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One year ago, a bold partnership set out to transform health and wellness in Fort Worth's Las Vegas Trail neighborhood. Today, the results speak for themselves.Since opening its doors on Aug. 5 2025 to July 2026, the Neighborhood Health Center …

A tiny, resilient Cook Children’s patient gets to celebrate a very special birthday after overcoming major health complications.

Cook Children's Health Care System earned national recognition in five specialties on the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals list.The recognition includes the 19th consecutive year that Cook Children's Neurology & …

By Tracey Stephens, RN, former employee and wife of Todd StephensEditor's note: Patient-specific details have been removed to protect privacy.In the dark, uncertain hours following Sept. 11, 2001, the United States was under an unprecedented, total …

Written by Marc Mazade, M.D., MPH, medical director of Infection Control and Prevention at Cook Children'sMy high school basketball coach insisted that we get a flu vaccine every year. He knew that flu is much more than just a cold. Flu is like …

How Robotic Surgery Is Transforming Pediatric Care

Resources and tips for finding immunizations for children:Navigating vaccines can feel overwhelming. Talk to your pediatrician.Schedule an appointment through Cook Children's.Find your nearest Texas Department of State Health service clinic for …

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

Resources and tips for finding immunizations for children:Navigating vaccines can feel overwhelming. Talk to your pediatrician.Schedule an appointment through Cook Children's.Find your nearest Texas Department of State Health service clinic for …

A little over 18 months ago, Jesse Gonzalez was diagnosed through a newborn screening with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and atrophy as well as difficulties with swallowing, breathing, and …

Resources and tips for finding immunizations for children:Navigating vaccines can feel overwhelming. Talk to your pediatrician.Schedule an appointment through Cook Children's.Find your nearest Texas Department of State Health Service Clinic.Call 211 …

Daniel Wendler is like any 11-year-old boy. He enjoys the outdoors, fishing, playing basketball and spending time with his friends. However, every three weeks, he must go in for a “refill” at the Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth Infusion …

As summer activities ramp up, more children, teens and families are spending time outdoors riding e-bikes, e-scooters and other personal electric vehicles.Cook Children’s Health Care System is seeing a steep increase in serious injuries associated …

Weight is one of the most personal things people carry and one of the hardest topics to talk about, especially for kids growing up and still learning who they are. When weight gain or fluctuations are out of one’s control, it can also become …

The Fourth of July is a time for backyard barbecues, neighborhood gatherings, and dazzling fireworks displays. But it can also be one of the busiest holidays for emergency departments.According to Daniel Guzman, M.D., a pediatric emergency medicine …

Cook Children’s Global Health Services (GHS) steps in to make the journey easier when an international family seeks care for their child’s complex medical condition.That assistance includes help with insurance approval, scheduling appointments, …

Through every hurdle, side by side,A subtle strength takes root.It’s found in every supportive smileAnd every brave pursuit.It’s the anchor guiding the way,A heart so proud and true—The hope at Cook Children’sStarts with fathers like you.

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 …

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 …

Update 6/25/2026 A moment tweleve Cook Children patients will never forget. At the June 14 match, these young soccer fans stepped onto the pitch as Coca Cola Flag Bearers at the FIFA World Cup 2026, helping set the stage for kickoff and …

The PGA’s Tour’s Charles Schwab Challenge took on a brand-new course on Tuesday: The Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth Atrium.The annual "Bed Pan Open" welcomed pro golfers Nick Dunlap, Mason Howell, Charley Hoffman, and Doug Ghim for a …

Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, drawing eager families to local pools and lakes. To ensure those fun days stay safe, Cook Children’s Health Care System’s Lifeguard Your Child campaign equips parents with the tools to …

Texas spring is an early indicator of summer. While mornings may begin at a mild 60°F, temperatures often quickly rise into the 80s by midday. To ensure the community stays safe as the heat intensifies, Cook Children's Health Care System experts …

Ricky Morris is dedicated to the Cook Children’s promise not just at work, but in every aspect of his life. In honor of Nurse's Week, we are sharing Ricky’s story and how he embodies our values inside and outside of Cook Children’s …

Growing up, Lexi Waggoner instinctively knew what to do when her little brother Luke had seizures at home.She’d hold his hand and talk to him during the sudden stiffness or muscle spasms and blank stare. She made sure he wasn’t choking. She stayed …

When children need medication at Cook Children’s, accurate and fast delivery to the bedside makes all the difference. Clinical technicians – specially certified in medication history taking – play a critical role in making that happen. They …

The Jane Justin School held its annual Gallery Night, giving students a chance to show off their artwork and newfound culinary skills that extend well beyond the kitchen. It was an incredible event filled with vibrant canvases and delicious …

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 …

A new federal bill aims to combat the rise in noncompliant and counterfeit car seats. The Child Automobile Restraint Safety Education and Training (CAR SEAT) Act would require the secretary of transportation to launch an education campaign focused …

On average, families like Angelaka's who go through the Healthy Homes program have a 75% decrease in the number of emergency room visits, according to Healthy Homes’ data.