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News and insight from Franciscan about our philosophy of hope through healthcare and recent issues affecting children’s wellness.
The Kids’ Closet
Many people walk by the nondescript door on the first floor in Building 3 without taking a second look. But if you look closer, you will see a door that… Continue Reading
Child Life for Inpatient Mental Health Programs
At Franciscan Children’s our Child Life Specialists promote effective coping, and facilitate healing through play, preparation, education, and self-expression activities. In honor of Child Life Month, we’re sitting down with them to learn more about how they’ve expanded their team to provide support and services to patients in our Inpatient Mental Health Program.
Child Life: Tips for making medical experiences more comfortable for your child
Bringing your child to the dentist or the pediatrician may be “routine,” but our Child Life team knows that these visits often come with uncomfortable or new experiences that can be difficult or scary for kids. Here are a few simple tricks that you can use to make your child feel more comfortable during these experiences.
Why We Love (and Need) Child Life
At Franciscan Children’s, our Child Life Specialists work closely with children in our inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation, inpatient Pulmonary Rehabilitation, and outpatient Surgical Services programs and can frequently be seen spreading their contagious, fun spirit throughout our campus. In celebration of Child Life Month and the wonderful work that they do, we asked staff and patients what they love the most about Child Life, and why it’s so important.
A Day in the Life of a Franciscan Child Life Specialist
In celebration of Child Life Month we’re giving you a peek into a day in the life of a Child Life Specialist at Franciscan and what makes our program so special!
Surgical Services: Child Life in the Operating Room
Courtney White, Certified Child Life Specialist, talks about the Child Life presence in the Surgical Services Operating Room at Franciscan Hospital for Children.
How Donors Impact our Children and Families
Courtney DiStefano, Child Life, talks about how our donors impact the lives of our children and families and why your generosity matters.
Celebrating Mother’s Day at FHC
This Mother’s Day, our Child Life staff honored mothers of our patients with a special day where they could feel appreciated and cared for by those caring for their kids
Meet Our Child Life Team
At Franciscan Hospital for Children, our Child Life Specialists work closely with children in our inpatient rehabilitation program and can frequently be seen spreading their contagious, fun spirit throughout the Hospital. In celebration of Child Life Month and the wonderful work that they do, we asked them some questions about Child Life and are sharing their answers with you!