Should I Call A Doctor? Podcast: More than play
Child life rockstar Jamie Gentille shares how she helps kids handle the emotional ups and downs of medical care.
Babies & Toddlers (0-2) Kids (3-11) Tweens & Teens (12+) Child life specialists Healthcare Providers Acute Pain Chronic Pain Procedural Pain Child life specialists Pain Management
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About This Resource
This podcast shines a light on the dedicated Child Life Specialists who support children and their families through some of their most vulnerable moments. Jamie Gentille, System Director of Child Life Services and Community Engagement at Inova Children’s Hospital, answers common questions and gives an in-depth look at how she and her team help young patients navigate the emotional and psychological challenges of hospitalization or during an exam or procedure.Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, or medical professional this episode offers a moving and informative look into a role that blends clinical understanding with compassion and creativity. Tune in to discover the vital role Child Life Specialists play in pediatric care!
Who Is This For
Parents & Caregivers: Learn about how Child Life Specialists can help you and your kids get through medical procedures and have better experiences in health care settings.
Healthcare Providers: This is great information on all the ways Child Life Specialists are a massive value add in medical settings.
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Child Life Specialists Poster
An illustrated guide to the people who help kids cope through some of the hardest moments in healthcare — who they are, what they do, and why every family should know to ask for one.
Blog Post
When Child Life Is Part of the Team, Everything Changes
When Child Life is woven into care from the start, better outcomes follow.
Downloads
Comfort Positions: A Guide for Parents and Healthcare Professionals
This guide shows you how to keep kids safe, and help them feel supported, during medical procedures.
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