Annual Doll Hospital Project by McLaren-Central Michigan
Making a difference at local schools
MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. — Several elementary schools are participating in the re-occurring program to help children become more comfortable around doctors. McLaren-Central Michigan and Mobile Medical Response (MMR) sponsor this every year.
From March 19 to the 28, children get to bring in their stuffed animal or doll and have a fun hospital visit. This program is made to increase awareness on the procedures and to decrease the fear of doctor visits. There are 10 participating schools:
- Beal City Elementary
- Ganiard Elementary
- Morey Charter School
- Pullen Elementary
- Renaissance Academy
- Sacred Heart Academy
- Shepherd Elementary
- St. Joseph the Worker School
- Vowles Elemntary
- Winn Elementary.
Central Michigan University student volunteers will man six stations at each school, the admitting, x-ray, physician, immunization/Band-Aid, discharge and organization station. The students will act as pretend doctors to help each child’s doll or stuffed animal get better.
After, the students get to take a tour of the MMR ambulance and receive a treat bag about the Doll Hospital and McLaren services.
All CMU students are encouraged and are more than welcome to volunteer. The media is also cordially invited to attend.