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2026
August
20,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
“We support Breastfeeding moms by standing in as a village,” said Tiffany Pullum, nurse manager at CCMC Prosper’s NICU.
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May
08,
2026
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17:43 PM
America/Chicago
In the halls where hope and healing meet, A special love takes root. It’s found in every steady hand And every brave pursuit.It’s the light that guides the way, A heart so bright and true.The magic here at Cook Children’s Starts with mothers …
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April
30,
2026
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11:21 AM
America/Chicago
Welcoming a newborn is a life-changing experience, but it doesn't have to be overwhelming. This is why several Cook Children’s Primary Care offices are now offering free newborn classes for new and expecting parents.Tina Manshadi, M.D. from Cook …
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March
19,
2026
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16:24 PM
America/Chicago
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 …
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January
09,
2026
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11:36 AM
America/Chicago
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 …
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2025
September
10,
2025
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10:10 AM
America/Chicago
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 …
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May
13,
2025
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16:24 PM
America/Chicago
The story of Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth is as rich and enduring as that of the city it calls home. The medical center’s roots date back to 1918 when Fort Worth’s Camp Bowie thrived as a military training center, the Stockyards …
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April
08,
2025
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12:15 PM
America/Chicago
For infants admitted to Cook Children's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a stay of any length – days, weeks, or even months – fosters lasting connections between the patients, their families, and the compassionate care teams.The Cook Children’s …
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2024
November
06,
2024
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14:19 PM
America/Chicago
Federal safety officials have recalled the Fisher-Price Snuga Swings and revised their standard for nursing pillows, two moves intended to guard infants against unsafe sleep spaces.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Fisher-Price …
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October
29,
2024
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16:08 PM
America/Chicago
By Amber KaiserLogan Magane entered the world as a bundle of joy in June 2023. While his parents were surprised by his Down syndrome diagnosis at birth, they quickly embraced the unique journey ahead. “My labor had already been very different from …
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May
17,
2024
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14:29 PM
America/Chicago
This week, the Cook Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) hosted a Kangaroo-A-Thon to raise awareness and encourage parents to practice #KangarooCare, which involves placing a baby directly on a parent or caregiver’s chest. Skin-to-skin …
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April
10,
2024
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13:37 PM
America/Chicago
By Charlotte SettleAt the beginning of this year, Catie Pulsifer, RN gave birth to the first set of quadruplets Cook Children’s has seen in over a decade. Catie is a Psychiatric Nurse in the Behavioral Health Unit at Cook Children’s, making this …
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April
03,
2024
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14:47 PM
America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerCy and Jennifer McGuire spent a grueling two months at their infant son’s side in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth in 2016.Today, Tate is a healthy and cheerful 7-year-old. He knows …
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January
29,
2024
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11:01 AM
America/Chicago
Reaching New RecordOn January 25, Cook Children’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit hit its highest patient volume with 101 babies. Brittany McLaughlin, NICU Director, says this milestone is evidence of the continued growth in our community and its …
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2023
November
20,
2023
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13:31 PM
America/Chicago
By Charlotte SettleOn November 12th, 2023, the Cook Children’s NICU Early Support and Care Transition (NEST) Developmental Follow-Up Center celebrated its ten-year anniversary.About the NEST Clinic NEST provides crucial early intervention for …
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November
07,
2023
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16:05 PM
America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerRespiratory illness is on the rise, causing a jam of patients at the Cook Children’s Emergency Department (ED) and Urgent Care locations.In the last 24 hours, our Urgent Care sites across North Texas saw 731 patients, many with …
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October
30,
2023
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17:26 PM
America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerA new shot that helps prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is in short supply nationwide and Cook Children’s is following guidelines to prioritize infants at the highest risk of illness. Like other health care …
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September
19,
2023
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11:54 AM
America/Chicago
Listen to Episode 54 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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August
10,
2023
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09:23 AM
America/Chicago
By Eline WigginsThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended a new antibody shot to help prevent severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in all infants.RSV is a leading cause of hospitalization for infants. The use of …
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July
31,
2023
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11:55 AM
America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerBefore leaving your infant with a friend, grandparent, other relative or babysitter, it’s important to make sure the caregiver practices the basics of safe sleep. It might feel like an awkward or unnecessary topic to bring up with your …
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June
14,
2023
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12:51 PM
America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerFluffy pillows, soft blankets and stuffed toys look cozy and cute in a crib. But they can be hazardous for a sleeping infant.Safety experts say the only bedding to use is a tight fitted sheet around the mattress. Extra objects …
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May
22,
2023
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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
16,
2023
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14:34 PM
America/Chicago
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, …
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May
02,
2023
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13:02 PM
America/Chicago
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 …
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April
24,
2023
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11:47 AM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleIf you are the parent of a baby, you’ve probably been given the advice to sleep when the baby is sleeping. While well-meaning, it’s not always that easy.As a mother of twins, now 14, I often rolled my eyes when someone would tell me …
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March
22,
2023
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16:42 PM
America/Chicago
Child Life Week: This week, we’re celebrating our Child Life Specialists at Cook Children’s who make an impact on the emotional safety of children and families in health care.By Baylee Simmons, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children’s Neonatal …
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February
10,
2023
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11:29 AM
America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerTwins AmieLynn and JamieLynn Finley won the hearts of the nurses who fed, diapered and bathed the girls a little differently from other babies in the Cook Children’s NICU.For the first three and a half months of their lives, AmieLynn …
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January
25,
2023
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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
18,
2023
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14:28 PM
America/Chicago
Editor’s Note: The Respiratory Clinic is limited only to patients who were recently treated at the Cook Children's Emergency Department, Medical Center or Urgent Care Clinics and received a referral for respiratory therapy.Story by Jean Yaeger. …
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2022
December
23,
2022
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10:00 AM
America/Chicago
Photos by Sydney Hanes.Santa Claus stopped by to visit our tiniest patients in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to spread Christmas cheer. The babies were dressed in festive outfits to celebrate their first Christmas.
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