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2026
June
11,
2026
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16:18 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley Pagenkopf, MS, CCLS, Child Life Specialist at Cook Children'sThe summer is gearing up, and camps have already begun! For some Cook Children’s patients, the joys and anticipation of camp are dancing through their minds. Camp is …
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2025
July
18,
2025
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10:29 AM
America/Chicago
As the Texas summer heats up, more children are heading to pools, waterparks, splash pads, lakes, and rivers to cool off. Drowning is the second leading cause of death nationwide for children 14 and younger. Swimming classes, including Infant …
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July
10,
2025
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10:10 AM
America/Chicago
Cook Children's understands that the tragedy in Central Texas can bring a surge of feelings and emotions. This may be difficult for a child, and even an adult, to navigate. Cook Children's family therapist, Karen Abonza, LCSW, shares how and when …
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July
01,
2025
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09:38 AM
America/Chicago
By Kenzie NeesSummer has begun, which means more outdoor activities and finding ways to cool down. Cook Children's Health Care System experts share tips for parents on how to keep children safe and prepared for the heat, from cooling down at the …
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June
13,
2025
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10:44 AM
America/Chicago
Cook Children’s Camp ID (Immune Deficiency) was created in 2010 thanks to the vision of Betty Stroud, practice administrator of Cook Children's Immunology Clinic, and Christine Curtis, clinic coordinator. Together, they saw the need for a special …
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June
05,
2025
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14:13 PM
America/Chicago
With summer settling in, Texans should be aware that snakes are becoming more active, increasing the risk of snakebites. Snakebites are most common between April and October, with snakes typically most active in the morning and at dusk.Sophia Price, …
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May
23,
2025
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10:25 AM
America/Chicago
Summer vacation plans are underway, but so is a measles outbreak in Texas. A Cook Children’s doctor shares advice on how to enjoy your travels without a potential doctor's visit.The first outbreak-related cases were reported on May 13 in Collin and …
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2024
August
02,
2024
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13:27 PM
America/Chicago
By Rachel Hatcher and Mary Kate HigginsiCan BikeCook Children’s recently co-hosted a five-day camp, iCan Bike, with iCan Shine, an organization that offers a variety of programs to enrich and impact the lives of children with disabilities. Over a …
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2023
June
13,
2023
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14:41 PM
America/Chicago
By Ashley AntleSunshine, outdoor adventure, new experiences, camaraderie and memories — it’s the stuff summer camp is made of.Each summer, more than 14 million kids and adults attend a camp. Doing so can contribute to a child’s love for nature, …
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2020
June
09,
2020
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14:31 PM
America/Chicago
Normally, it's time for kids to pack their bags, kiss their parents goodbye, get on a bus, and head to Camp John Marc. Last year, 1,081 kids, 175 employees and 231 volunteers went through some form of this ritual.
But as we all know, nothing …
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