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Chase students and stuffed animals participate in Teddy Bear Clinic
Doctors
and nurses from Catskill Regional Medical Center recently
visited Chase Elementary School to run a Teddy Bear
Clinic.
Kindergarten students were invited to bring a stuffed animal to school that was in need of medical care. Each “patient” was able to see a doctor or nurse to treat their various ailments which ranged from the chicken pox to broken tails. The students and their stuffed friends were also given a tour of a Mobilmedic ambulance and learned what might happen in an emergency.
To top off the event, a Lifenet helicopter landed in the schoolyard. The upper grade students were invited to get a closer look at the helicopter and speak with the pilot. This wonderful event gives children the opportunity to interact with medical personnel in a friendly environment.
Top
photo: Dr. Holden tends to Aiden Herm’s bear, while Mason Atlas
and Dean Frey wait for their turn to see the doctor.
Middle photo: Back row, from left, Nurse Dee, Dr. Holden, the Mobilmedic crew, Principal Susan Gottlieb and Kindergarten teacher Cheryl Hughes and students from Cheryl Hughes’ kindergarten class.
Bottom photo: The pilot of the Lifenet helicopter gives
fifth grade students a tour of the helicopter.
