Family-Centered Care
Six Ways Child Life Specialists Improve Your Child’s Hospital Stay
While no parent wants their child to end up spending time in the hospital, Child Life Specialists are trained professionals who work to make the experience as positive as possible. Not every hospital has child life specialists. This is something that makes children’s hospitals unique. Primary Children’s Hospital has 21 Certified Child Life Specialists at […]
Managing Stress During the Holidays
The holidays are a special time for creating memories and traditions with family and friends. However, for many, the holidays are also a stressful time with extra demands and activities. Here are some tips for how to take care of yourself and have a less stressful holiday season.
Patient Engagement: The New Vital Sign
by Janet Craig RN, MS, PNP Clinical Nurse Specialist Don’t be surprised if your doctor starts pushing you to be more “engaged” in your child’s care. What does that mean? Patient engagement means you: Keep track of medical information Are on top of chronic conditions, even if your child has several Become familiar with medications, diagnoses, and test […]
Story Lines: Music Therapy Brings Hope To Naomi
by Elizabeth Hymas, Naomi’s Mother Chubbuck, Idaho My ten-year-old daughter was in a tragic accident that left her entire face fractured from the bottom of her eye sockets down to her chin. One minute she was an active basketball-playing, sing/song-strumming, hot dog-eating, regular ol’ happy girl, and the next minute we were using Life Flight […]
