Reasons to Love Memphis #16 - LeBonheur Children's Hospital

Reasons to Love Memphis #16 - LeBonheur Children's Hospital

LeBonheur Childrens Hospital by Stephen Hackett

Anyone who's ever had a very sick kid knows that Memphis is a great place to get healed at some of the worlds' best children's hospitals. (The photo above is by Stephen Hackett, whose own kid Josiah has been a LeBonheur patient.)

When I toured LeBonheur a few weeks ago, I was struck by the emphasis on family-centered care. Parents are able to stay in hospital rooms with their sick children and the doctors and nurses are focused on working with parents to make sure that kids get better.

One of the most special parts of the hospital is the Bunny Room, a tradition at the hospital where children are able to pick out a toy before surgery so that they have something comforting around them when they wake up.

LeBonheur is building a 12-story addition to the hospital that will double its capacity. The new building will include patient rooms, a bigger NICU, a larger emergency department and more of the family-centered care that LeBonheur is known for.

The new building is opening in 2010, and LeBonheur has launched a campaign to invite Michelle Obama to attend the opening. It would be a wonderful opportunity for the first lady to see firsthand the impact that LeBonheur makes on the community every year and the hundreds of doctors, patients, staff and volunteers that make LeBonheur such a wonderful place.

Here's how you can help: Call 901.287.6030 and request some postcards to send to the White House. Write a formal letter to Mrs. Obama (the address is here). Tell your friends and family about the campaign. Let's let the First Lady know what amazing things we have going on in Memphis.

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Tracy
I love LeBonheur, luckily we've never had a child there but as our pediatrician's office is across the street, we often pop into the underground walkway so the kids can put coins in the little vortex donation thing. All of the staff we run into seem so caring and friendly. Thanks for spreading word about the campaign!
October 15, 2009 8:23am
Memphis Breaki…
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October 15, 2009 10:50am
theisland
Love the video inviting Michelle! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRvJYq1ry5c&feature=player_embedded
October 15, 2009 10:21pm
Lisa @ All Tha…
Love, love, love LeBonheur! We've been to the Bunny Room more times than I want to count due to two boys with congenital heart disease. LeBonheur is lining up to be a major player in the world of pediatric cardiac treatment. Thanks for spreading the word about how blessed we are to have this wonderful institution!
October 15, 2009 11:23pm
I Love Memphis…
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April 21, 2010 9:39am