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

Navigating Cook Children’s Health Care SystemQuick Facts:A Fully Integrated System: Cook Children’s Health Care System is a comprehensive, not-for-profit pediatric organization encompassing two full service hospitals, physician network, home health …

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 …

Last spring, Nicole Pitts, D.O., sports medicine physician at Cook Children’s Pediatric Specialties Prosper, traded her stethoscope for a pickleball paddle and adventured off to the Cayman Islands. There she competed in a professional pickleball …

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 …

Cook Children’s Medical Center – Prosper has opened its Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU), allowing children experiencing seizures to receive integrated care closer to their homes and communities. The unit is similar to the EMU at the Jane and John …

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 …

With the holidays in full swing, accidents and illness may happen at any time. It is always recommended that you try scheduling an appointment with your primary care doctor first. If that is not an option, Cook Children’s Health Care System ensures …

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 …

Holly Erwin, a full-time caregiver for patients and her own four children, knows firsthand how chaotic it can be when a child gets sick at school. Parents must juggle work, school pick-up, making an appointment with their pediatrician, and picking …

By Victoria ScheuerGrowing up, Rebecca Brovina always wanted to be a nurse, just like her grandma. “I have always dreamed of being as successful and cool as she was,” Brovina said. Now, many would say, she is living up to that.Rebecca Brovina, BSN, …

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 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 …

Easter came early to Cook Children's Medical Centers in Fort Worth and Prosper. Patients and their siblings participated in our variety of festive activities at our vibrant Easter wonderlands.Colorful Easter eggs were hidden throughout the Medical …

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 …

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, …

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 …

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned Red Dye 3 on Jan. 15, 2025. The FDA approved the dye in 1960.  Janet Gaytan, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Cook Children’s Health System, explained the FDA ban was based on …

As we reflect on the incredible year that was 2024, we’re filled with gratitude for the countless moments of magic that unfolded across Cook Children’s Health Care System. From heartwarming patient stories to exciting announcements of growth, each …

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 …

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 …

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, …