Recreation Therapy & Child Life
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Location 725 Welch Road, 3rd Floor Palo Alto, CA 94304 Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am-8:00 pm Fridays, 8:30 am-5 pm Weekends, 12:30 pm-4:30 pm |
Phone: (650) 497-8336 Fax: (650) 498-2455 |

The goals of the Recreation Therapy / Child Life Department are:
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To make hospitalization a positive, meaningful experience
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To reduce the strangeness of the medical environment through famiilar toys and activities
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To serve as a role model and resouce for parents
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To provide opportunities for children to experience success, control, creativity and self expression
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To serve as a resource to health professionals regarding play, development, and adjustment to illness, medical treatment and/or hospitalization