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In October 2023, we welcomed an exciting new addition to the community. The R.E.D Market is a new mobile grocery store that will connect families with food and other resources. The R.E.D Market was unveiled at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Serve Denton this morning. R.E.D. is an acronym for Resources and Education Delivered, and represents the core mission of the partnership. Families in Denton, Wise and Cooke Counties now have more access to healthy food and resources through a new partnership between Cook Children’s, Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) and H-E-B Hunger Relief.

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The American Medical Association has recognized Cook Children’s Health Care System for our ongoing commitment to support physician well-being and reduce burnout through the 2023 Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program!

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Having a child in the hospital is tough on any family, but imagine navigating a hospital admission if English isn’t your first language. That’s the case for many families at Cook Children’s. To help in situations like this, a group of parents and Cook Children’s employees formed the Hispanic Family Advisory Council (HFAC) to advocate for Hispanic families, identify gaps in family centered, culturally congruent care experiences and empower Spanish-speaking parents to be partners in the care of their children. Two councilmembers, Lucía Nájera-Gartman and Lizdelia Piñon, Ed.D., share their families’ journeys to connect with and advocate for Spanish-speaking families admitted to the medical center:

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In recent years, robots have emerged as invaluable tools in health care by performing everything from the routine task of delivering a patient meal to assisting in highly complex surgical procedures. Their efficiency and precision can help medical professionals save time and save lives. But a new type of robot ─ one capable of painting with artistry and expression ─ is helping patients at Cook Children’s Medical Center tap into their creativity as they navigate difficult diagnoses and circumstances. Meet Spikelangelo, or “Spike,” the painting robot who connects, creates and collaborates with patients:

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In September, our Retail Pharmacy in the expanded Dodson Specialty Clinics Building opened! “Our services have grown and we are excited to provide a more convenient location for our families that are visiting the specialty clinic offices,” said Ozioma Olowu, AVP, Pharmacy Administration . “With this new location, we are expanding our ability to dispense more specialty medications for our medically complex patients and have already begun work with clinic staff and their new dedicated pharmacy teams.”

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The Sit…Stay…PLAY facility dog team has officially grown by four paws! Meet the newest member of the dog squad, Cayenne! She is a 15-month-old golden retriever and poodle mix. 🐕 Today is her first day of work at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. If you see her around the medical center, please ask to pet her, approach her in a calm demeanor and do not feed her. Child Life Specialists Angie Bradley and Shannon Kelly will be working with Cayenne across the medical center, providing unconditional love, acceptance and support to everyone at Cook Children’s. We are so excited to welcome Cayenne, Angie and Shannon to the Sit…Stay…PLAY team! #WeAreCookChildrens 💙

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We are so thrilled to receive the distinction of being ranked the Second Healthiest Employer in Texas serving 5,000 to 9,999 employees! Healthiest Employers® is an award program that recognizes and celebrates organizations focused on taking a proactive approach to improving their employees' health and well-being. At Cook Children's, taking care of our employees is a top priority because we know that employees can serve our patient families best when they feel healthy, happy and strong. #WeAreCookChildrens

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Shalyn Coulombe, RN, of Cook Children’s Medical Center – Prosper says spreading joy is one of her favorite things to do. “I like to add a little happiness and smiles wherever I can,” Coulombe said. Lately, that place has been the windows of rooms in prep/recovery at Cook Children’s in Prosper so when patients are taken to their pre-operation room the first thing they see is a whimsical character. Coulombe draws characters such as Peaks the Dragon, Bluey, Olaf, Little Mermaid, Moana, Rapunzel and Mario. Her masterpieces have brought smiles to more than patients and passersby – they are a much-anticipated part of her coworkers’ days.

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We are so thrilled to receive the distinction of being ranked the Second Healthiest Employer in Texas serving 5,000 to 9,999 employees! Healthiest Employers® is an award program that recognizes and celebrates organizations focused on taking a proactive approach to improving their employees' health and well-being. At Cook Children's, taking care of our employees is a top priority because we know that employees can serve our patient families best when they feel healthy, happy and strong. #WeAreCookChildrens View the full list of winners below!

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In a first-of-its-kind partnership, Cook Children’s Health Care System and JPS Health Network are joining forces to bring critical health care services to children and families in the Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood. The Las Vegas Trail Neighborhood Health Center will provide pediatric and adult medical services, behavioral health services, social services support and more. The two-story building will include the ninth Cook Children’s Neighborhood Health Center and the newest JPS Medical Home.