Pre-surgical program: helping everyone prepare
Call 773.880.4810 to register for our pre-surgical program at the main hospital.
Led by the hospital's pediatric surgery nurses and supported by Child Life specialists, our pre-surgical program helps you and your child get ready for surgery.
Designed for children 3 years old and older, as well as their siblings and parents, the program walks everyone through the surgical areas, including an operating room.
Children are encouraged to touch and play with real medical equipment, dress up in surgical clothes and visit the recovery room.
They also also engaged in medical play so parents can be free to ask general pre-surgical questions.
Classes focus on:
- Reducing your child's worries, fears and stress before and after surgery
- Increasing confidence and trust in doctors, nurses and the hospital
- Helping everyone feel more comfortable in a hospital environment
Held most Saturday mornings at the main hospital, individual programs also may be arranged.
Call 773.880.4810 to register or to learn more.