Events and Classes

Discovery: Learning About Health Care and Hospitals

The Discovery Program was developed to satisfy a child’s curiosity about going to the doctor or the hospital. Discovery travels to preschools, day care centers, and grades Kindergarten through 4th grade. The children will learn about the positive aspects of hospitals and health care settings through a presentation using photographs, videos, dolls, and safe medical supplies. Discovery enhances children’s trust in health care providers and lessens their fears and misconceptions if they or a family member must be hospitalized. The Discovery Program is taught by a Children’s Hospital Child Life Specialist or nurse for groups of 10–25 children. It lasts 40–45 minutes and can be scheduled for morning or afternoon classes, Monday through Friday.

To schedule a Discovery Program visit for your school, complete the application and return it to:

Email: margaret.young@chp.edu
Fax: 724-933-1160
U.S. Mail:
        Community Education Program
        Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
        Pine Center, Suite 450
        11279 Perry Highway
        Wexford, PA 15090

For more information, call 724-933-1100 ext. 309.

Last Update
January 11, 2012

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