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“We support Breastfeeding moms by standing in as a village,” said Tiffany Pullum, nurse manager at CCMC Prosper’s NICU.

The Easter Bunny made appearances across Cook Children’s two medical centers this week, beginning in Prosper before hopping over to the Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center and finally landing at the medical center in Fort Worth on Thursday. …

Cook Children’s Medical Center Prosper has cared for more than 100 infants in the first neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) north of U.S. 380. Since opening in September, the medical center has operated the only NICU in a pediatric hospital serving …

The first ear-splitting wails of a newborn are a beautiful and welcome sound, a sign to their overjoyed parents that their baby’s tiny lungs work well. But Elizabeth Meredith’s initial cries following her birth on Sept. 23, 2025, were weak and mixed …

Happy Halloween from all of us at Cook Children’s! We're excited to share some of the fun and spooky happenings from this week. We had a spook-tacular time celebrating in many ways:Pumpkin Painting Patient Event: On Wednesday, our patients in …

By Amber KaiserPiper Francis, 17, has been playing softball with lifelong friends since second grade, but last year, she noticed she was having difficulty breathing during practice. She saw multiple doctors who prescribed her asthma inhalers that …

Today marks a milestone for families in northern North Texas as Cook Children’s Medical Center – Prosper officially opens its state-of-the-art Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Purpose-built to meet the urgent needs of a rapidly growing …

Celina, Texas (Aug. 6, 2025) - Cook Children’s Medical Center - Prosper and Celina Independent School District (ISD) are proud to announce a new pediatric health care partnership launching in the 2025-2026 school year. This collaboration brings Cook …

Not even the Grinch can resist a little Christmas magic in July! Cook Children's patients and families experienced holiday cheer this week with our annual “Christmas in July” festivities.On Wednesday, Santa visited Cook Children's Medical …

By Jean YaegerLeannyvette Hernandez, the first patient to undergo weight loss surgery at Cook Children’s Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Program, dropped more than 50 pounds and improved her health within three months.Fifteen-year-old Leannyvette had …

By Jean YaegerTeens with severe obesity are losing weight, making healthier food choices and gaining self-confidence thanks to the Cook Children’s Adolescent Bariatric Surgery Program.Since seeing the first patients in April 2024, the bariatric …

By Amber KaiserIt was May 7, 2024 when Natalie and Carlos Bendana Sr. learned their son, Carlos, had leukemia. He was just 3 years old and had been feeling sick off and on for a few months.Leukemia DiagnosisWith navigating Carlos’ regular treatment, …

By Eline WigginsAs the vibrant colors of spring bloom across North Texas, so too does a unique partnership that cultivates more than just plants. At Prosper ISD’s Prepare to Prosper transitional services, students are digging their hands into the …

What happens when you combine a fantastic cause with a group of good-natured doctors? A whole lot of fun (and a little bit of pie)! The Cook Children's - Prosper Gastroenterology team recently took one for the team – literally! – in our …

Here at Cook Children’s, we’re all about service. We give ourselves to the community, to children in need and to something greater than ourselves. Last week, Cook Children’s had the honor to witness a unique reminder of that call to serve.Crystal …

Cook Children’s was featured on a recent episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast with an insightful conversation from two esteemed leaders at Cook Children’s - Prosper: our very own Chief Medical Officer of Cook Children’s – Prosper and pediatric …

By Arianna FloresAt 13, Jessye Tout is already a champion. A multi-sport athlete, she has tackled soccer, dance, volleyball and karate since she was a little girl. But sometimes when she was on the soccer field, Jessye’s chest would start to hurt, …

We thank all doctors worldwide and the incredible physicians at Cook Children's Health Care System for their dedication and contributions. At Cook Children’s, our doctors do more than just fix boo-boos. They give hope and high-fives to little …

By Eline WigginsTwenty-six minutes and 29 seconds: that is how long 15-year-old Grant Ketzle was without a heartbeat and the moment that his mother walked into the room at Cook Children’s Emergency Department – Prosper. Tiffany Ketzle saw her son …

This Thanksgiving season, Cook Children’s - Prosper is overflowing with gratitude, thanks to the extraordinary generosity of Chris and Sam Davis, the inspiring duo behind Sam’s Search for a Cure. These local heroes, who also serve their communities …

By Kaley JohnsonA nurse at Cook Children’s Medical Center - Prosper has become the facility’s first recipient of the DAISY Award, which is bestowed by a worldwide organization for extraordinary care in nursing. On Nov. 14, a team of nurses at …

Esta semana, en Cook Children's Medical Center tuvo un aumento en el número de niños que visitaron la sala de emergencia por enfermedades respiratorias. La afluencia está obligando a los pacientes a esperar una cama disponible en el hospital.El …

If you're ever in an emergency situation, the first step is to always call 911. Those minutes spent waiting on a medical professional are critical. If you understand how to do CPR and use an AED, you could be the difference between life and death …

Cook Children’s Medical Center - Prosper earned two “Best Of” awards from the readers of Living Magazine - Prosper & Celina:Best Hospital: Cook Children’s Medical Center - ProsperBest Emergency Department: Cook Children’s Prosper - Emergency …

By Jean YaegerA new program at Cook Children’s targets obesity by offering bariatric surgery, nutrition counseling and other services to help teens get to a healthier weight.To start the program, patients need a referral from a health care …

May 6 - 12 is National Nurses Week. From The American Nurses Association: "The American Nurses Association is celebrating National Nurses Week 2024 May 6 - May 12, and throughout May. This year's theme, ‘Nurses Make the Difference,’ honors the …

Cook Children's employees gathered Monday, March 4 to commemorate the inaugural COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day. This day marks the four-year anniversary of the first COVID-19 case in Texas. COVID-19 Heroes and Memorial Day was created to …

By Jean YaegerAn artwork titled “Here Comes the Sun” blends a whimsical mix of images to inspire and comfort visitors in the chapel at Cook Children’s Medical Center – Prosper. You’ll see snippets of children’s drawings, storybook characters, …

By Charlotte SettleSevere winter weather is hitting North Texas over the weekend and early this week—with below-freezing temperatures, piercing wind chills, and the potential for snow and ice. Road and school closures are a possibility, which …

The National Weather Service is calling for dangerously cold temperatures, which will remain below freezing Saturday night through Wednesday morning for nearly all of North and Central Texas.A wintery mix of snow and freezing rain is expected Sunday …