Untold: The Stories of Cook Children's

In this episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s , we hear from Kevin Green, President of Cook Children’s Medical Center - Prosper, as he shares a powerful full-circle journey rooted in purpose, perseverance, and passion.   From childhood memories of watching the iconic blue peaks light up the Fort Worth skyline to leading a brand-new medical center serving thousands of families, Kevin’s...

For Daniel Guzman, M.D., Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician and Medical Director of the Aim for Safety Program, has always been about more than treating patients - it’s about protecting communities. In this episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s, Dr. Guzman shares his journey from growing up in a small town in South Texas to becoming an emergency physician at Cook Children’s, where...

Kanika Bowen-Jallow, M.D., Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgery Program, never set out to become a pediatric surgeon - but one unexpected rotation in medical school changed everything. In this episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s, Dr. Bowen-Jallow shares the journey that led her to pediatric surgery and to building Cook Children’s Adolescent Bariatric Program in Cook Children’s M...

Music has the power to heal, connect and inspire - and few people understand that better than Sonny Burgess, Director of Clinical Performing Arts.  In this episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s , Sonny shares the remarkable journey that took him from playing music in small-town Texas to Nashville stages - and ultimately to the halls of Cook Children’s. Today, as Director of Clinical Pe...

In this episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s , we sit down with Megan Chavez, Vice President for the Cook Children's Experience, to explore the deeply personal and evolving world of patient experience. Megan shares her journey from growing up in hospitals as the daughter of a dedicated nurse to becoming a leader in the movement to humanize healthcare. She discusses the critical balanc...

In this episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children's , we dive into the fascinating world of pediatric neurology with Dr. Scott Perry, head of Neurosciences and director of the Institute for Mind Health. From childhood dreams of becoming an astronaut to unraveling the mysteries of the brain, Dr. Perry shares his personal journey into medicine, his passion for understanding epilepsy, and how s...

Physicians dedicate their lives to healing others, but what happens when the healers themselves are struggling? In this episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children's , we sit down with Dr. Kirk Pinto and Dr. Sarah Garza , the passionate voices behind Cook Children's Office of Physician Wellbeing. They pull back the curtain on the realities of burnout in modern medicine , why corporate healthca...

In this heartwarming episode, we hear the incredible story of Alice Phillips, M.D., Medical Director of Ambulatory Quality and Safety at Cook Children's, and her daughter, Annie Phillips, an Outpatient Dietitian in the pediatric Cardiology Department at Cook Children's. Dr. Phillips shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Texas to becoming a doctor and a leader in the health care field, al...

In this episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s , we meet Frances Wampler, a program coordinator at Cook Children's Center for Community Health, whose life journey is nothing short of extraordinary. Diagnosed with the rare condition arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, Frances faced incredible challenges from birth, including being told she might never walk. Now, as a mother and advocate,...

Today on Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s, we hear from Shanna Combs, M.D., a physician whose unique path from ballet dancer to pediatric gynecologist is as inspiring as it is unexpected.   Tune in to hear about her early days in the world of dance, the pivotal moment that led her to pursue medicine, and her experiences training and practicing in the field. You’ll also discover why Dr. Combs...

Welcome to Untold: The Stories of Cook Children's , where we share the remarkable journeys of those who make a difference. Today’s episode centers on Dr. Tonya Fuqua, a dentist whose passion for smiles goes beyond the clinic. With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Fuqua has devoted herself to improving children’s oral health, spearheading community programs like Save a Smile, and bridging the gap...

Today on Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s, we spend time with Paul Thornton, M.D. How did a kid from Ireland, told he needed a backup plan for his dream of becoming a doctor, end up as one of the world’s leading experts in a rare disease? Tune in to hear Dr. Thornton's incredible journey to the United States and his groundbreaking work on hyperinsulinism, a condition affecting only 80 to 120...

When she was 15 years old, Madisyn Green went from competitive swimmer to quadriplegic in a matter of hours. Now, 11 years later, she’s recounting her journey and sharing her miracle story.   Madisyn joins us on Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s to tell us about the seemingly minor incident led to her paralysis, the challenges she faced, and the unwavering spirit that carried her as she walke...

In today’s episode of Untold: The Stories of Cook Children’s, you will hear the heart-warming story of Chelsee Greer, D.O. Approximately 15,000 children and adolescents in the United States are diagnosed with cancer annually. Dr. Greer was one of them. Join Dr. Greer and her mom, Lindee Greer, as they share their incredible story of overcoming cancer and her dedication to fighting for the health o...