Child Life
The Child Life Department at Shannon Medical Center assists infants, children, youth, and their families in coping with the stress of the healthcare setting, trauma, and illness through the provision of developmentally appropriate interventions such as education, preparation, play, and psycho-social support in order to facilitate healing and coping while reducing fear, anxiety and pain.
A Child Life Specialist assists pediatric patients with the stress of illness, injury, or treatment by providing education, play, emotional support, and opportunities for self-expression.
Elizabeth Bailey BSN, RN, NPD-BC, CCLS, has over 25 years of experience in healthcare. She received her certification as a Nurse of Professional Development and is a Certified Child Life Specialist.
Hear Elizabeth share more about Child Life Services at Shannon.
Our Child Life Specialist, Elizabeth Bailey, can be contacted at 325.481.6198 or elizabethbailey@shannonhealth.org
Resources for Parents
Supporting Your Child During COVID19 Nasal Swab Testing Source: Source: Mayo Clinic
How to Help Your Child at the Doctor's Office
Tips on How to Support Your Child Having Surgery
How to Support Your Child in the Hospital through Development Stages
Information on Developmental Milestones
Information on Supporting During and After Hospitalization
Information on and Identifying Medical Trauma
Helping Children Involved in Traumatic Events
How to Help When a Grownup Has Cancer
How to Help Your Child During Medical Procedures Source: University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital