Patient and Family Supportive Services
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American Family Children's Hospital Patient and Family Guide
e-Newsletter for Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Families:
American Family Children's Hospital in Madison, Wisconsin provides patients and families a place to heal in a soothing, child-friendly environment.
The Pediatric Hematology, Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Program is dedicated to providing state-of-the-art cancer care in a family-centered environment.
There are a number of services available at the hospital and in the community to help patients and their families through every step of their treatment and recovery.
Services Provided at American Family Children's Hospital
The services noted here are just a few of the many services provided to patients and their families at American Family Children's Hospital.
- Health Psychology
- Child Life
- Hero Beads (in conjuction with Badger Childhood Cancer Network)
- Hospital School
- Palliative Care Medicine
- Patient Family Advisory Council
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology "Open Forum" Educational Sessions
- Pediatric Pain Team
- Pediatric Sedation
- Positive Image Center
- Rehabilitation Services
- Social Work
- Spiritual Care Services
- Tyler's Place: Sibling Child Care
Services Available in the Community
There are also a number of services and organizations that are both local and nationwide available to help children and their family cope with their illness.
- Badger Childhood Cancer Network (formerly Capital Candlelighters)
- Hospice Care
- Make-A-Wish
- Gilda's Club
- Ronald McDonald House
Programs and Events
Internet Resources
There are several quality
Internet resources where families can find information and support. Including information on
college scholarships and
summer camps.