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You can reach them at: 325-690-6680. It’s best to call Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties Abilene during business hours.

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Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties Abilene store hours are as follows: Mon-Fri: 8:00AM - 5:00PM, Sat-Sun: Closed.

Cook Children's Pediatric Specialties Abilene on lone star drive, Abilene, TX

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Cook Children’s continues to follow the latest guidelines provided by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and other governing bodies. Our new visitor policy goes into effect Thursday, October 1. Please visit our website for more details: https://bit.ly/34GysZu. We know this is a difficult situation, but we are continuing to do everything we can to keep everyone safe. Thank you for understanding.

While Chuck’s signature dad dance moves have brought smiles to families around the world, the Yielding family’s love and support for each other is even more inspiring. Thank you ABC News for this #MondayMotivation: https://abcn.ws/3j9U19a. ABCNEWS.GO.COM Video: Dad creates ‘dance dates’ to support son in chemotherapy

In August, 29 patients were admitted to Cook Children's after attempting suicide. It is one of the worst months on record and physicians treated nearly a child or teen a day who attempted suicide. Kia Carter, M.D., medical director of psychiatry, addresses the alarming trend. #SuicideAwareness CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Near Record Number of Patients Seen for Suicide Attempts in August

Aiden, 14, was diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) toward the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to visitation restrictions, only one parent or caregiver is allowed into the medical center per patient. Every Tuesday while Aiden’s mom joins him in the clinic for cancer treatment, his dad, Chuck, stands outside and dances to lift Aiden’s spirits. Here is a highlight reel of Chuck’s best moves! #erasekidcancer

When you visit any Cook Children's location, you can trust that your child's well-being is our top priority. To ease any concerns you may have about visiting us for your child’s appointment or procedure, we have put multiple safeguards in place to create the safest environment possible for patients, families and staff. To learn all the things we are doing to keep you and your family safe, visit our website https://cookchildrens.org/coronavirus.

Your donation on #NTxGivingDay will help support the lifesaving cancer research, treatments, technology and programs for patients and families at Cook Children's. #erasekidcancer: https://bit.ly/2QHxrrM Cook Children's Health Foundation September 17 at 7:00 AM · On this #NTxGivingDay, join Cook Children's in the fight against cancer. Your support will help patients like Hallie Bea. This fighter recently completed treatment to conquer osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer. Despite what she has been through, Hallie is always positive and encouraging others. Make a gift today to #erasekidcancer and help kids like Hallie! https://bit.ly/2QHxrrM

With an enviable breadth of talent, skill, professionalism and overall compassion, Cook Children’s is excited to honor this year’s class of Great 10 Nurses. Join us in celebrating these incredible health care heroes! #PediatricNursesWeek

COVID-19 has scared off trick-or-treating, haunted houses and other Halloween traditions. But Cook Children’s experts share how to keep the hocus pocus alive during a global pandemic. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Experts Urge New Halloween Traditions over Trick-or-Treating as COVID-19 Spread Continues

One year ago, Zak Acker practiced Kangaroo Care for the first time with his daughter, Amelia, in the Cook Children’s NICU. Kangaroo Care is skin-to-skin contact with your child and is powerful in the healing process of premature and ill babies. This week, “Mia” celebrated turning 1 year old! Her mom, Amanda, describes this little queen as “strong, gentle, sweet, beautiful and pure.”

Today is #GlobalHandwashingDay! Proper handwashing – with soap and water for 20 seconds – is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of germs and diseases, including COVID-19 and flu.

For many children with disabilities, being unable to communicate is a daily frustration. Thankfully, new technology is helping Cook Children’s Rehabilitation Services give a voice to non-verbal patients for the very first time. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2SQ6uDA.

What does the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases mean for your family? An Infectious Diseases expert talks testing, prevention and how the latest numbers compare to state and national data. More here: https://bit.ly/2SR4OJY.

You can help make this Amazon.com #PrimeDay special for Cook Children’s patients and their families! While you’re shopping, please consider purchasing an item from our Child Life Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/10IKA4JC8ZR17. You can also shop the same great sales through Amazon Smile and choose Cook Children’s as your charity of choice. A portion of your purchase will benefit our health care system at no additional cost: www.smile.amazon.com.

Sending our love to Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys. We know what it takes to fight through obstacles. Wishing you a healthy recovery! 💙

In a unique collaboration with the Child Life team at Cook Children’s, two teens use their talents in art and music to send a message about bullying. #NationalBullyingPreventionMonth CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Two Cook Children's Patients Create First-Of-Its-Kind Music Video

Traveling for the holidays? Or wondering how to celebrate safely at home? Dr. Michelle Bailey at Cook Children's Pediatrics McKinney has advice for families this holiday season. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM How to Make Holiday Travel and Celebrations Safe Amid COVID-19

Flu season is around the corner and The Doc Smitty - Dr Justin Smith, Pediatrician at Cook Children's Pediatrics Trophy Club answers questions about COVID-19 and flu, and what to do if you suspect your child has one, or both. For more information, visit https://bit.ly/3kdOjUr.

