Stories of Innovation

Innovation is where magic happens. At Cook Children’s, we are constantly innovating ways to make the patient experience more magical, and to deliver the best care possible. These are stories about when caregivers, parents and even patients collaborate and find ways to make our patient experiences even better.

A new point of view | A new type of behavioral health therapy helps our patients heal from trauma
Keeping kids in the game | Exciting, new outdoor sports complex now open
In with the new | An opportunity to help our NICU families
Precisely what the patient needs | New program helps improve outcomes and quality of life for patients with cancer
Giving care, giving hope | Special fund helps provide for families’ immediate needs
Art and sole | Twisted X partners with our patient artists to create a special line of shoes
Wrapped in care | Donor funds provide wraps that help prevent infections
More than toys | Patients use sensory tools to help with stress and anxiety
Dermatology, dietitians, diapers | Blue Peaks Giving Circle provides bare necessities to most at-risk children
We like the sound of that | Blue Peaks Giving Circle funds grant to purchase key equipment
A Game of Recovery | A donor-funded virtual reality treadmill helps patients learn to stand and walk again
Innovating to Empower Families | Helping patients learn to stand and walk again
Rehabilitation: Generosity In Motion | It can be challenging, and expensive, to stay on the leading-edge
MRI Goggles: A Relaxing View | Keeping young patients entertained and distracted during scans.
A Look Toward the Future | The transition from school to life outside of school can be a challenge.
Modeling great care | 3D virtual models and 3D printed models
Child Study Center: Independence 101 | Comprehensive learning resource for students, ages 11 to 21
Generosity Heals | When simple tasks are much more difficult
Laughter League | Bringing to life the age old saying that "laughter is the best medicine."
Connecting Through Virtual Concerts | Innovative ways to bring activities and entertainment to patients and families
Cleaning for Healing | Cleanliness has always been a priority because it's a vital part of ensuring our patients' safety
A Calming Effect | Calming anxious patients prior to surgery.
A Symbol of Hope | Success looks different for each family, and it is life-changing for each one
A Focus On Family | Fertility preservation counseling that includes a new option for patient families fighting cancer
A Family Comes Full Circle | Cook Children's offers the highest level of care to premature infants

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