Our Blog
News and insight from Franciscan about our philosophy of hope through healthcare and recent issues affecting children’s wellness.
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
Occupational Therapy: Favorite iPad Apps
Numerous (and often free) iPad applications can be used to help children of various ages and abilities to develop and master skills in a fun way. Take a look at some of our favorite apps, grouped according to the skill area typically addressed by occupational therapists.
Kennedy Day School Lemonade Stand:
Project Launch
In collaboration with Bug’s Bikes, our Kennedy Day School Project Excel students and staff are opening a Lemonade Stand! From building to decorating, designing advertisements to squeezing lemons, our students will assist in all aspects of this project.
Torticollis
Torticollis. A word that might make you think of tortoises or turtles, Torticollis is actually Latin for “twisted neck.” As a parent, you might recognize Torticollis in a few different ways. Your baby or toddler may hold their head tilted to the side, or turn their head in just one direction. Torticollis can also be associated with Plagiocephaly, or a flat head.
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!
Chris P. Bacon Visits FHC
Thanks to the generous support of an anonymous donor, Chris and Dr. Len flew all the way to Boston from their home in Florida to visit our children and spread their story of triumph in the face of adversity.
7 Tooth Brushing Tips for Children
Good habits are developed from an early age. Here are seven tooth brushing tips for children from our Pediatric Dentistry staff to help parents make good dental hygiene fun and easy!
New Exterior Signage
In the days and weeks ahead you can look forward to additional improvements to our signage on the inside of our buildings.
Indoor Activity Ideas for Kids
Long winter days, rainy days, or a chilly Saturday with no plans? Take this list and run with it. These indoor activity ideas for kids can be altered for any age, creating endless possibilities for fun and learning.
Making Our Holidays Merry & Bright
At the beginning of the holiday season we publish a Holiday Wish List containing any number of items relayed by our staff that our children have asked for. Ranging from bibs to DVDs, arts and crafts to dolls, each toy is a wish and a gift for the child that receives it, and we count on the generosity of others to help us fulfill those wishes.
Welcome to Our New Site!
You made it! Welcome to our new Franciscan Hospital for Children website.