During her time there, Dr. Pyle and her team worked
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June
01,
2023
| 12:15 PM America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerBefore they can pump weights in the school gym or march with the band this summer, teens in Texas need to complete a form that aims to catch any underlying health concerns.The annual UIL pre-participation physical evaluation form
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May
22,
2023
| 11:47 AM America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerBy buckling their children into car seats and lifejackets, parents are taking steps to protect against tragic accidents. Safe sleep practices fit into that same mindset.Taking precautions in an infant’s sleep space -- just like the
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May
15,
2023
| 09:36 AM America/Chicago
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
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May
14,
2023
| 09:13 AM America/Chicago
Happy Mother's Day! To celebrate this special day, we asked some of our pediatricians to share the best piece of advice they've received from their moms, grandmothers or mother figures in their lives. Osaretin Aimuyo, M.D., Cook Children's
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April
27,
2023
| 17:08 PM America/Chicago
Story by Eline Wiggins. Video by Tom Riehm.Brothers Isaac Martinez, 7, and Jaden Alvarado, 13, are recovering at Cook Children's Medical Center after they were playing outside their home Wednesday afternoon when the tree above them was struck by
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March
29,
2023
| 11:05 AM America/Chicago
Thursday, March 30 marked National Doctors' Day. We thank all doctors around the world and the incredible physicians at Cook Children's Health Care System for their dedication and contributions.We celebrated all of our world-class doctors. From
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March
28,
2023
| 10:23 AM America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 40 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication initiative and aims to reach
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March
25,
2023
| 09:00 AM America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleMarch is Women’s History Month. While the country commemorates the role of women in American History, at Cook Children’s Health Care System, we celebrate the role of women in building one of the largest free-standing pediatric health
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February
23,
2023
| 07:44 AM America/Chicago
As we celebrate Black History Month in February, Cook Children’s wants to salute Dr. Rhodes and everyone who brings diverse representation and voices of advocacy to health care.Story by Jean Yaeger. Video by Tom Riehm.When she was an elementary
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February
13,
2023
| 15:32 PM America/Chicago
By Heather DugeAs the Surgeon-in-Chief for Cook Children’s Healthcare System, Eric Hubli, M.D. knows that every surgery needs a backup plan. In many cases, one backup plan is not enough.“The key to a really good surgeon is the ability to adapt. When
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February
03,
2023
| 11:43 AM America/Chicago
World Cancer Day on Feb. 4 is an important day to raise awareness about prevention, detection, and treatment. Started by the Union for International Cancer Control in 2008, World Cancer Day activities seek to significantly reduce illness and death
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January
25,
2023
| 11:22 AM America/Chicago
Sisters JamieLynn and AmieLynn underwent surgery on Monday, becoming the first conjoined twins to be separated at Cook Children’s Medical Center.Jamie and Amie lay face-to-face and shared a liver, which was successfully separated during the 11-hour
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January
12,
2023
| 14:33 PM America/Chicago
The Raising Joy podcast is nearly one year old! We would love to hear from our listeners. This short 1 to 2 minute survey is anonymous and intended to help guide Cook Children's Joy Campaign and the podcast.Go here to complete this short
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January
12,
2023
| 11:16 AM America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleThey grow up so fast. One minute you’re rocking your baby in your arms and breathing in their sweet baby smell from the top of their head, and the next you’re carting them off to the doctor for their teen physical and wellness
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January
03,
2023
| 12:03 PM America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleLarger than life-size digital displays, storybook murals, walking paths that invite exploration and play, and spaces bathed in every color of the rainbow — it’s what childhood daydreams and imaginations are made of. These are also a
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2022
November
17,
2022
| 08:00 AM America/Chicago
Prosper, Texas – Following several years of anticipation, Cook Children’s Health Care System unveiled its new pediatric hospital in Prosper with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Cook Children’s Medical Center – Prosper is located at
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October
10,
2022
| 11:22 AM America/Chicago
Hispanic Heritage Month is from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to celebrate and pay tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society.
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October
06,
2022
| 13:54 PM America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerGetting a flu shot every year is the best way to fight off the influenza viruses that can cause serious complications, especially for children ages 5 and younger.The flu vaccine works to prevent you from catching the flu – or, reduce
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October
05,
2022
| 09:57 AM America/Chicago
We are so proud to announce that 16 of our doctors have been named to D Magazine’s list of Best Doctors and Pediatric Specialists for 2022. Each year, D Magazine highlights the region’s best physicians as chosen by their peers. Votes are
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September
14,
2022
| 13:59 PM America/Chicago
Earlier this month, a 3-year-old Ohio girl made headlines after she swallowed a button battery and her mom gave her honey while they were on the way to the hospital.The family finished eating dinner when the girl told her mother, Katie Jacobsen,
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August
23,
2022
| 10:37 AM America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 20 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication initiative, and aims to reach parents through
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August
18,
2022
| 13:13 PM America/Chicago
By Eline de BruijnDue to inflation, families across the country are facing higher costs for gas, energy, housing, groceries and other goods.Teams and leaders who work across Cook Children’s Health Care System have seen the extra stress this has
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August
11,
2022
| 12:22 PM America/Chicago
By Diane Arnaout, M.D., Cook Children’s Medical Advisor for Digital HealthAugust is National Breastfeeding Month.And as much as I hate the word “journey,” allow me to tell you about my breastfeeding journey.I figure there’s a lot of curiosity out
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June
20,
2022
| 13:11 PM America/Chicago
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration have cleared the way for children under 5 years old to get the COVID-19 vaccine.Distribution of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID vaccines for the youngest age
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May
26,
2022
| 17:56 PM America/Chicago
As the formula shortage continues, some families are still having difficulty locating specific infant formulas at local stores. The recall in February from Abbott Nutrition has placed extra pressure on the supply chain and some stores are
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May
26,
2022
| 11:17 AM America/Chicago
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 going on now at The Colonial.PGA golfers
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May
17,
2022
| 12:42 PM America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 12 of the Raising Joy podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. You can also listen on our YouTube channel. The podcast is part of the JOY Campaign, which launched in April 2021 as a suicide prevention communication
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April
27,
2022
| 14:10 PM America/Chicago
By Diane Arnaout, M.D.I remember scrolling through a Facebook group for physicians a few years ago, and a popular post rolled onto my screen, written by a confused pediatrician.“What the heck is up with all these moms wanting their baby’s tongues
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April
14,
2022
| 09:30 AM America/Chicago
By Carmen OchoaSpring is officially here! Along with the start of spring, allergies are starting back up again as well. However, at Cook Children’s there has been an increase in flu cases at CCHCS this past month and the cold season isn’t over just
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