by Analise Gammariello | Sep 18, 2023 | Other |
Standish Spotlight: Collaborating with Kythe Foundation When thinking of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the notion of resilience comes to mind. The resilience of the patients and families that come to the hospital for clinic visits, infusions, or scans. The...
by Analise Gammariello | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog |
Multiple times during a shift, healthcare professionals may hear a child ask, “Am I going to get a shot?” Fear and anxiety surrounding needles is common for children and adolescents. According to the Center for Disease and Prevention, “2 in 3 children have extreme...
by Analise Gammariello | Jul 5, 2023 | Blog |
“Play promotes trusting relationships between children and their medical providers.” At Jo Ann University Hospital, Andria, a five year old with congenital heart disease, immediately enters the playroom “with a smile on his face, looks around to find us...
