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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 applie...

By Sydney HanesAll children learn to babble and talk at different times. Before you know it, they can read their favorite book or tell you what they want for their birthday. But, when they can't tell you what they want to eat for breakfast or the day...

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, ques...

Story by Ashley Antle. Video by Tom Riehm.Kids everywhere are counting down the days until they can take their first leap into the water for summer swim season, which has parents on the hunt for the perfect swimsuit. But before you purchase those cut...

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 at The Colon...

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 approve...

Listen to Episode 48 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 ...

By Ashley AntleThe saying “timing is everything” could not be more true for Crystal Schnabel, Eric Massey and their son Rogan Massey. Rogan was born on April 13, nearly six weeks early, but not a minute too late.A few days prior to her son’s birth, S...

Listen to Episode 46 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 ...

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 mole...

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 Pediatrics...

Listen to Episode 46 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 ...

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 ...

Listen to Episode 45 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 ...

Listen to Episode 44 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 ...

National Infant Immunization Week (April 24 - 30) is a yearly observance highlighting the importance of protecting children 2 years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American ...

National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is a yearly observance highlighting the importance of protecting children 2 years and younger from vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy o...

The Tarrant County Commissioners Court proclaimed Jan. 23, 2023, as JamieLynn and AmieLynn Finley Day during Tuesday's meeting. The Commissioners Court also created a Congratulatory Resolution for Cook Children's Medical Center to recognize teams of ...

By Ashley AntleOn Tuesday, Cook Children’s Health Care System celebrated the grand opening of a new space dedicated to the siblings of children with medically complex needs. It’s called the Panda Cares® Center of Hope Sibling Support Center and is lo...

Listen to Episode 43 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 ...

Listen to Episode 41 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 h...

Written by Lee Mason, Licensed Behavior Analyst at Cook Children's Child Study CenterAutism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a life-long neurodevelopmental disability characterized by communication and social skills deficits, in addition to restrictive and...

For 25 years, the Spiritual Care team at Cook Children's has provided Prayer Bears to admitted patients as a source of comfort and encouragement.  The gift of a Prayer Bear inspires hope, nurtures a spirit of love, and invites community support for o...

Listen to Episode 42 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 h...

Listen to Episode 41 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 h...

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! ...

April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Cook Children’s will display 1,675 pinwheels to represent a visit with the Cook Children's Child Advocacy Resources and Evaluation (CARE) Team to evaluate for child abuse and/or neglect.National C...

April 7 is World Health Day to promote physical, mental and emotional health for all people across the world.By Ashley AntleIf there is one thing kids know, it’s how to get dirty. So why not let them play in the dirt with purpose and create a home ga...

By Heather DugeSince the school shooting in Nashville last week, Lisa Elliott, Ph.D., psychologist at Cook Children’s, has seen an increase in conversation about school shootings with her patients and their parents who need help as well.“It’s on ever...

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 families’...