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Not all our patients were feeling well enough to meet Santa in-person this year. But he still managed to get in touch! Live from the North Pole, Santa paid virtual visits to patients through video calls on a tablet. Through the power of technology, Santa was able to speak to children of all ages and with various medical conditions from the comfort of their hospital rooms. Rest assured, all the kids were able to relay their holiday wish lists!🎅🎁
Don’t worry if your child has an imaginary friend. That pal may be helping your child in more ways than you can... well, imagine. In this podcast, pediatric psychologist Kate Eshleman discusses the potential benefits of imaginary friends and how to handle their existence. https://cle.clinic/4gkrtaJ
Our rehab patients recently had a very special visitor.🎅 Santa swapped out his sleigh and arrived stylishly in the North Pole SWAT vehicle instead! He walked in singing Jingle Bells and our patients, their families and caregivers joined. Santa listened intently to the kiddos’ wish lists, and we heard some of those wishes have already come true!✨
Our art and music therapy programs support pediatric patients by providing opportunities for self-expression, teaching new skills, assisting with adjustment to illness and hospitalization, assisting with pain management, decreasing anxiety and providing children with an opportunity to have fun. Transformation is seen daily with patients that receive these services, and we invite you to support these programs that enhance lives and aid in the healing of our patients and their families. To support our therapists and help them continue to bring joy during the holiday season and throughout the new year, check out their Amazon wish list here: https://cle.clinic/3l8wAz3
It's all smiles when the Cleveland Cavaliers come for a visit! 🏀 Thank you for spreading holiday cheer and creating lasting memories with our patients. #LetEmKnow
For a year, Gerson struggled with unknown, life-threatening gastrointestinal health issues. He travelled from Costa Rica to the U.S. to receive care from our team of specialists. He underwent a complex surgery that ultimately saved his life. More: https://cle.clinic/3D7H6nc
There’s no magic pill or antibiotic that can knockout RSV. It’s a virus that needs to run its course. In most cases, RSV symptoms (like a runny nose and cough) may last for a week or two before going away. But here are a few things you can do to help your little one’s recovery process and make them feel more comfortable along the way.