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 Child life specialists offer support services to hematology and
oncology families during clinic visits, outpatient procedures, and
treatments. They work closely with the child's care team to help
patients and families cope and adjust to their illness. Child life
services are also available during sedation, radiologic tests or
treatment, and other outpatient procedures.
Support Groups
Child life specialists assist with support groups for hematology/oncology
patients and their families. The support groups provide education
and give families a chance to meet others who are experiencing the
same issues. We offer the following support groups.
PRIDE (Presenting Realistic Ideas to
Develop Empowerment)
This support group addresses the educational and emotional needs
of parents who have children with bleeding disorders. The goal is
to give parents tools and support to cope with the challenges of
raising a child with a bleeding disorder. Children and siblings
also find friendship and support at the meetings through conversation
and play. Monthly activities may include educational sessions selected
by parents, scrap-booking, or fun family outings. The group meets
once a month for a scheduled activity and a free dinner. Free child
care is also provided.
To learn more about PRIDE, call 912-350-7285.
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SET (Support and Education for Transition)
Focus and Ready SET
The SET Focus group is for children ages 12 to 17 who have sickle
cell disease. The group helps adolescents become self-sufficient
in their medical care. This is accomplished through support and
ongoing education about their disease. While the children are meeting,
their parents also learn about sickle cell disease and how to help
their children take responsibility for disease management.
The Ready SET group is for children ages 7 to 11 years old
who have sickle cell disease. The group is similar to SET Focus,
except that the information is geared toward a younger audience.
Both groups meet once a month for a scheduled activity and a free
dinner.
To learn more about SET Focus and Ready SET, call 912-350-3396.
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POPPS (Pediatric Oncology Patient and
Parent Support)
This support group is for The Children's Hospital oncology patients
and their family members. The group educates families about childhood
cancer and allows them to connect with other families that are dealing
with the same issues. The group meets once a month for a scheduled
activity and all family members are encouraged to attend. The meetings
may include lunch, a speaker, or family outings around Savannah.
For more information about POPPS, call 912-350-5632 or 912-350-5616.
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