Celebrating Anniversaries Throughout the Cook Children’s Physician Network

For many years, Cook Children’s Physician Network has remained a symbol of compassionate care, driven by growth and community service. The anniversaries of our clinics celebrates every child and life impacted through this unwavering commitment to patient care, every milestone celebrated and every challenged overcome alongside our remarkable patient families. These local clinics ensure that exceptional and specialized treatment is accessible, right where our children and families need it most, all throughout the state of Texas. 

Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties Abilene

Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties in Abilene is staffed by three nurses who feel blessed and honored to be part of the Cook Children's family.

One such nurse, Sophia Garza, has been at the clinic for more than 17 years, witnessing its growth from a small location into a thriving, expanded facility that now supports multiple specialties. Her favorite part of the job is being able to see the children of former patients.

"I've been here long enough that I'm seeing the children of some of our previous patients," Garza said.

One special example is a father who was treated for Type 1 diabetes as a child, who now brings his son to this clinic for care.

This Abilene clinic has made a huge impact on the community by allowing patients to receive specialized care locally instead of making the three-hour drive to Fort Worth or Prosper. This is especially beneficial for oncology patients, who can now get treatment at the Abilene location rather than making the long round trip for each visit.

Garza said there is truly something special about this clinic.

"We are like family, and I cannot imagine working with a different group of people," she said. "We all come together with the same goal: to have fun and make sure families are getting the care they need."

Garza is proud of the clinic and looks forward to its continued growth, remaining eager to serve more families in the West Texas area. Here's to 40 more years for the Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties in Abilene!

Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties Midland

For many families in Midland, having a Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties clinic located in their city is a critical lifeline. It ensures that children in this West Texas region can access premier care and medical expertise without the burden of travel. With over four decades of service, this clinic’s impact is deeply rooted and has become a cornerstone in the Midland community.

Julie Jolly, a nurse at this clinic for nearly 27 years, says she has loved every minute of her career at Cook Children’s. She has many unique patient family stories, including one recent discovery: she was caring for a young patient with leukemia only to find out later that the patient’s father had also received treatment for his childhood cancer through the Cook Children’s network. This generational connection shows the enduring legacy of care the health care system provides.

Jolly’s years of service have illuminated a profound truth about her young patients. While she has learned much from them all, she is continuously inspired by their unyielding resilience.

She describes her patients as "grabbing life with everything they have," embodying strength that not only helps them heal but also gives immense meaning back to the caregivers.

The Midland clinic operates with powerful team unity, expressing deep pride in their role as a vital component of Cook Children’s Health Care System. This shared commitment and focused dedication are what truly set them apart, ensuring that compassionate, specialized care is fully delivered to every family they serve. Here's to 45 amazing years of the Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties in Midland!

Cook Children’s Pediatrics Granbury

Cook Children's Granbury is celebrating an amazing anniversary: 30 years of serving children in the area.

The clinic has been part of significant growth in both the surrounding community and its practice.

According to staff members and physicians, the clinic thrives because of the community's trust, which is evident in seeing multiple generations of these patient families.

“Because of this accomplishment, we are blessed to have patients return with their own children, gifting us with 'grand-patients,'" said Elisha Soto, a medical assistant at this primary care office. “Everyone at the clinic is ecstatic to serve the next generation—the best possible celebration for this milestone.”

As the clinic looks toward the future, staff are excited for continued growth. Here’s to the next 30 years of Cook Children’s Pediatrics Granbury!

Celebration and Gratitude

The exceptional care provided inside of each of these clinics is all because of the amazing staff, nurses and physicians who have dedicated their lives to this work. The milestones and celebrations would not have been possible without their hard work. We best serve our patients and their families because of each of them. We celebrate you and thank you for everything you have done this holiday season!