Teddy Bear “Clinic” helps Children understand Cancer Treatment

In the face of a parent’s cancer diagnosis, children often grapple with fear and uncertainty. To address this, Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, in collaboration with Wonders & Worries, hosted a heartwarming event: the Teddy Bear Clinic. This unique initiative aims to provide children with a deeper understanding of their parents’ cancer treatment journey while offering comfort and empowerment in the process.

The Teddy Bear Clinic allows children to see how a teddy bear is “treated” in a mock hospital setting.  The goal of the interactive activities and demonstrations is for the young participants to gain insight into the medical procedures and equipment commonly used in cancer treatment. From learning about IVs to understanding the purpose of ports, the clinic provided a safe space for children to ask questions and demystify the hospital experience.

Watch the video below and on YouTube to see moments of the Teddy Bear “Clinic” and listen to interviews with Canopy Program Manager Marcella Herrera and parent Allison Neves.

Video courtesy of Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center / Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Video edited by Jennifer Bruse / Hello Woodlands.

If your life has been impacted by cancer, whether you were the patient, caregiver or family member, you have a safe haven at Canopy. For more information on Memorial Hermann’s Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center at The Woodlands, please visit here. For more information on Wonders & Worries, click here. 

Source: Memorial Hermann

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