our promise<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s Promiseis a publication of<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s801 Seventh AvenueFort Worth, Texas 76104-2796682-885-4000www.cookchildrens.orgfeatureson the cover:Sam Gladen with hisdoctors, Warren Marks, M.D.,John Honeycutt, M.D.and Fernando Acosta, M.D.on a followup visit <strong>after</strong>his brain surgery.board members<strong>Cook</strong> Children’sHealth Foundationboard of trusteesGary G. Walsh,ChairmanJohn P. Boswell,Vice ChairmanJeffrey B. “Jeff” King,Vice ChairmanRichard F. Garvey,Secretary/TreasurerKeely AppletonRobin W. ArenaDaniel E. BerceG. Thomas BoswellLezlie P. DavisJames R. Dunaway, Jr.Linda Morris ElseyDavid G. FischerRafael G. GarzaEric K. GrubbsJoy Ann HavranNancy K. HowardNick M. KypreosGeorge F. LebusG. Malcolm LoudenDan E. LowranceTracy McGeheeArdon E. Moore IIIMichael R. PavellJoseph C. PenshornJ. Russell “Rusty” ReidEdwin S. “Win” RyanLynda L. ShropshireVickie V. StevensNenetta C. TatumJoe R. ThompsonUlla K. Wilska<strong>Cook</strong> Children’sHealth Care Systemboard of trusteesGary G. Walsh,ChairmanW. Britt Nelson, M.D.,Vice ChairmanR. Jeffrey Alexander,Secretary, TreasurerKimberly D. Aaron, M.D.Daniel E. BerceG. Thomas BoswellJohn P. BoswellMichael Deitchman, M.D.James B. DeMoss IIIJames R. Dunaway, Jr.Richard F. GarveyKnowing that every child’s <strong>life</strong> is sacred, it is the promise of <strong>Cook</strong> Children’sto improve the health of every child in our region through the preventionand treatment of illness, disease and injury.our valuesSafety, Caring, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, Giving“Every Child: 2020”“Every Child: 2020” is the ‘map’ we followto improve the health of every child in our region.map points• Enhance the child and family centeredenvironment of care.• Expand access to health services• Provide the highest quality of care andsafety built upon evidence from clinicaland health service research.• Foster the continued growth and developmentof great physicians, great leaders and great staff.• Capitalize upon our unique health care delivery systemto better integrate processes, services and companies.• Enhance community-wide collaborations, coordinate healthresources and information, to meet the region’s growingchildren’s health needs.Susan L. Hess, M.D.Howard M. Kelfer, M.D.Jeffrey B. “Jeff” KingWilliam David LacyG. Malcolm LoudenJames P. Miller, M.D.Joseph C. PenshornWilfred L. Raine, M.D.Nenetta C. TatumJason V. Terk, M.D.Paul S. Thornton, M.D.<strong>Cook</strong> Children’sMedical Centerboard of trusteesW. David Lacy,ChairmanJames B. DeMoss III,Vice ChairmanR. Jeffrey AlexanderJames F. Herd, Sr., M.D.Marsha HilcherChristopher M. HuckabeePatti McConnellAnn NauwelaersRoger P. NoberPeter L. PhilpottCarol M. RobertsG. Douglas Tatum, M.D.Andrew S. Wayne<strong>Cook</strong> Children’sHealth Planboard of trusteesJames B. DeMoss III,ChairmanWilfred L. Raine, M.D.,Vice ChairmanJohn P. BoswellGeorge F. LebusMaria del Pilar Levy, M.D.G. Malcolm LoudenDonald K. Murphey, M.D.Michael R. PavellJ. Russell “Rusty” ReidG. Douglas Tatum, M.D.Todd Wolf, M.D.Kevin D. Wylie, D.O.<strong>Cook</strong> Children’sHome Healthboard of trusteesJoseph C. Penshorn,ChairmanAngel Hernandez, MD,Vice ChairmanRobin W. ArenaRichard P. Howrey, M.D.Tracy McGeheePeter L. PhilpottVickie StevensUlla K. Wilskamedical staff officersLarry E. Easterling, M.D.,PresidentGretchen Eames, M.D.,Vice President – QualityDonald K. Murphey, M.D.,Vice President – Credentialingsupport organizationsLisa Wilson,President – Friends ofCamp SanguinityGail Landreth,President – Jewel Charity, Inc.Beth Stevener,President – Woman’s BoardSystem President and CEORick W. MerrillSenior Vice President,<strong>Cook</strong> Children’sHealth FoundationRobert K. FeatherEditorKyndall CunninghamWritersDaron AldridgeLesley AtkinsonJeff CallawayKyndall CunninghamKatherine CurtisJennifer JohnsonWhitney LangdonJulie MeltonKaren NicholsSpecial thanks to contributorsMichele AngevinShelly BordersCarol DeramusWinifred KingLinda MizeKristin PeaksLauren SappContributing PhotographersLeo WessonDesign and ProductionPropel Group, Inc.<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s is a privatelyendowed, non-profit medicalcenter with a medical anddental staff serving childrenfrom infancy to age 21.Fully accredited by the JointCommission on Accreditationof Healthcare Organizations(JCAHO). A member of theNational Association ofChildren’s Hospitals andRelated Institutions(NACHRI),Children’s HospitalAssociation of Texas,Child Health Corporationof America and theChildren’s Miracle Network.© Copyright 2008<strong>Cook</strong> Children’s. Contentsmay not be reproducedwithout permission.If you wish to be removedfrom the mailing list forChildren’s Promise,please call the<strong>Cook</strong> Children’sHealth Foundationat 682-885-4105.04 <strong>Deep</strong> <strong>Brain</strong><strong>Stimulation</strong>13 yes, there is aSanta Clauscontents03 a message to our donors16 event wrap ups18 check presentations19 Peter Pan Birthday ClubHochberger Auditoriumchair plaques20 news24 ’tis the season of giving08 <strong>life</strong> <strong>after</strong> cancer14 Donor Dinner 200810 pastoral care25 annual honor roll of giving61 holiday wish list 2008
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