Animal hospital visits for comforting companions in Dusseldorf - Teddy Hospital offers therapeutic interactions with cuddly animals
On Sunday, 22nd of June, from 11 am to 4:30 pm, the Düsseldorf University Hospital will play host to a unique and heartwarming event – the Teddy Hospital. This initiative, organised by medical students from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, including faculties of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy, as well as trainees in nursing, physiotherapy, and orthoptics/eye clinic, aims to make hospital visits less intimidating for young patients.
The Teddy Hospital will be located on the lawn between Düsseldorf University Hospital and the University, between Selma-Meyer and Wiesbadener streets. No health insurance card or appointment is needed to visit the Teddy Hospital. Children aged three to six can learn to overcome their fear of doctors and hospitals in a playful way.
The Teddy Hospital offers child-friendly equipment for examinations, including a Teddy X-ray machine, a special device for Teddy blood analysis, and a CT scan. This year, for the first time, Physician Assistant students from the Fliedner Fachhochschule are also involved.
Ben Opgen-Rhein, a member of the Teddy Hospital's organisation team, shares the team's excitement for the upcoming event. The Teddy Hospital's motto is: "What I know and understand, causes me less fear when I have to go to the hospital or the doctor myself."
At the Teddy Hospital, children can observe hospital procedures closely as their stuffed animals are the patients. This hands-on approach helps children feel more comfortable, informed, and empowered by familiarising them with the hospital experience through their teddy bears, effectively easing their fears.
The Teddy Hospital event is a testament to the compassion and innovation of the healthcare professionals of tomorrow. It's a wonderful opportunity for children to learn in a fun and engaging way, while also helping to alleviate the anxiety often associated with hospital visits. So, bring your stuffed animal along and join the Teddy Hospital event at Düsseldorf University Hospital on Sunday!
- The Teddy Hospital, an initiative by medical students and healthcare trainees at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, combines science and education, providing a unique learning experience for children in the field of health-and-wellness, as they learn to overcome their fear of medical-conditions and hospitals in a playful and engaging manner.
- The Teddy Hospital event, held annually, offers a unique opportunity for children to engage in learning about various medical procedures, using child-friendly equipment like a Teddy X-ray machine, a special Teddy blood analysis device, and a CT scan, promoting education-and-self-development in a fun and interactive way.
- The Teddy Hospital event not only aims to make hospital visits less intimidating for young patients, but also serves as a platform for learning about health-and-wellness, fostering an understanding and comfort level with medical-conditions that can carry over into their own lives, aligning with the motto: "What I know and understand, causes me less fear when I have to go to the hospital or the doctor myself."
