Monday, May 12, 2008

Teddy Bears help reduce stress levels in children

http://centegra.org/WhatsNew.asp?PageID=WTN000014


Children and their stuffed animals will have the opportunity to experience an 'Official Check-up'; and learn what might happen when they need to come to the hospital when they are sick or hurt. They will visit several care stations and meet healthcare providers including emergency department nurses who will give an assessment of their stuffed animal's current health, a medical imaging technician who will help explain what happens when patients (including stuffed animals) need an x-ray, a phlebotomist or laboratory technician who will teach the children about the different types of tests that may be performed to help the doctors and nurses find out what is making them feel ill or hurt. The surgical team will also be on hand to show guests the outpatient surgical center and answer any questions the children or their parents may have about having surgery.