Cook Children's Health Care System

Your Next Career Move Starts Here. Join us at one of these upcoming career fairs! We're excited to connect with talented individuals and discuss career possibilities with us. Event 1: 13th Annual Hiring Red, White & You! Statewide Job Fair Time: 10 - 2 p.m. Date: Nov. 19, 2024 Location: Globe Life Field Event 2: UNT Fall 2024 All Majors Career Fair Time: 1 - 4 p.m. Date: Nov. 19, 2024 Location: UNT Denton Campus Event 3: Texas A&M-Central Texas Fall 2024 Career Fair Time: 10 - 2 p.m. Date: Nov. 20, 2024 Location: Killeen campus Event 4: RecruitMilitary DAV Job Fair Time: 11 - 3 p.m. Date: Nov. 21, 2024 Location: AT&T Stadium Event 5: AARC Congress 2024 (Respiratory professional conference) Time: 10 - 4 p.m. Date: Nov. 20-23, 2024 Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando #Cookchildren’s #jobfair #careerfair #jobsearch #nowhiring #dallasjobs #dentonjobs See You There!

Beth Schmidt, a true HR visionary, to retire from Cook Children's after 30 years of dedicated service. Her leadership has shaped a culture of excellence, fostering growth and innovation. From paper files to Workday, Beth's impact is undeniable. She oversaw the organization's growth from 1,500 to 10,000 employees, implemented groundbreaking initiatives like paid parental leave, and championed employee well-being. As she embarks on a new chapter, we celebrate her contributions and wish her a well-deserved retirement. Read More about Beth's endeavors and the lasting effect she has had on Cook Children's here https://lnkd.in/gZ4SGcCf #HR #Leadership #Retirement #CookChildrens

It's day four of THA's 12 Days of Health Care Heroes, and today, we're honoring the Health Plan Team from Cook Children's Health Care System. 🏥🌟👏 The Cook Children’s Health Plan is a dedicated team of nearly 400 employees, led by President Karen Love, Vice President of Clinical Affairs Dr. Kimberly Aaron, Assistant Vice President of Quality and Service Coordination Crystal O’Reilly, COO Sherry Vetter; and Vice President of Finance Richard Lee. The CCHP team works tirelessly to ensure that children and families in North Texas have access to quality health care. Their steadfast leadership and unwavering commitment to patients are helping to improve the lives of Texans. Meet all the 2024 health care heroes here: https://ow.ly/uKqx50Urmf8

James “Jim” Cunningham, M.D. a beloved figure at Cook Children’s, is retiring after a distinguished career dedicated to the health and well-being of countless children. Dr. Cunningham’s journey at Cook Children’s took him from Medical Director of Pulmonology to Chief Medical Officer to Executive Vice President/CMO. All along the way, his path has been marked by compassion, innovation and a steadfast commitment to excellence.   Read about Dr. Cunningham, who has left an enduring impact on Cook Children’s and the community it serves: https://lnkd.in/ggB4VS2H

The 2024 Cook Children's Radiothon was record-breaking! Over a two-day broadcast with New Country 96.3 and 99.5 The Wolf, we raised $1,327,708.92! We are beyond grateful for the generosity of our community. Your support has helped us make a lasting difference and miracle moments for our patients and their families. To everyone who tuned in, donated and cheered us on during Cook Children’s Radiothon—thank you. Your kindness and generosity inspire us every day! A heartfelt shoutout to our amazing partners and sponsors who made this incredible milestone possible. #CookChildrens #Radiothon #Thewolf #NewCountry #Community

Newsweek has named Cook Children's one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024. We're introducing you to some of the women who make Cook Children's such an amazing place. Before Chris Pedigo ever set foot in nursing school, she was already making her mark in the world of health care. At just 16, Pedigo had a job at a family practitioner’s office, where she expected her duties to be filing paperwork and handling administrative odds and ends as part of a high school career program. But one day, when a woman arrived in labor with no time to reach the hospital, Pedigo was thrust into the middle of a life-changing moment. Called upon by the doctor to assist, she found herself helping to deliver a baby—a profound experience that would spark her lifelong dedication to nursing. “That was the beginning of my desire to work in health care,” Pedigo said. “I thought, ‘Wow. I can do something like this.’ Having that experience really ignited my desire to choose a career where I could help people.” Fast forward 35 years, all of them spent at Cook Children’s, and Pedigo now serves as the senior vice president and chief Strategy, Education and Community Health officer. Pedigo’s naturally inquisitive nature gives her an advantage in her current role where she analyzes data to understand the needs in the communities Cook Children’s serves. Couple that with her early experience as a nurse, and Pedigo is uniquely positioned to help Cook Children’s identify, strategize and solve the issues that create barriers to the health and wellness of children and families. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/hV3qu

Know someone who could inspire the next generation?   Help shape the future of youth mental health by nominating a guest for the Raising Joy Podcast. This Cook Children’s podcast is about sharing valuable insights on youth mental health and wellness.   Submit your guest suggestion here: https://shorturl.at/XcRXF   Let’s work together to promote a positive outlook.   Listen to Raising Joy on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: Spotify: https://shorturl.at/1Lx2J Apple: https://shorturl.at/k6iZE #youthmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #raisingjoy #podcast #cookchildrens

Fort Worth is growing, and so is Cook Children's! Stan Davis, president of Cook Children’s Medical Center – Fort Worth, spoke with Becker's Healthcare Hospital Review about our plans to expand our facilities and services to better care for our community.

Newsweek has named Cook Children's one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Women in 2024. We're introducing you to some of the women who make Cook Children's such an amazing place. Just one day after Lorrainea Williams completed her training to become a Pharmacist, she walked through the doors of Cook Children’s, ready to begin what would become a lifelong career dedicated to Cook Children’s Promise. As a newly minted pharmacist, Williams quickly got involved in projects working to improve patient safety and learned she had a passion for the pursuit of best practices. One quality improvement project led to another and set her on a path to become the vice president of Quality and Patient Safety. In the simplest terms, Williams’ job is to identify ways Cook Children’s can do things better. Her biggest challenge? Picking just one project out of the many new and innovative ideas that come her way. “The work is so good, and you can see how it improves the lives of our patients and our employees and the meaning in the work that they do. You want to do it all, every new idea,” she said. “I think my challenge has been how to prioritize that because when you work at everything all at once, nothing gets done. Progress becomes slow. So you have to pick which idea gives you the biggest bang for your buck.” Choosing a favorite accomplishment, Williams says, would be like picking a favorite child. She’s immensely proud of any project, big or small, that produces a best practice and improves safety and quality for patients and employees. But a few she has been a part of through the years include implementing technology that protects patients, like barcode scanning and the electronic medical record. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/rlhO4

The Dallas Cowboys and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders won hearts and spread holiday cheer at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth on Dec. 2. Each child the Cowboys visited received a special stocking filled with Cowboys goodies and a special toy from the UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation, Inc. It was a very Merry Cowboys Christmas morning! View more photos and video of their special visit here: https://lnkd.in/g9M_VrMu #DallasCowboys #CowboysGiveBack #GoCowboys #CookChildren's