Prepare children for a hospital stay or blood draw, IV, CT, MRI, x-ray or anesthesia procedure

Welcome to Packard Kids Connection

Packard Kids Connection

Getting ready for a trip to the hospital has never been so much fun! Packard Kids Connection is a playful Web site designed just for you, a kid aged 5-12 who is coming to Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital. Whether you’re getting a test or treatment or visiting a friend or family member, Packard Kids Connection is loaded with games and activities to give you a head start on your hospital stay. Click a button below to get connected!

Information for Parents

Packard Kids Connection is an engaging, interactive way for children ages 5-12 to learn what it’s like to come to the hospital. The site is:

Child-centered
Designed for kids to navigate with or without a parent’s help
Available in English or Spanish
Closed-captioned

Learn more about the Packard Kids Connection Web site.

Packard Kids Connection also has some important information for parents so they can help prepare their child for a test or treatment and optimize his or her hospital stay.

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
725 Welch Road
Palo Alto, California 94304
(650) 497-8000