The Texas Poison Center Network reports that calls for children ingesting alcohol-based hand sanitizer are up 80% from last year. Fears regarding COVID-19 have increased the amount of hand sanitizer and other disinfectants in homes, giving children more access to ingest these products. While hand sanitizer is beneficial for killing germs on our hands, it can be toxic if swallowed or misused. The Doc Smitty - Dr Justin Smith, Pediatrician shares more: https://bit.ly/3e66n0u. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Texas Poison Centers Warn of Dangerous Spike in Children Ingesting Hand Sanitizer

September 2020 marks the worst month on record for patients admitted to Cook Children's after attempting suicide. Dr. Kia Carter shares more about this disturbing trend on Checkup Newsroom: https://bit.ly/2HIDknV.

We have some exciting news this Monday morning! For the first time, Cook Children’s is one of the top 100 adoption-friendly workplaces in the country. Three employees share their stories of expanding their families through our adoption assistance program. “Adoption is a journey filled with foreign paths, fear, disappointments and doubts,” said Megan Mansfield, Au.D., a pediatric audiologist at Cook Children’s and an adoptive mother of two. “But watching my two girls, one dark and the other fair, bent over in belly-rocking giggles at the simple bliss of splashing together in a bathtub full of bubbles, I say with ardent assurance that the road they came by holds no regrets.” CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Cook Children’s Named a Top 100 Adoption-Friendly Workplace

A huge thank you to NBC DFW for helping us kick off Epilepsy Awareness Month last night! They featured our patient, Miller, who is now seizure free after enrolling in a clinical research trial three years ago. #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth #1in26 #CookChildrens1in26 CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Epilepsy Patient Three Years Seizure Free Thanks to Groundbreaking Research

Lions, tigers and twin butterflies, oh my! The tiniest patients at Cook Children's Medical Center and their families celebrate their first Halloween. Stitch-a-Wish, the volunteer sewing, knitting and crocheting group for Cook Children's, generously provided the most fragile babies with original designs, such as a pumpkin, candy corn and Mr. Incredible.

Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, our visitor policy may have changed. Before visiting a Cook Children’s location please be sure to review our current policy. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe. For more information, visit our website cookchildrens.org/coronavirus

Due to substantial community spread of COVID-19, we are changing our inpatient visitor policy to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus on campus. Cook Children’s is currently experiencing the highest number of infected children on a daily basis since the COVID-19 pandemic began. These high numbers, along with the increasing cases seen across Tarrant County, force us to make the difficult decision to limit the number of people on our campus in order to keep our patients, families and employees as safe as possible. For more information, please visit www.cookchildrens.org/coronavirus.

Christel McKinney is a proud Cook Children’s employee and Navy mom. Her son, Brandon, returned home safely after an extended deployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While he was away, Christel displayed a Blue Star Banner at her desk until he came home. The banner was generously provided by the Cook Children’s Veteran's Group. From all of us at Cook Children’s, we celebrate and honor those who have served or are currently serving in the U.S. Military. #VeteransDay To hear more about Christel’s experience as a Navy mom, visit https://bit.ly/3n8gUvg.

Cook Children's is seeing record-high COVID-19 numbers and ten patients are currently hospitalized at our medical center. With most cases among children linked to family gatherings, sports activities and community spread, it's vitally important to be safe when traveling or gathering with others this holiday season. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM COVID-19 Cases Hit Record High as Virus Spreads Among Children and Adults

We are excited to roll out the Epilepsy Foundation of America's Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification program hospital-wide! Our goal is to create additional layers of safety for employees, patients and guests who suffer from seizures. This certification is just as important as CPR and you are even more likely to need this skill to help the 1 in 10 people who may have a seizure in their lifetime. #EpilepsyAwarenessMonth #CookChildrens1in26 CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Cook Children’s Implements Training to Increase Seizure Awareness and Safety

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month and Cook Children's is celebrating with a special #1in26 frame. 1 in 26 people in the United States will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime. Join us in supporting our patients, families and neurosciences care team! #CookChildrens1in26

Doctors across Cook Children’s Health Care System urge the community to avoid large gatherings for Thanksgiving. Instead of traditional celebrations, our physicians offer advice on how to connect with extended family and friends from a distance.

There are currently 20 children hospitalized with COVID-19 at our medical center, the highest at any point during this pandemic. These patients range in age from under 1 year old to 17. Our Medical Director of Infectious Diseases, Suzanne Whitworth, M.D., hosted a Q&A with reporters today to discuss what we are seeing now and the anticipation heading into the holidays. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Twenty Patients Currently Hospitalized with COVID-19 at Cook Children's

“I’ve been employed as a psychologist at Cook Children’s going on 26 plus years and never in my time have I seen such an intense number of patients with severe anxiety and depression,” said Lisa Elliott, PhD. For many, the holidays can be a difficult season. With additional stressors like COVID-19, academic pressures and social media, mental health experts are bracing for what is yet to come. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Experts Warn of COVID-19 Related Mental Health Risks in Children

"Next to Jesus, he’s the man that saved my life!” – Austin Roberts Cook Children’s honors David Donahue, M.D. as he retires after nearly three decades in the operating room, upholding our Promise and saving lives! Check out his story to learn more about our first full-time neurosurgeon and what life will look like on the other side of surgery. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Leaving a Legacy: Cook Children’s First Full-Time Neurosurgeon to Retire After Nearly Three Decades

What are you thankful for? This question now holds more weight and may be a little difficult to answer after an unimaginable year. Each Thanksgiving, we ask some of our amazing patients (and facility dogs) to share their perspective on thankfulness and we hope it reminds you that love and joy come from the smallest things. To honor our healthcare heroes and essential workers, we invite you to fill in the blank and share what or who you are thankful for. From all of us at Cook Children’s, we wish you a healthy and happy Thanksgiving!

Alyssa Salazar is incredibly thankful that her 4-year-old daughter Natalie is alive. After experiencing COVID-19 and multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C) in October, Alyssa wants other parents to know the signs that could save their child’s life. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3fxuLZK.

For Nancy Dambro, M.D., the journey to becoming a doctor began when medicine was still considered a profession for men. She will hang up her white coat next month after more than four decades of tireless service. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Passing the Torch: Cook Children’s Pulmonologist to Retire After 41 Years of Practicing Medicine

We are LIVE! Listen to Country for the Kids Radiothon benefiting Cook Children's on New Country 96.3 and 99.5 The Wolf December 3 and 4 from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. You’ll hear heart-warming stories and miracle moments told by Cook Children’s patients and their families. Pledge your support by making a donation https://bit.ly/36nxUYT, text "SMILES" to 68255 or call 855-COOK-GIVE. #CountryfortheKids Cook Children's Health Foundation 4 hrs · We are LIVE! Listen to Country for the Kids Radiothon benefiting Cook Children's on New Country 96.3 and 99.5 The Wolf December 3 and 4 from 6 a.m.-7 p.m. You’ll hear heart-warming stories and miracle moments told by Cook Children’s patients and their families. Pledge your support by making a donation https://bit.ly/36nxUYT, text "SMILES" to 68255 or call 855-COOK-GIVE. #CountryfortheKids

Data gathered since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic shows Hispanic children are being disproportionately hospitalized at Cook Children's. Out of the 181 children admitted with COVID-19 at our medical center between March and October, 96 were Hispanic. Article in English: https://bit.ly/3oiprfE Artículo en Español: https://bit.ly/3qlNdcu. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM More Than Half of Children Hospitalized for COVID-19 are Hispanic

Cook Children’s Medical Center is the first pediatric hospital in the DFW Metroplex to implant a potentially life-changing treatment device in a patient suffering from epilepsy. 13-year-old Wyatt, his family and care team are hopeful that the NeuroPace RNS System for Epilepsy will decrease his medication and seizure burdens and restore his quality of life. #1in26 #CookChildrens1in26 CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Cook Children’s Patient Becomes First in North Texas Implanted With Smart Device to Control Seizures

Shopping #CyberMonday sales online at Amazon or Walmart? The Cook Children's Holiday Wish Lists are a great way to help fulfill a need, provide assistance and bring a smile to patients and families during the holiday season. All items purchased are directly shipped to our medical center for our team to deliver to patients. Check out our lists here: https://bit.ly/33ur3LD. COOKCHILDRENS.ORG Wish Lists | Cook Children's

In September, we shared a video of our incredible patient Aiden and his dancing dad, Chuck. Thanks to the thousands of you who shared and commented on the video, it reached MILLIONS of people around the world and Ellen DeGeneres. Check out their interview with Ellen! #WeAreCookChildrens Ellen DeGeneres 19 hrs · I was so honored to meet the family behind the viral video of a dad dancing for his son in chemo.

For parents and families who are still looking for gift ideas this holiday season, Michelle Bailey, M.D., at Cook Children's Pediatrics McKinney, shares her list of pediatrician-approved presents. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Holiday Gift Guide: Top Toys Recommended by Your Pediatrician

"We need a vaccine to be able to save people's lives. I just felt like it was the right thing to do." Christi Thornhill, director of Trauma Services at Cook Children's, opens up about volunteering for Moderna's COVID-19 trial and why she has no regrets. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Cook Children’s Employee Shares Her Experience in COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Cook Children's is such a special place this time of year. Stay tuned for more festive surprises on our Facebook page coming later this week! A special thank you to the organizations that celebrated with us tonight at "A Parade with Purpose" and drove through campus waving to patients in the windows. For those at home and wanting to spread the holiday cheer this season, we invite you to donate virtually: https://bit.ly/36M4pjF.

