TK News and Stories

33rd Annual One More from the Heart Run

This past Sunday, on November 12th, 2023, our hospital hosted the 33rd annual “One More from the Heart” bike run event, marking a triumphant return after three years of drive-thru events. The resounding success of the day brought an electrifying energy, joy, and meaningful connections to our hospital. Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to the…

Annual Harvest Party

What an incredible celebration our Annual Harvest Party turned out to be on October 27th! The event brought boundless joy and laughter to residents and their families, leaving everyone in high spirits. This year’s Harvest Party was a seamless blend of engaging activities and heartwarming moments that created memories to last a lifetime. The festivities began…

Marilyn’s Unwavering Spirit

A Triumph at the Live Like Jojo Walk In a world that often demands extraordinary resilience, Marilyn, a remarkable 9-year-old, stands as a shining example of unwavering strength. Her journey is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to overcome even the most formidable challenges. Battling Stickler syndrome, Chronic respiratory failure, and relying on a…

Michelle Pessoa receiving Employee of the Month award.

Staff Spotlight: Michelle Pessoa

Michelle Pessoa’s incredible journey at Totally Kids is a testament to the company’s unwavering dedication to staff development, growth, and support. Her story is an inspiration for all who seek to thrive in a nurturing environment that values continuous learning. Starting in May 2003 as a Pre-school Teacher at Kidship, a former Pediatric Day Health…

A Magical Tea Party

Let’s dive into a day at Totally Kids, where rehabilitation isn’t just about hard work, but also about creating moments of joy and connection. Meet our incredible team: Alana, Julie, and Jessica. They’re the driving force behind our unique approach to therapy, where every session is an adventure in progress and positivity. Picture this: a…

Annual Harvest Festival

This year’s Annual Harvest Celebration was a truly special and magical event. Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital held an animated outdoor parade filled with ghouls, princesses, pirates, superheroes, and more! The patients here enjoyed a fun and interactive day full of smiles and surprise characters. Our patients and staff had the opportunity to participate in a…

Subacute Preschool Program

Our Preschool Program is here! Totally Kids is proud to announce that it has incorporated a dynamic, interactive, fun-filled program in our hospital. The program caters to our 2–5-year-old (active population) in our Subacute Area. The program looks to foster skills such as gross and fine motor development, social interactions, language development, sensory exploration, music,…

Remembering America’s Fallen Heroes.

This is a note of thanks for those who have died to keep us free, from Doug Padgett, President and CEO of Totally Kids. Join us in the National Moment of Remembrance at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service…

The Employee of the Month for April 2022

Congratulations to our April 2022 Employee of the Month Award winner, Gary “Shane” Carriger, Respiratory Therapist. Shane was nominated for this award by his peers for his dedication to patient care and his commitment to teamwork. Collectively, the multidisciplinary team strongly supports Shane to be recognized in this way, for his extraordinary care and dedication….

Annual Easter Party!

On Friday, April 15th, Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital held our Annual Easter Party! This year, we had the opportunity to invite 2 family members for each patient and resident to join in on the fun. During the party, participants enjoyed an egg hunt, a petting zoo with several animals, and picture taking with the Easter Bunny. Easter crafts…