To help calm nerves and reduce fears related to surgery, pediatric patients at St. Luke’s Hospital can now drive themselves into the operating room. The drivable, toy car is decorated with child-favorite superheroes, has functioning headlights and can be driven either by children themselves, or by remote control. “Surgery can be scary at any age, but especially so for our youngest, most vulnerable patients,” said Dr. Feinerman, Southcoast Health’s Chief of Otolaryngology. “This truly helps everyone involved. When parents see their children put at ease, it puts them at ease as well.”
Dr. Ray Kruger, President & CEO of Southcoast Health agreed. “We are grateful for the continuous support of the Friends of Jack Foundation, who make it possible to provide an even more personalized experience for our littlest patients,” he said. “These donations remind us how important and influential it is to meet our patients with clinical excellence and compassionate care. They help us foster a welcoming and friendly environment, and thereby help children build a positive relationship with their health care.”