As we approach the end of the year, we are in need of assistance to create merriment and cheer! The holidays are a time of celebration for many, but for others it can be a difficult time. We are calling on our Cook Children’s family to make a donation to this Facebook Fundraiser that will support Cook Children’s area of greatest need. Share this fundraiser, tell your friends and commit to help from home this holiday season!

While technology has been essential during this pandemic for work, school, communication, entertainment and more, health experts have long warned of the dangers of too much screen time. As your family gathers together for winter break, it's important to shut the devices down and spend time together offline. One of our Child Life specialist's shares some great screen free family activities! CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Pandemic Increases Kids’ Screen Time: How to Help Your Child Unplug this Winter Break

Five-year-old Dean Michaelis suffers from a rare and painful disease called eosinophilic esophagitis. Dean and his family are hopeful that a clinical research trial at Cook Children's can improve his troubles with eating and swallowing. Learn more about Dean's story here: https://bit.ly/3niYvfX

Surprise! We are celebrating our annual Holiday Extravaganza virtually with you all at home tonight. Tune in as we deck the Cook Children's halls, sing carols and light up our beautiful medical center tree! (Note: clips of employees without PPE are repurposed videos from 2019.)

*Update to original post: These numbers reflect Cook Children's Medical Center, which has tested nearly 1,000 children for RSV and flu this season. Cook Children's primary care, urgent care and neighborhood clinics are separate from Cook Children's Medical Center, and therefore are not represented in this data. Need a positive aspect or reminder about social distancing and wearing a mask? Cook Children’s Medical Center has seen zero cases of influenza or RSV this season. Around this time last year (blue line on chart) we saw over 1,000 cases! Ramon Kinloch, M.D., pediatrician at Cook Children's Pediatrics Forest Park, shares more about this silver lining: https://bit.ly/37VGq13.

As the U.S. anticipates the emergency use authorization (EUA) of a COVID-19 vaccine, many people have questions and concerns, especially parents with young children. Jason Terk, M.D., pediatrician at Cook Children's Pediatrics Keller Parkway, discusses the vaccine safety, efficacy and newest trials in children. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Q&A: Pediatrician Discusses COVID-19 Vaccine Safety, Efficacy and Trials in Children

All week long, employees are registering and receiving their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, available in person or drive-thru. It is a voluntary decision to receive the vaccine, but many of our frontline workers have personal and clinical reasons for getting it. #WeAreCookChildrens

On Friday, Dec. 11, Cook Children's conducted a special virtual discussion about the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine featuring different leaders in our system. In this segment of the roundtable, Susi Whitworth, M.D, medical director of Infectious Diseases, explains Operation Warp speed, how a mRNA vaccine works and reviews the Pfizer vaccine safety and effectiveness.

Thirty frontline workers are the first to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Cook Children’s. Just hours after the shipment arrived, Cook Children’s employees were given the vaccine, with the first two groups of 10 getting the shot at the same time. The initial recipients included doctors and nurses who work with COVID-19 patients, as well as employees who may be in close contact with patients and families such as environmental service workers, members of Cook Children’s Teddy Bear Transport Team, security, lab, and food and nutrition employees.

Since 2015, an average of 12 car wreck victims were admitted to Cook Children’s between Dec. 20-30. Read why trauma experts fear we could see more injured children this year. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Holiday Season Brings Increase in Crashes, Experts Warn Pandemic Could Make This Year Worse

A visit from Jolly Ol' Saint NICU! The little ones in our NICU are clearly on the nice list and got an extra special visit from Santa, also known as Randall Grubbs, M.D., one of our neonatologists. We made sure that this Dr. Claus was Cook Children's-approved and visitor policy-compliant. Please enjoy these sweet memories that capture the first Christmas for some of our tiniest patients!

For the first time since the pandemic began, we are going inside the COVID-19 units at Cook Children's Medical Center to show you what it's like for our patients, families and courageous health care heroes. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Christmas in the COVID Units: A Rare Glimpse inside a Children's Hospital During the Pandemic

From all of us at Cook Children’s, we wish you and your loved ones a healthy and joyous New Year!

2020 is a year we will always remember, because you never forgot about us. Thank you to all who supported Cook Children’s throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We are honored to serve you!

