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“The Boy and the Heron” by Hayao Miyazaki:
Studio Ghibli portrays a young boy's grief in a mystical fashion -
Honoring Seniors, Caregivers: Inside the Vision of Carehaus:
Carehaus is revolutionizing senior living with affordable apartments that house caregivers and seniors under one roof -
“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt:
Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us
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Tag Archives: Children’s Hospital
China’s Clown Doctors Bring Joy to Children’s Hospitals
China's healthcare system embraces an unusual Swiss program
Over the past 20 years, Switzerland’s clown doctors have made their way to six of China’s top hospitals. And no, this isn’t a bad joke about the Swiss healthcare system. These “doctors” are literally clowns. They wear bright red foam noses, … Continue reading
How Can We Support Families of Children with Serious Illness? An Interview with Jennifer Belke
Whether mending a broken bone or facing the death of a child, Child Life Services can help children and families cope with a hospital stay
The UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, part of the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco, is one of the top children’s hospitals in the nation. They offer compassionate care for virtually all pediatric conditions, including cancer, heart disease, neurological … Continue reading
Easter Bunny Visits Children’s Hospitals
Hospitals Welcome the Joy of the Holiday to Cheer Up Terminally Ill Children
It looks like the Easter Bunny does not overlook hospitals. At hospitals across the country this time of year, the creature of Springtime fantasy and glee is making the rounds to spread a bit of joy to sick children. Last … Continue reading