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2026
July
15,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
North Texas was on the global stage for nine matches, the most of any host city during the tournament. As visitors poured in from around the world, Cook Children’s Health Care System provided top-notch medical care not just for residents, but for …
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July
08,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
While proper nutrition is essential year-round, the lazy days of summer often bring a hidden challenge for families: filling the nutritional gap when school breakfasts and lunches end.“A lot of times the students are receiving a lot of their meals …
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June
18,
2026
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Cook Children’s Health Care System (CCHCS) experts, the Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) and area non-profit Violence Intervention and Prevention Fort Worth (VIPFW) hosted a collaborative community forum focused on firearm-related injury …
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April
20,
2026
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11:26 AM
America/Chicago
Born from three churches united against hunger, Community Link started in a 1,000 square foot house and has grown into a 10,000 square foot facility serving over 22,500 families. On Saturday, the public was invited for a first look inside Fresh Link …
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January
22,
2026
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15:18 PM
America/Chicago
North Texas is preparing for its first wintry mix of 2026. The National Weather Service expects arctic air to arrive on Friday afternoon with the possibility of snow, sleet and/or freezing rain. A Winter Storm Watch is now in effect for the entirety …
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2025
August
27,
2025
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10:19 AM
America/Chicago
Fifty-five families that once struggled with homelessness now live at the Casa de los Sueños apartments, where Cook Children’s Center for Community Health helps support the health, safety and wellness of residents. Fort Worth Housing Solutions …
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August
20,
2025
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14:54 PM
America/Chicago
Since 2016, Cook Children’s has helped children express their feelings through art. This month, some of that art will be displayed for millions of people.Children’s Feelings are a Work of Art is a mental health initiative designed by Cook Children’s …
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June
12,
2025
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14:48 PM
America/Chicago
An assessment with Cook Children’s Healthy Homes Asthma Program begins standard enough. Community health workers (CHW), like Clerbela Valcourt, talk to families over the phone or visit them in person about their child’s asthma: what are their …
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June
09,
2025
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11:10 AM
America/Chicago
During the second session of Cook Children’s Child Health Summit, Cook Children’s Center for Community Health continued to share key findings on family and children health needs in our communities.The Community Health Needs Assessment provides …
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May
06,
2025
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16:39 PM
America/Chicago
Parents and caregivers voiced a range of challenges, including food insecurity and gaps in caregiver support, in a comprehensive new survey of issues impacting the health of North Texas children.Cook Children’s Center for Community Health conducted …
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April
10,
2025
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15:29 PM
America/Chicago
This month, you’ll find a display of blue pinwheels at Cook Children’s Medical Centers in Fort Worth and Prosper. They represent an awareness and prevention campaign that Cook Children’s highlights each April during Child Abuse Prevention …
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March
18,
2025
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13:16 PM
America/Chicago
About 35,000 young children need emergency care every year because they swallowed the wrong medication or took too much, according to a national safety campaign.That statistic comes from Up and Away and Out of Sight, a platform that raises awareness …
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January
30,
2025
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08:00 AM
America/Chicago
Families can access fresh fruits, vegetables and other nutritious foods for free at Fort Worth’s Eastside YMCA thanks to a partnership with Cook Children’s and Texas Health Resources. The renovated Eastside YMCA opened January 27 with new …
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2024
December
20,
2024
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10:55 AM
America/Chicago
In this episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s, we meet Frances Wampler, a program coordinator at Cook Children's Center for Community Health, whose life journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Diagnosed with the rare condition …
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November
15,
2024
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11:17 AM
America/Chicago
On episode 4 of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s, we hear from Tonya Fuqua, DDS, a dentist whose passion for smiles goes beyond the clinic. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Fuqua has devoted herself to improving children’s oral …
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March
25,
2024
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13:07 PM
America/Chicago
Cook Children’s Center for Community Health, LVTRise, and multiple community partners provided resources to families in the Las Vegas Trail community during a safety resources event on Saturday.There were approximately 180 people who came to the …
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2023
October
02,
2023
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16:47 PM
America/Chicago
By Jean YaegerThe Safe Baby Sleep Council, led by Cook Children’s, takes a partnership approach to educating families and providing resources across much of North Texas.In various locations from hospitals to health fairs to caregiver classes – even …
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May
18,
2023
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11:10 AM
America/Chicago
The Center for Community Health led by Cook Children's joins many community events for parents and families to share safety and parenting information. The Center for Community Health provides education and resources to reduce injuries and share …
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