Seventeen-year-old Virginia Cooper has been dealing with seizures for 16 years. A recent brain surgery, a laser ablation, at Cook Children’s, has now left the teen seizure free for nearly a month. This surgery comes just in time for Virginia to start her freshman year in college! The Cooper family credits this miracle to M. Scott Perry, M.D. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Teen Seizure Free For The First Time in 16 Years Following Brain Surgery

The events that unfolded at our nation’s Capitol on Jan. 6 have left many of us hurting, confused, and anxious about the state of our country. For parents, knowing what to say to their children about the violence can be difficult. Sam McCage, Ph.D., a licensed professional counselor at Cook Children’s, shares the following advice. More here: http://bit.ly/35kzjP4.

Pit Dodson survived polio, scarlet fever, and diphtheria. At 95, she’s sharing her experience as a reminder that the COVID-19 pandemic is just one more thing we have to work through together. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM After Battle with Polio, Longtime Cook Children’s Donor Explains Why She Can’t Wait to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

Cook Children's has started the process of administering the second and final dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. Staff members share how it feels to be completely vaccinated! #WeAreCookChildrens

From all of us at Cook Children’s, we wish you and your loved ones a healthy and joyous New Year!

2020 is a year we will always remember, because you never forgot about us. Thank you to all who supported Cook Children’s throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We are honored to serve you!

On National Pharmacist Day, Cook Children's celebrates Ozioma Olowu. The desire to persevere and overcome obstacles is rooted in her upbringing and led her to become the Director of Pharmacy. In addition to guiding our COVID-19 vaccination efforts, Ozioma oversees a team of over 190 employees. Together, they fill 1.5 million doses of medication every year and have a hand in the care of every patient in our medical center. #WeAreCookChildrens #NationalPharmacistDay CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Prescription of Success: Director of Pharmacy Leads COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts at Cook Children's

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cook Children's Emergency Department (ED) has seen a major decline in patients. But those who do come through our doors are mostly severely ill, child abuse or behavioral health cases. Take an inside look at a day in the ED. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM More Child Abuse, Less Sick Patients: Inside Cook Children’s Emergency Department in the COVID-19 Era

From all of us at Cook Children’s, we wish you and your loved ones a healthy and joyous New Year!

The Cook Children's Fostering Health Program ensures foster children are seen for a medical exam within three days of being removed from their home. Foster parents Cory & Maddie Churchman share their story of how this resource has helped their family: http://bit.ly/2KuDkct.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our own Winifred 'Wini' King, SVP, Chief Communications, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Officer, shares a reflection.

Our Dodson Specialty Clinics building on our main medical center campus is expanding! Beginning today, Monday, January 25, 2021, patient families will not be able to access the west side entrance with the green awning and you won't be able to park directly at the Dodson Specialty Clinics building. Instead, use the 7th Avenue parking garage when coming in for your appointment. After parking, you can access the building using the Pruitt Street Plaza walkway. For driving directions and a downloadable map, please visit our website: https://bit.ly/39dYMMw.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our own Winifred 'Wini' King, SVP, Chief Communications, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Officer, shares a reflection.

If you're a parent, you likely have a lot of questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, especially when it comes to giving it to your children. There's still a lot to learn about the vaccine when it comes to kids, but we hope this information provided by Mary Suzanne Whitworth, M.D., medical director of infectious diseases at Cook Children's, is helpful as you begin to consider vaccinating your children against COVID-19 when it is released for them. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Expert Q&A: What We Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Children

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our own Winifred 'Wini' King, SVP, Chief Communications, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Officer, shares a reflection.

Kicking off Super Bowl weekend with our Cook Children's MVPs (Most Valuable Pups) enjoying their own big game! Follow the Sit...Stay...PLAY team on Instagram for more fun: https://instagram.com/sitstayplay_cc #PuppyBowl

Every three years, Cook Children's conducts a Community-wide Children's Health Assessment & Planning Survey (CCHAPS) to identify the health needs of children in our community. The survey results help guide us, along with our community partners, in developing solutions that address the most important issues. Use your voice to help the children in our community! We would like to hear from you if you are a caregiver of children ages 0-17 and live in any of these counties: Denton, Collin, Grayson, Hood, Johnson, Parker, Tarrant and Wise. We encourage you to take the survey here: www.cookchildrens.org/CCHAPS. The survey will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. All responses are kept confidential.

Super Bowl Sunday is a major event for millions of Americans and similar to other holidays last year, the CDC released safety precautions for watching the big game. Cook Children's experts offer tips on how to enjoy the day safely: http://bit.ly/2MTaumX.

