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🌟Youth Volunteers🌟

As the summer sun sets and we prepare for the upcoming school year, we at Totally Kids want to take a moment to recognize and thank our outstanding youth volunteers. This summer, these young individuals chose to spend their time with us, not only gaining valuable skills but also making a meaningful difference in the…

Children posing for a photo with the Easter Bunny

Celebrating Easter at Totally Kids: A Joyful Affair for Families and Staff

At Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, every holiday is a chance to spread joy and create unforgettable moments for our patients, their families, and our dedicated staff. This Easter was no exception as we hosted a spectacular celebration filled with laughter, fun, and heartwarming experiences. The highlight of our Easter celebration was undoubtedly the petting zoo,…

Adults doing arts and crafts with the children

Embracing the Power of Family Engagement

Hello everyone! At Totally Kids, we believe in the incredible strength of family engagement in our individual and group activities, particularly in our multi-purpose rooms. These sessions are not just about fun and games; they are about creating meaningful experiences that benefit our residents, families, and staff alike. Let’s delve into why family participation is…

One More From the Heart – 2021 Biker Run

At 10:00 a.m. on November 14th, the sound of revving motorcycles will travel across the Totally Kids parking lot as hundreds of bikers participate in the 31st annual “One More from the Heart” Bike Run. Bikers will travel from all over southern California to donate gifts to our residents. Prior donations have included money to go…

Easter Festivities

The Recreation Therapy and Child Development Departments kicked off a fun filled Easter Event for the Acute patients & staff. The event featured a Petting Zoo and an Easter Egg Hunt held outside on a beautiful Spring day. Our kiddos were all smiles as they held, fed, and snuggled with baby lambs, piglets, bunnies, goats,…

Acute Rehabilitation: Two Unique Services

Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital provides acute care for babies, children, adolescents and young adults from infant to 21 years of age who are recovering from injury, surgery or serious illness and have the potential for recovery and return to home. Offered on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, care is provided in an organized and…

The Power of Horticultural Therapy

Horticultural Therapy is a powerful therapeutic intervention facilitated by our Recreation Therapists. It takes place outside on our beautiful acute courtyard. Our patients especially enjoy having the opportunity to be outdoors in our garden areas to enjoy a fresh breathe of air and feel the warmth of the sun on their face as they get…

Furry Friends Help Our Kids Recover

Pet therapy is an important component of our recreation therapy program. Our patients and residents regularly interact with therapy dogs from the Pet Prescription Team, whose slogan is “Healing hearts through pets.” Today, during one of those visits, three very special dogs were introduced to our kids by their handlers. Megan, Molly, and Allie, who…

Therapeutic Garden Update

We are excited to share a construction update as our therapeutic garden is taking shape! Concrete has been poured for the sidewalks, patio and main entrance. These sidewalks will provide a pathway that will go all the way around the garden; including the fruit trees that were planted last month. “When the project is complete, these…

Totally Kids Annual Easter Celebration Brings Fun and Smiles

Staff members from all departments worked together to host our annual Easter time celebration on March 30. It was a day to remember for patients and residents from every unit on our campus – acute rehab, subacute, intermediate care, and day health. The kids and their families dressed up in nice Easter outfits and headed…