August | 2016 | TK News and Stories

TK News and Stories

Having fun with Recreation Therapy!

RECREATION THERAPY & THE POWER OF PLAY Ever think about the connection between health and recreation? Consider this: research supports that children cope better with being hospitalized when given the opportunity to play. Children, adolescents and people of all ages recovering from physical injuries, trauma, medically fragile states and disabilities recover more quickly and are…

Patient and Family Centered Care

Totally Kids is proud to embrace the patient and family-centered approach to healthcare. We believe, as does the Institute for Patient-and Family-Centered Care (IPFCC), that families play a vital role in the recovery and well-being of their loved ones. Therefore, we value the input of family members as active participants in the care and treatment…

Leo’s Story

Guillain-Barré Syndrome. Leo was a typical 17 year-old. He dedicated time to school, friends, family, music, and performing tricks on his freestyle scooter. You would often find Leo jumping over ramps, rails, or many other obstacles. They never posed a huge challenge to Leo, and there is plenty of video footage to prove it! That…