This Black History Month, we salute Arlene Scott, Cook Children's longest tenured Black employee. Arlene has served for nearly half a century in different capacities within the organization. Thank you for your dedication Arlene! CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Nearly Half a Century of Dedication for Cook Children's Most Tenured Black Employee

For girls and teens, seeing a gynecologist can be scary. Shanna M. Combs, M.D., FACOG, hopes to alleviate that fear for patients at Cook Children’s first Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology department. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Filling the Unmet Need: Cook Children’s First Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology Department Opens

Sydni, age 2, is an energetic toddler with a remarkably special heart! Born with multiple congenital heart defects (CHD), Sydni spent the first 82 days of her life at Cook Children’s Medical Center and has had three open-heart surgeries, all before turning 1. Her mom says she has a warrior spirit and loves to run, jump and spend as much time as she can playing outside. Sydni loves her two big sisters, who recently taught her how to do a summersault, and her dog. Join us in celebrating Sydni and all of our amazing Heart Center patients for #HeartMonth. Share your brave child’s zipper scar in the comments below! #WeAreCookChildrens

We are heartbroken about the devastating fatal accident in Fort Worth earlier today and thinking about all those involved in and responding to the tragic event. If you don’t have a reason to leave home, please stay inside, stay safe and stay warm! Widespread freezing rain and snow is expected this weekend and early next week. If you have to travel, please have a safety plan in place for your family. Cook Children's trauma experts share tips for those driving in inclement weather conditions: https://bit.ly/3aUxESl. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Bracing for Freezing Weather: Plan Ahead to Protect Your Family on the Road

What activities are you doing with your family this weekend to celebrate Valentine's Day? Dr. Bianka Soria-Olmos, pediatrician at Cook Children's Pediatrics Haslet, shares 14 ways parents can connect with their children and show them love: http://bit.ly/2LCnBbQ. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM 14 Ways to Show Your Child Love on Valentine’s Day (and every day)

A recent government report found dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals in baby food, including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury. For new parents, this can be concerning and confusing. The Doc Smitty - Dr Justin Smith, Pediatrician at Cook Children's Pediatrics Trophy Club explains how parents can protect their young children from high-risk foods. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Should You Worry About Toxic Metals Found in Baby Food? The Doc Smitty Weighs In

One in 26 people in the United States will develop epilepsy at some point in their lifetime. Because seizures can occur any time, anywhere and without warning, it’s important for those with epilepsy to have an action plan for emergency seizure response. #SeizureActionPlanAwarenessWeek #1in26 CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM A Simple Plan Can Save a Life

In the last 24 hours, at least 13 children have been treated in the Cook Children's Emergency Department for carbon monoxide poisoning. Families are going to extreme measures to warm their homes during the historic winter freeze. Using propane or diesel-burning engines, generators, gas ovens or stovetops inside or too close to your home can emit toxic fumes and cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Another winter storm expected is Wednesday and could bring several more inches of snow in the coming days. While trying to stay warm, remember safety is your top priority! Please check for local resources like warming shelters and reach out to family and friends if you need help. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Cook Children’s Sees Spike in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Patients During Freezing Temperatures

Medications and Items From Home to Use During an Illness or Emergency! By Michelle Bailey, M.D., pediatrician at Cook Children's Pediatrics McKinney. "I’m writing this from home, dressed in three layers and with all unnecessary electrical items turned off. I’m anxious about when the power may go in and out, and if the water will continue dripping from the faucets. During extreme weather, with doctor’s offices closed, it may be worrisome to think about what you would do if your child is sick. Right now with the power on, I am available, as are many other Cook Children’s Pediatric and Urgent Care clinics, to do telemedicine Zoom or phone visits. But if a medication is necessary, you’d still be responsible for going into a pharmacy to pick it up. Under some extreme circumstances, there are a few things you can find in your medicine cabinet to use in a pinch. Of course, follow any doctor recommended advice and call 911 if your child is having a medical emergency that needs immediate assistance. The following is simply what can be done - if absolutely necessary - in extreme circumstances: Heating formula or breastmilk bottles: While it’s nice to have a bottle warmer, if the power is out, it is not necessary. Your baby can and will drink milk even if it is cold. So go ahead and offer pumped breastmilk from the fridge, or mix formula powder with room temperature nursery water or even bottled water from the fridge. Room temperature breastmilk or formula should be consumed within 1-2 hours. Vomiting: The main goal is to keep your child hydrated. If you have powdered electrolyte solution on hand, such as Pedialyte powder packs, use this. Otherwise, offer frequent sips of water. Motion sickness medication and antihistamines, such as Dramamine and Benadryl, can also offer some relief to nausea and vomiting. Fever: If your child’s temperature is above 100.4F, use a weight-based dose of fever reducing medication. If you are out of medication, use natural ways to reduce temperature such as removing a layer of clothing, place cool wet rags to the forehead, armpits and back, and offer sips of cold water, popsicles or even yogurt. There is no “brain boiling” temperature, but you will want to keep your child comfortable by lowering their fever. Remember, fever is an actual thermometer measured temperature of above 100.4F, not just how warm your child feels. Wheezing, coughing, fast or difficulty breathing: If your child is in respiratory distress, call for an ambulance. If they are having a worsening cough or wheezing and you have a nebulizer and albuterol medication at home, start using it as directed on the prescription. It is always helpful for your child with asthma or wheezing to have a backup albuterol inhaler and spacer, in the event power goes out and you cannot use the nebulizer machine. If it has been awhile since you put together the nebulizer and tubing, here is a refresher video, click on the “using a nebulizer” tab: https://cookchildrens.org/pediatrics/McKinney/Pages/video-library.aspx. And in the most extreme of circumstances, if your child is wheezing or having trouble breathing and you are out of nebulizer medication, and/or or power is out, and you don’t have the albuterol inhaler, and you can’t drive to the emergency room, and 911 says they are 30 minutes away…. you get it, worst of worst scenarios, then offer your child some coffee or other highly caffeinated beverage. Caffeine is a weak bronchodilator, which can reduce respiratory muscle fatigue and can improve lung function for up to two hours. This is not to say coffee or soda is a replacement for your child’s prescribed inhaler, but it can make a difference when minutes matter during an impossibly unprecedented situation. Again, call your child's pediatrician FIRST and speak to the doctor or nurse before trying any of the above. Please stay safe and stay warm!"

