Each child
is encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal "patient" to learn a
ll about what happens when you go to the hospital. Stuffed animals will be
available (while supplies last)\, registration is suggested. \;Each child
is encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal "patient" to learn a
ll about what happens when you go to the hospital. Stuffed animals will be
available (while supplies last)\, registration is suggested. \;
Each teddy bear/stuffed animal "patient" can receive immunizations\, ba ndages\, x-rays\, measured for height and weight\, blood pressure\, and mo re! And once the "patient" has visited all of the stations\, they will rec eive a certificate of good health. The first 100 kids will receive a free book!
\nTarget audience: kids 4 &ndash\; \;8-years old
\nT he Teddy Bear Clinic takes place in a friendly and non-threatening environ ment where interactive stations are set up with real and play medical equi pment. At each station\, kids are encouraged to learn and explore as they perform play hospital procedures on their furry friends. As a result\, kid s may be less fearful and more relaxed should they have to undergo similar procedures in the future. \;
\nThe Teddy Bear clinic is part of Broward Health Medical Center. Hosted by Broward Health\, Child Life depa rtment in conjunction with \;the Broward County Library. The mission o f \;Broward Health \; is to provide quality healthcare to the people we serve and support the ne eds of all physicians and employees.
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