Child Life Program

Preparation, procedural support and medical play

• Enhance patient's understanding of medical procedures by utilizing developmentally appropriate language and teaching aids to describe the typical sequence of events and sensory information
• Support patients before, during and after medical procedures
• Utilize pictures, books, puppets/dolls, and realistic medical equipment to help prepare children in age-appropriate ways

Individualized coping plans

• Collaborate with patients and families to customize a plan to maximize coping during healthcare experiences
• Identify alternative ways to promote pain management

Activity and teen centers

Our activity centers are designed to be a safe environment for patients and families to relax and focus on having fun.

The Activity Center is located on the 4th floor of our inpatient unit. We offer numerous arts and crafts, medical play tools, board games, toys and video games for all ages.

For teens, we offer a special teen activity room with teen-specific activities not offered in the all-ages activity room. The Teen Activity Center is open to all patients ages 13–18 and is located on the 5th floor of our inpatient unit.

Patients and families are encouraged to visit our Ronald McDonald Family Room and Healing Garden on the first floor.

Sibling support

We offer individualized support and resources for siblings affected by their brother or sister's hospitalization or healthcare experiences.