Roses are red, Violets are blue. Happy Valentine's Day, From the Cook Children's NICU! 💗

Words can’t explain the incredible heart, bravery and spirit of our employees. Rebecca Benson, RN is a shining example of what it means to say #WeAreCookChildrens. In this article and video, she tells her story of survival and why she decided to hitch a ride to work after escaping the tragic Fort Worth pileup. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM One of Our Own: Cook Children’s Nurse Caught in Tragic Fort Worth Pileup, Shares Unbelievable Story of Survival

During these times of inclement weather, Cook Children's Urgent Care is here for you! If you are unable to get on the road, you can connect to a Cook Children's provider without leaving the comfort of your home. Our Virtual Urgent Care is open from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., seven days a week. Visit our website to learn more about the conditions treated and how to make an appointment: https://bit.ly/3jJHD0F. COOKCHILDRENS.ORG Virtual Urgent Care | Cook Children's

To all those welcoming the Year of the Ox and celebrating the Lunar New Year, we wish you a healthy and prosperous year ahead!

Earlier this month we introduced you to Sydni, a tiny warrior with a huge heart. She was born with multiple congenital heart defects (CHD) and spent the first 82 days of her life at Cook Children’s Medical Center. Learn more about her journey here: https://bit.ly/2NR6q7d. #HeartMonth #WeAreCookChildrens

We are so proud to share that Cook Children’s Medical Center received its fourth consecutive Magnet® designation from the American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC). We are the first freestanding children's hospital in North Texas and 10th in the world to receive this esteemed recognition four times in a row! The Magnet® Recognition Program is the gold standard in nursing excellence and validation of high quality patient outcomes. Research shows Magnet® hospitals have increased patient satisfaction, decreased length of hospitalizations, and lower mortality rates, as well as above average nurse-satisfaction and retention rates. Congratulations to our incredible team of nurses who embrace our Promise - to improve the health of every child through the prevention and treatment of illness, disease and injury. #WeAreCookChildrens CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Cook Children’s Receives Fourth Consecutive Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence

Throughout the historic and devastating winter storm in Texas, we’ve been able to witness moments of sacrifice, hope, compassion and togetherness. While we know so many families are still struggling, including some of our own, we wanted to share a thread of gratefulness for our employees and those who supported Cook Children’s this week. In anticipation of the weather, we opened “Hotel Cook” to provide a safe and secure place for staff to sleep and avoid dangerous travel to and from work. Approximately 500 employees spent multiple nights at our medical center so they could care for patients, prepare warm meals and hot coffee, salt streets and sidewalks, address all the weather impacts and so much more. Please scroll through to see photos and read how together, we lived up to our Promise of providing exceptional care for our patients, families and each other. #WeAreCookChildrens #TexansHelpingTexans

Like other hospitals in the area, Cook Children’s is in CRITICAL need of platelets for our patients. Several Carter BloodCare locations are open and accepting donations. If you can safely make it to a donation center, we ask that you please consider doing so. You can make an appointment by texting 800-366-2834. Walk-ins are also welcome. To check if your local donation center is open, click this link: https://www.carterbloodcare.org/operational-update/. #TexansHelpingTexans #WeAreCookChildrens #DonateBlood

From toenails to ear wax and baby teeth grinding, Diane Arnaout, M.D., pediatrician at Cook Children's Pediatrics Forest Park, answers questions from parents every day. She shares seven of the most uncommon, common questions she hears daily. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM 7 Weird Baby Things This Pediatrician Never Thought She’d Get Asked About So Often

As we close out Black History Month, we learn about the first Black physicians at Cook Children’s. A married couple, Drs. Morrell and Electra Greer, have spent their careers caring for children in Fort Worth. #WeAreCookChildrens CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Trailblazers in Medicine: Meet the Married Couple Who Became Cook Children’s First Black Physicians

All of our systems appear to be working normally again (telephones, website, patient portal). We apologize for any inconvenience this temporary outage may have caused you. If you encounter any other difficulties, please do let us know in the comments below. Thank you.

