April 21, 2006

Children and HealthCare Week celebrates 10 years

For 10 years, the MGH's youngest patients have been recognized, honored and celebrated with a special week of activities dedicated to the quality care provided by MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHC). Below is a list of this year's Children and HealthCare Week activities:

• April 24 -"Hurt Alert Day,"- MGHC staff will provide an educational program about how to treat pediatric pain. In addition, a teddy bear clinic will be held at 11 am in the Ellison 17 playroom, and a caricature artist will visit the Ellison 18 playroom at 6:30 pm.

• April 25 -Grand rounds to be held at noon in the O'Keeffe Auditorium. Lunch will be served. "The Moon Balloon: A Journey of Hope and Discovery for Children and Families," will be the topic presented by Joan Drescher, artist-in-residence for MGHC. In addition, a spring party will be held on the inpatient units at 12:30 pm, hosted by Angels Above, and a special visit from Disney characters will be at 3:30 pm.

• April 26 - The Family-Centered Care Award ceremony will be held from 1:30 to 2:30 pm in the Ellison 17 playroom, followed by an ice cream party on Ellison 18.

• April 27 - The "Queen for a Day"celebration at 3 pm will allow young patients to be pampered with manicures and makeup, then dress up and model their queenly attire.

• April 28 - The Health Fair for Kids with this year's theme "You're Incredible" will be held from 9 am to 3 pm under the Bulfinch Tent. The fair will feature interactive booths related to health, safety and other topics.