Play has a vital role in promoting a child’s growth and development. It allows for self-expression, enhances the child’s ability to cope with stress, provides for a sense of control, normalizes the healthcare setting, and helps meet developmental milestones.
At UMC Children’s Hospital, we have a playroom and a teen room (for patients 10 years or older) for pediatric patients and siblings. In addition, there is a small play area located in Outpatient Surgery and the Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic