Cards for Kids - Cook Children's

Cook Children’s Medical Center traces its roots back to the founding ofthe Fort Worth Children’s Hospital in 1918 and Cook Children’s Hospitalin 1927. Today, Cook Children’s Medical Center is recognized as one of thecountry’s most respected pediatric facilities not affiliated with a medicalschool or adult care system.Designed to capture a child’s imagination, Cook Children’s welcomespatients and their families into an environment of hope, care andunderstanding. Landscaped grounds with topiary animals greet visitors toa place where wagons are used instead of wheelchairs, a castle decorreplaces the traditional look of a hospital, and patient rooms havewindows with a view and sleeping space for a concerned parent.Cook Children’s provides access to more than 30 pediatric specialties,including nationally recognized programs in the treatment of cancer andblood disorders, heart defects, asthma and lung diseases, and critical careneeds. The medical center serves thousands of patients each year, andthroughout its history, has done so without turning away a child based ona family’s inability to pay.At Cook Children’s, we understand that kids are not small adults andtheir healthcare needs are different. From our kid-sized equipment andfurnishings to our child-friendly environment, children are at the center ofall we do.To learn more about how you can help Cook Children’s, call theOffice of Development at (817) 885-4105.Inside Greeting:Merry Christmas andHappy New YearArtwork by Meredith C., age 6This card was underwritten by Mary Lynn and Gavin Garrett.The purchase of this card benefits the children atCook Children’s Medical Center.Cook Children’s Medical Center traces its roots back to the founding of the Fort Worth Children’s Hospitalin 1918 and Cook Children’s Hospital in 1927. Today, Cook Children’s Medical Center is recognized as one of thecountry’s most respected pediatric facilities not affiliated with a medical school or adult care system.Designed to capture a child’s imagination, Cook Children’s welcomes patients and their families into an environmentof hope, care and understanding. Landscaped grounds with topiary animals greet visitors to a placewhere wagons are used instead of wheelchairs, a castle decor replaces the traditional look of a hospital, andpatient rooms have windows with a view and sleeping space for a concerned parent.Cook Children’s provides access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, including nationally recognized programsin the treatment of cancer and blood disorders, heart defects, asthma and lung diseases, and critical careneeds. The medical center serves thousands of patients each year, and throughout its history, has done so withoutturning away a child based on a family’s inability to pay.Cook Children’s Medical Center traces its roots back to the founding ofthe Fort Worth Children’s Hospital in 1918 and Cook Children’s Hospitalin 1927. Today, Cook Children’s Medical Center is recognized as one of thecountry’s most respected pediatric facilities not affiliated with a medicalschool or adult care system.Children’s Medical Center traces its roots back to the foundingort Worth Children’s Hospital in 1918 and Cook Children’sin 1927. Today, Cook Children’s Medical Center is recognized ase country’s most respected pediatric facilities not affiliated withl school or adult care system.ned to capture a child’s imagination, Cook Children’s welcomesand their families into an environment of hope, care andnding. 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From our kid-sized equipment andgs to our child-friendly environment, children are at the centerdo.About Cook Children’sCook Children’s is one of the country’s leadingArtworkintegratedby Dakota D., agepediatric10health care delivery systems.Based in Fort Worth, Texas, the non-profitCook Children’s Medical Center.organization includes a nationally recognizedMedical Center, Physician Network, Home HealthUpc 0 – 00000 - 22982Company, Health Plan, Health Foundation, andHealth Care System. Cook Children’s mission isto improve the health of children through theprevention and treatment of illness, disease,and injury. Cook Children’s includes more than35 pediatric medical offices and specialty clinicsthroughout Texas. Cook Children’s Medical Centeris ranked in the top three percent of the nation’shospitals for its nursing excellence, and has adistinguished reputation for the uncommon care andoutcomes achieved in its Neurology, Neurosurgery,Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Neonatology,Hematology/Oncology, and Pulmonology Programs.rn more about how you can help Cook Children’s, call theDevelopment at (817) 885-4105.reeting:hristmasThis card was underwritten by The Kubes Family.The purchase of this card benefits the children atUpc 0 – 00000 - 22982Designed to capture a child’s imagination, Cook Children’s welcomespatients and their families into an environment of hope, care andunderstanding. Landscaped grounds with topiary animals greet visitors toa place where wagons are used instead of wheelchairs, a castle decorreplaces the traditional look of a hospital, and patient rooms havewindows with a view and sleeping space for a concerned parent.Cook Children’s provides access to more than 30 pediatric specialties,including nationally recognized programs in the treatment of cancer andblood disorders, heart defects, asthma and lung diseases, and critical careneeds. The medical center serves thousands of patients each year, andthroughout its history, has done so without turning away a child based ona family’s inability to pay.At Cook Children’s, we understand that kids are not small adults andtheir healthcare needs are different. From our kid-sized equipment andfurnishings to our child-friendly environment, children are at the center ofall we do.To learn more about how you can help Cook Children’s, call theOffice of Development at (817) 885-4105.Artwork by Kate B., age 6This card was underwritten by Mary Lynn and Gavin Garrett.The purchase of this card benefits the children atCook Children’s Medical Center.Inside Greeting:Wishing you a holiday ofbright memoriesUpc 0 – 00000 - 22982For more information about Cook Children’s,please call 1-800-934-COOK (2665) or visitwww.cookchildrens.org.• In 2008 and 2009 Cook Children’s was rankedin U.S. News and World Report’s America’sBest Children’s Hospital edition, with four ofits specialties being recognized: Diabetes andEndocrine Disorders, Respiratory Disorders,Neurosurgery/Neurology, and Cancer Services.• Cook Children’s Medical Center is ranked in thetop three percent of the nation’s hospitals fornursing excellence.• The Health Care System records more than onemillion patient visits each year.• Cook Children’s has one of the country’slargest pediatric transport programs. Morethan 1,900 children are transported toCook Children’s Medical Center annually, mostfor critical care. Services include ambulance,helicopter, and airplane transportation.Greetings of the SeasonIt is with great pleasure that the Woman’sBoard presents the 2010 Holiday Collectionof Cards for Kids! Founded in 1918, themission of the Woman’s Board is to supportCook Children’s Medical Center throughvolunteerism and fundraising endeavors. Forthe last 46 years, Cards for Kids has played anintegral role in meeting this promise, providingfunds to enhance the lives of the patients andfamilies that pass through the doors ofCook Children’s.Each card is designed by a child artist in theCook Children’s community. Many of the artistsare chronically ill patients, sharing their talentsfor the benefit of all of our children. What acaring gift these creative children provide!Through the generosity of YOU, our patrons,Cards for Kids has provided funding for aninteractive undersea playscape in the emergencydepartment, a prayer garden and labyrinth onthe lawn of the Medical Center, stained glasswindows and needlepoint cushions in thechapel, a rock climbing wall in the2 • H o l i d ay W i s h e s M a k e A D i f f e r e n c erehabilitation unit, numerous scholarships forpatients to attend summer camp with themedical personnel and equipment each childrequires, and a myriad of other patient-focusedenhancements to Cook Children’s.One hundred percent of the funds raised,through the sale of these special cards, goesdirectly to the Medical Center. Thanks to thebenevolence of our corporate underwritersand sponsors, all production costs associatedwith the cards are financed through their gifts.Members of the Woman’s Board sort, wrap,and deliver the cards, insuring the maximumresources for our children.Thank you for your care and support ofour children through your purchase ofCards for Kids! The Woman’s Board,Cook Children’s Medical Center, and thechildren we serve are truly grateful!Warm Wishes,Kiki JacobPresident, Woman’s Board