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Child Life Services
800 Commissioners Rd E
London, ON
N6A 5W9
London, ON
N6A 5W9
519-685-8368
Administration: Mon-Fri 8am-4pmEmergencies: Daily 24 hours
Last Updated: Aug 15, 2023: Suggest an edit
Eligibility / Target Population
Infants, children, youth and families in Paediatric Inpatient Units, Paediatric Medical Day Unit, Paediatric Day Surgery, Operating Rooms, Post Anaesthesia Care Unit, Paediatric Critical Care Unit and Burns and Plastics Unit
Languages
English
Language Notes
Interpretation services available upon request
Area Served
Southwestern Ontario
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services
Program helps children and youth adjust to and understand hospitalization, medical procedures, illness and injury
Therapeutic Clown - Non-medical staff member * available Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
- information to help children and their families understand their reactions and concerns to the hospital experience
- explanations of medical experiences
- opportunities to explore and cope with “pretend” and/or actual medical equipment to increase comfort level and familiarity with medical care
- assists families in selecting procedures, tests and exams
- suggest coping techniques for procedures
- may be present during medical procedures and provide information about medical events
- support to family members such as siblings by helping them adjust to the hospital environment and understand health care experiences
- provide opportunities to play
- offer and adapt activities when children are on bed rest and/or in isolation
- coordinate holiday entertainment, special visitor events, and recognition of significant events such as birthdays
Therapeutic Clown - Non-medical staff member * available Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri
Last Updated: Aug 15, 2023: Suggest an edit
