Special Events

The Child Life department celebrates patient birthdays and organizes holiday parties. The department is also responsible for scheduling outside entertainment and special guests for the patients and their families.

Pet Therapy

The Child Life Department organizes regular monthly visits from specially trained and certified dogs through the C.H.A.M.P.ion Therapy Dog Program. The dogs promote peer interaction and also provide patients with an element of diversion and fun.

Cick Here to read about Harry & Tommy, the pet therapy dogs

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Hospital Playrooms

All patients are encouraged to attend one of the three playrooms at Cardinal Glennon while they are in the hospital. The Child Life department provides a developmentally appropriate and safe playroom environment that allows patients to engage in activities individually or with their peers. The playrooms are supervised by the Child Life volunteers.

In addition, Starlight Starbright computer program is available for children ages 13 and older. Starlight Starbright is a community where children with serious illnesses can interact nationwide, creating their own personal support networks. In addition to chatting online, patients can get answers to questions about their diagnoses on a special learning page, and even create stories and play games.

 

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