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.
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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
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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.
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“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.
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"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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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"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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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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.
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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.
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.
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Cook Children’s Sees Spike in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Patients During Freezing Temperatures
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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.
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Cook Children’s Sees Spike in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Patients During Freezing Temperatures
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.
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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
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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.
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 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
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A Full Circle Moment: Nurse Meets Her Namesake
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.
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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
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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.
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."
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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
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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
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A Full Circle Moment: Nurse Meets Her Namesake
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.
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7 Weird Baby Things This Pediatrician Never Thought She’d Get Asked About So Often
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.
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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
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One Year Later: A Look Back at COVID-19 at Cook Children's
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."
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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
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Breaking barriers: Meet the 9th Black Female Pediatric Surgeon in the US
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!
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.
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Help and Hope for Hyperinsulinism
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.
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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
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One Year Later: A Look Back at COVID-19 at Cook Children's
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
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Breaking barriers: Meet the 9th Black Female Pediatric Surgeon in the US