We are aware of several system outages at Cook Children's (telephones, website, patient portal, etc.) Please know everyone is safe and sound at our medical center campus and at our various locations. We are working to quickly address this technology situation. We apologize for any inconvenience this may be causing you. If you have a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to the closest emergency room. Thank you for your understanding.

Our CARE Team received a *sweet* delivery today from a local Girl Scout. Eight-year-old Emma Martinez wanted to collect enough donations to send 40 boxes of her cookies to the team because (as she explained) her dad says, “They’re the best.” Emma’s father is a Fort Worth police officer assigned to the Crimes Against Children Unit. Due to the nature of his work, he interacts with the CARE Team regularly and is aware of the tough job they have. Emma created a video asking people to donate to her project called “Cookies for Cook’s CARE Team.” She’s quite the salesperson because today she delivered 151 boxes of Girl Scout cookies valued at $764. To Emma, we say “Thank you” for thinking of the CARE Team! As a token of their appreciation, the team sent her home with a new toy.

We are making important updates to our visitor policy. These changes will go into effect Monday, March 8, 2021, at 5 a.m. In an effort to protect our patients, their families and our health care staff, masks will continue to be required for everyone over the age of 2 entering Cook Children’s locations. For more information, please visit www.cookchildrens.org/COVID19. We know this is a difficult situation, but we are continuing to do everything we can to keep everyone safe!

Wearing masks will continue to be required at all Cook Children's locations. In light of recent announcements from city, county and state officials around mask mandates, we wanted to share the following: Masks are still required for everyone entering a Cook Children’s location, including caregivers and employees, and those who have been vaccinated. Why are we doing this? · We are continuing to follow the guidelines and recommendations from the CDC, other science-based organizations, and our medical experts. · More infectious variants are circulating in Texas, and millions more people need to be vaccinated. · We know that wearing masks work in preventing the spread of COVID-19. Thank you for understanding, and for helping us protect our patients, families and employees.

It’s a story of love, pain, and passion, with a beautiful ending. Two Cook Children’s nurses recently met at New Hire Orientation. Their names? Candace. Learn more about their story, 25 years in the making! #WeAreCookChildrens CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM A Full Circle Moment: Nurse Meets Her Namesake

With Texas' mask mandate expiring tomorrow and spring break right around the corner, conditions are prime for another COVID-19 surge. Marc Mazade, M.D., medical director of Infection Prevention and Control at Cook Children's, reminds us, "Now is not the time to relax. Rather it is the time for even more vigilance." CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Now’s Not the Time to Let Your Guard Down with COVID-19

On #InternationalWomensDay, we are proud to introduce you to Kanika Bowen-Jallow, M.D., who was recently recognized as the 9th Black female pediatric surgeon in the United States. Dr. Bowen-Jallow joined Cook Children's in 2020 and is helping change the lives of children at our Prosper Pediatric Surgery Center. She shares her story of hard work and breaking barriers, that lead to this distinct honor. #WeAreCookChildrens CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Breaking barriers: Meet the 9th Black Female Pediatric Surgeon in the US

What’s the best type of formula to nourish your baby? Michelle Bailey, M.D. from Cook Children's Pediatrics McKinney breaks down the research behind organic and non-organic options. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Is Organic Formula Better than Regular Formula?

This week, we are recognizing the anniversary of Cook Children's activated Incident Command Center in response to COVID-19. A year later, things are getting better. The COVID-19 patient and employee population have reached record lows. While things improve, the diligence to fight the novel coronavirus remains, and so does a tremendous amount of pride in how Cook Children’s handled this crisis. #WeAreCookChildrens #COVID19

In March 2020, Cook Children's joined the world in facing the harsh reality of COVID-19, a global pandemic that would impact virtually every aspect of our lives. With the one-year anniversary upon us , please join us as we look back at the varied and inspiring ways that Cook Children's prepared, responded and persevered through these tribulations that we hadn't seen in our lifetimes: https://bit.ly/3rWOck4. #WeAreCookChildrens #COVID19 CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM One Year Later: A Look Back at COVID-19 at Cook Children's

Hyperinsulinism is a rare condition affecting about 1 in 20,000 to 30,000 newborn babies each year. For two families, finding out Cook Children’s is one of two centers in the U.S. that specializes in this rare disease has been a game changer. CHECKUPNEWSROOM.COM Help and Hope for Hyperinsulinism

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