August | 2017 | TK News and Stories

All About Biofeedback

When people hear the word Biofeedback they often do not know what it is. The word Bio means body, which translates as body feedback. The buzzwords often associated with Biofeedback are Trauma, Anxiety, Pain Management, Injury Recovery, Mind Body Connection, Self Regulation and Relaxation Response. Did you know that the US Olympic Team is required…

Back To School Means Cold & Flu Prevention!

It is that time of year again! The start of a new school year. Here at Totally Kids, we thought it was a good time to remind everyone how they can stay healthy while heading back to school and with cold & flu season upon us. Make a habit of constantly washing your hands. Each…

Applied Virtual Reality at TK

Virtual Reality is a 3D, typically interactive digital environment projected through a headset that fully blocks out other visual stimuli. Medical researchers have effectively used immersive virtual reality as an analgesic, pain management tool, anxiety reducer, and distraction intervention for patients undergoing painful and tedious medical treatments as well as trauma resulting in anxiety and…

We Specialize In Neurological Disorders

From the time our acute hospital opened its doors in 2014, the common thread among the majority of our pediatric patients has been neurological disorders. The level of acuity we provide has allowed us to be successful, often seeing our patients meet their rehabilitation outcomes ahead of the expected time. So, what exactly is a…

Keeping Up With Nick

Last week we introduced you to Nick Tusant, a patient in the Totally Kids Acute Rehabilitation Hospital. We wanted to bring you an update on Nick, and the love and support his family has received since his accident. As a patient in our acute rehabilitation hospital, Nick Tusant goes out of his way to make…

Volunteer Opportunity Awaits at Totally Kids

Youth Volunteer Program Starting in June, we conducted interviews for the Totally Kids Youth Volunteer Program. Children and teens from the ages of 11- 17 years old have the opportunity to volunteer with our Child Development Department. Our volunteers will work directly with our residents by providing fun and meaningful activities that are both age…

A Night To Remember

This year four lucky patients went on an outing to attend the “Surf Shack” prom at Trinity Church in Redlands. When 2 of our patients found out that prom was coming soon, they asked if the Child Development Department could help them ask two young ladies in a special way. The first patient learned that…

Meet Nick

A DAY THAT STARTED LIKE ANY OTHER On the morning of Friday, March 24, 2017, Nick Tusant made the short walk to school as he did every morning. Nick, a 16-year-old junior at West Valley High School, earned good grades, and looked forward to the start of his classes. On that day, Nick would not…

May The Force Be With You!

In May of this year the 501st Legion held a Star Wars event for the patients and staff at Totally Kids. 16 volunteers dressed up in full character costumes and joined us for an afternoon full of fun. Patients visited with Star Wars characters such as: Rey, Kilo Ren, Boba & Jengo fett, Stormtroopers, and…