Child Life

Helping kids and families cope with a hospital experience by providing emotional and developmental support, honest information at the child's level of understanding, and activities to help them have fun.

Chaplain & pastoral care

Our chaplains are available 24 hours daily to provide counsel and comfort for people of all faiths and beliefs.

Family Advisory Council

A group of Cook Children's patient parents and staff meet monthly to review policies, initiate change and provide general feedback.

GetWellNetwork

GetWellNetwork® is a computer, TV, and gaming system all in one. Located in each patient room, this system helps educate and entertain patients and their families.

Language & translation services

Providing translation services to make sure non-English speaking or hearing impaired children and families understand their diagnosis or treatment.

Nutrition services

Nutrition Services provides customized nutrition assessments, planning and advice designed to help your child grow and be healthy.

Patient representatives

Listening to our patients and families. Our patient representatives are available to act as a liaison between our patients and our health care organization.

Sibshops - a celebration of siblings!

The Cook Children's Sibshops provide services to siblings of children living with a chronic illness or life-changing disability, who are or have been patients at Cook Children's Medical Center.

Social services

Working with the family to assess their ability to meet a child's ongoing health care needs. We are specially trained to assist families in times of physical, emotional and financial stress.

Youth Advisory Council (YAC-PAC)

All you have to do is look at the full name that supplies the acronym YAC-PAC to understand their purpose – Youth Advisory Council - patients advising for change.

Onsite resources

Gift shops, newspapers, playrooms, playgrounds, libraries, food, laundry, computer access, security, mail and we even have a Starbucks!

Onsite food

You can find good meals to eat and tasty snacks, treats and refreshing things to drink right here at the Medical Center.

Build-a-Bear Workshop

Everyone can use a furry friend, and you can create your own at the Build-a-Bear Workshop located right here in our Medical Center.

Child Life Zone

Welcome to the Child Life Zone (CLZ), a state-of-the-art environment that offers a different kind of “medicine.” At the CLZ, we think games, art, music, creativity and imagination are great therapy and deliver a big dose of fun to help kids feel better.

Family Health Library

Access to the Internet, books, videos, and medical information are available, with professional librarians available to help families find the information they need.

Labyrinth and Prayer Garden

The labyrinth was donated by the Woman’s Board at Cook Children’s Medical Center for the benefit of our patients, families, staff and volunteers. It is open to all who come to the aid of our children, our promise and our community.