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| PlayMG donates new gaming systems to pediatric patients |
| Date: 12/21/2012 Contact: Amy Albin (aalbin@mednet.ucla.edu) Phone: (310) 794-8672 |
According to the San Diego-based company, "MG" stands not only for "more game," but it also stands for "more good." The Chase Child Life program at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA is staffed by child life specialists who are part of an interdisciplinary, family-centered model of care. They focus on the social, emotional and developmental needs of hospitalized children by communicating accurate and age-specific information, identifying potential stressors, and planning and practicing coping strategies. UCLA's program offers a variety of specialized services, including therapeutic intervention (including music, dance and art therapy and medical play); pre-hospitalization visits for children and their families; developmental preparation and support before, during and after medical procedures; supervision of the children's playroom, state-of-the-art teen lounge and family resource room; organization of special events that entertain and engage children and families; and much more. Established in 1968, UCLA's program was one of the first of its kind in the country and continues to be a model for other medical centers.
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PlayMG, makers of the first dedicated pocketable Wi-Fi Android app gaming system for young people, donated 25 MG gaming systems to the Chase Child Life department at Mattel Children's Hospital UCLA on Dec. 20.Add a comment
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