More space for specialty care 🩺

Cook Children’s Medical Center to open Dodson Specialty Clinics expansion in March

The newly expanded Dodson Specialty Clinic is expected to open in March. | Rendering by Cook Children’s Medical Center

Cook Children’s Medical Center is getting ready to open an expansion of the Dodson Specialty Clinics in the Medical District in March.

The $100 million project includes a nine-story addition along 8th Avenue to provide a more convenient experience for patients and their families who are visiting one of the 35+ specialty clinics.

The original six-story Dodson Specialty Clinics (500 Cooper St.) was built in 2012 and houses nearly all of Cook Children’s outpatient clinics, doctors’ offices, and a six-operating room ambulatory surgery and imaging center.

The new facility spans 240,000 sqft and will house six new services — including surgery, imaging, dialysis, infusion, neurology, and oncology — under one roof. The expansion will support a number of new additions like a maternal/fetal medicine clinic, a cafe, pharmacy, and retail space, to name a few. Here’s a look at what else is new.

Peaks Tech Zone 📲

A new self-service space will give families an opportunity for one-on-one assistance from a health technology advocate — called a techspert — who will help visitors with everything from setting up their MyCookChildren’s patients portal, to syncing their phone to medical devices, and learning how to utilize virtual care.

Sibling Support Center 🎨

Kids will have a safe and fun place to get involved with creative arts activities, music, and video games, during their sibling’s clinic appointment. Located on the first floor, the space will be open to kids ages 3-12, Monday through Friday, for up to 90 minutes per visit.

Jane and John Justin Institute for Mind Health 🩺

Slated to open this fall, the Justin Institute will simplify the patient’s access to their medical team by incorporating overlapping specialties associated with the nervous system under one roof. The new addition is designed to eliminate barriers and help medical providers coordinate better care.

PARKING JUST GOT EASIER

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Monday, Jan. 23

Zumba Class | Monday, Jan. 23 | 6-7 p.m. + 7-8 p.m. | Highland Hills Recreation Center, 1600 Glasgow Rd., Fort Worth | $12 | Get movin’ and groovin’ with this dance-based fitness class.

Tuesday, Jan. 24

Jarrod Morris | Tuesday, Jan. 24 | 9:30 p.m. | Bud Light Roadhouse, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | Free with purchase of FWSSR ticket | The up-and-coming Texas country singer-songwriter is known for bringing a unique Western style to his songs.

Wednesday, Jan. 25

Sustainability Workshop | Wednesday, Jan. 25 | 6 p.m. | Central Library, 500 W. 3rd St., Fort Worth | Free | The city invites you to share your thoughts and learn more about the planned sustainability efforts for the Future City Hall.

Thursday, Jan. 26

Fort Worx Showcase Dinner | Thursday, Jan. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | Taste Community Restaurant, 1200 S. Main St., Fort Worth | $200-$2,500 | Enjoy a multi-course meal prepared by apprentices as they showcase their new skills.

Friday, Jan. 27

Chinese Takeout | Friday, Jan. 27 | 6 p.m. | Indulge, 425 W. 3rd St., Fort Worth | $89 | Learn how to make classic Chinese, including beef and broccoli, crab rangoon, and Chinese greens.

Saturday, Jan. 28

Dish Gardens | Saturday, Jan. 28 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $30-$35 | Learn how to make your own plant arrangement with instructor Jack Winterrowd — registration closes Wednesday, Jan. 25.

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Community

In honor of TCU’s 150th birthday, downtown is glowing purple. TCU is inviting businesses, residents, and fans to display purple lights, starting tonight through Sunday, Jan. 29. Several celebrations will take place this week including a drone display and an immersive TCU experience. 💜

Drink

Sip on this — Railcar Coffee & Spirits (112 W. Exchange Ave.) in the Stockyards will soon be the flagship store for John Wayne Gold Handle Coffee. According to its website, the cafe is inspired by The Duke’s tradition of gifting personalized gold-handed mugs. The shop will serve coffee and wine and is expected to open in March. ☕

Cause

Texas Health Resources granted nearly $1.7 million to local community groups, including Taste Project and Eastside Ministries. The nonprofit hospital system gave a total of $8 million to organizations across North Texas in Community Impact Grants. 💰

Open

Relax and unwind at Vitalyc Medspa now open in University Park Village — between Madewell and Ann Taylor. The spa provides services like injections and fillers, body contouring, face and skin rejuvenation, and wellness services, among other things. Book a complimentary consultation. 🩺

Sports

The Arlington Renegades are holding an open practice on Saturday, Jan. 28. Fans can stop by Choctaw Stadium (1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington) to watch the semi-pro XFL team from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parking is free. 🏈

Environment

Molson Coors is moving its Fort Worth brewery to 100% renewable energy. In an agreement with EDF Energy Sources, the brewery will use wind power generated by the King Creek Wind Farm in Throckmorton. The beverage company has a target goal of zero net emissions by 2050. 🔋 (Beverage Daily)

Travel

Scott’s Cheap Flights is going, going... Going. The travel membership that saves you hundreds on flights has a new name, and in honor of the rebrand, you can get 30% off a Premium membership with code 6AMCITY30. What you’ll get: last minute weekend trips, mistake fares, and early deal alerts. Hurry — this offer ends tomorrow, Jan. 24. ✈️*

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Hit the road for the Inaugural 2023 TX BBQ Trail

Four Fort Worth barbecue joints are part of the 50 founding businesses. | Photo by TX BBQ Trail

Buckle up y’all, the 2023 TX BBQ Trail is taking Fort Worth by the horns. Four local barbecue restaurants were selected as part of the 50 founding businesses to participate in the self-guided culinary tour across Texas.

Participants can use the TX BBQ Trail app to explore and discover the most delicious small towns across the Lone Star State. This year’s event will put local restaurants Dayne’s Craft Barbecue, Hurtado Barbecue, Smoke-A-Holics BBQ, and Panther City BBQ on the map — literally.

Here’s how to get involved:

Download the TX BBQ Trail from the app store on your mobile device
Sign up to join the trail with an email
Explore the featured barbecue joints
Connect your bluetooth to check-in at participating restaurants
The more places you visit, the more Real Experience Points (RXP) you earn

It’s that easy — check-in, eat delicious barbecue, and earn points.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Rebecca.

Editor’s pick: Mattel donated thousands of toys to kids at Cook Children’s last week in honor of 7-year-old Athena Strand from Wise County.

Mattel donated Barbies, dinosaur toys, Hot Rods, and everything in between to patients. It was part of a “You Can Do Anything” event set up by Cook Children’s Medical Center and Athena’s family. Read more about the donation and the hospital’s impact on Athena.

Missed Friday’s newsletter? Keep your kiddos entertained with our list of 25 kid-friendly activities.

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