/tags/cook-childrens-medical-center Cook Children's Medical Center en-US Copyright Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:28:48 GMT /health-wellness/2024-12-31/what-do-fort-worths-major-hospitals-want-from-texas-lawmakers-heres-their-wish-list In the coming weeks, she and other Tarrant County health system representatives will focus their efforts on Austin as Texas lawmakers convene for the 89th legislative session, which will run from Jan. 14 to June 2. Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:28:48 GMT /health-wellness/2024-12-31/what-do-fort-worths-major-hospitals-want-from-texas-lawmakers-heres-their-wish-list David Moreno | Fort Worth Report /arts-culture/2024-12-30/dallas-based-artist-transforms-doctors-offices-into-spaces-of-calm-and-wonder-for-kids Lisa Voight transforms sterile exam rooms with colorful murals, making doctor visits less daunting for kids. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /arts-culture/2024-12-30/dallas-based-artist-transforms-doctors-offices-into-spaces-of-calm-and-wonder-for-kids LuLu Garnett | The Dallas Morning News /health-wellness/2024-11-26/fort-worths-major-hospitals-are-transforming-to-keep-up-with-growth-heres-what-to-expect Driving through the Medical Innovation District in Fort Worth’s Near Southside, it’s impossible to overlook the various construction layouts, workers, vehicles and cranes turning dirt and moving projects forward. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:59:39 GMT /health-wellness/2024-11-26/fort-worths-major-hospitals-are-transforming-to-keep-up-with-growth-heres-what-to-expect David Moreno | Fort Worth Report /government/2024-10-25/tarrant-county-faces-steep-maternal-health-challenges-leaders-highlight-solutions Amy Hailey knows not every new mother has a positive experience with the maternal health care system. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:26:09 GMT /government/2024-10-25/tarrant-county-faces-steep-maternal-health-challenges-leaders-highlight-solutions Marissa Greene | Fort Worth Report /texas-news/2024-10-17/ag-ken-paxton-sues-north-texas-doctor-accused-of-providing-gender-affirming-care Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Dr. May Lau of UT Southwestern for allegedly providing hormone treatment to 21 patients after the state's ban on gender-affirming care for children took effect. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:02:49 GMT /texas-news/2024-10-17/ag-ken-paxton-sues-north-texas-doctor-accused-of-providing-gender-affirming-care Kailey Broussard /health-wellness/2024-10-08/texas-judge-halts-states-medicaid-plans-heres-what-that-means-for-cook-childrens The fight over whether Cook Children’s can continue offering its health care plan to more than 125,000 families in the Tarrant County area has come to a halt. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:23:49 GMT /health-wellness/2024-10-08/texas-judge-halts-states-medicaid-plans-heres-what-that-means-for-cook-childrens David Moreno | Fort Worth Report /health-wellness/2024-09-09/cook-childrens-opened-neighborhood-clinics-to-improve-access-some-parents-say-they-fall-short During her stay at a Fort Worth hospital, she was referred to Cook Children’s Neighborhood Health Center Northside at 4405 River Oaks Blvd. for her daughter’s pediatric care through adolescence. Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:37:47 GMT /health-wellness/2024-09-09/cook-childrens-opened-neighborhood-clinics-to-improve-access-some-parents-say-they-fall-short David Moreno | Fort Worth Report /government/2024-08-21/arlington-tomorrow-foundation-grants-money-to-cooks-children-dance-theater-of-arlington The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation also mulled shortening its grant application process and providing more training to nonprofits in light of a study about the state of the nonprofit sector. Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:50:27 GMT /government/2024-08-21/arlington-tomorrow-foundation-grants-money-to-cooks-children-dance-theater-of-arlington Kailey Broussard /health-wellness/2024-06-26/cook-childrens-sues-texas-medicaid-contract-denial-lawsuit The Fort Worth-based hospital system says the state's denial of a new Medicaid contract for the Cook Children's Health Plan will hurt the families it serves. Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:54:05 GMT /health-wellness/2024-06-26/cook-childrens-sues-texas-medicaid-contract-denial-lawsuit Megan Cardona /texas-news/2024-04-18/proposed-changes-to-state-medicaid-plans-could-shake-up-coverage-for-1-8-million-low-income-texans The move, which has not been finalized, would drop three large health plans run for two decades by nonprofit children’s hospitals, including Fort Worth's Cook Children’s Health Plan. Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:46:00 GMT /texas-news/2024-04-18/proposed-changes-to-state-medicaid-plans-could-shake-up-coverage-for-1-8-million-low-income-texans Karen Brooks Harper | The Texas Tribune