WVU Medicine Golisano Children's

Our Programs

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The Hostetler Family Resource Center

The Hostetler Family Resource Center at WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s is a special place dedicated to the support of family-centered care. Its mission is to ensure families are armed with the resources and services needed so that their sole focus can be on their children. The Hostetler Family Resource Center is open to the parents, grandparents, guardians, and spouses (significant others) of patients of WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s.

Lunch is provided for families Monday through Friday from Noon to 2 p.m. on a first come first serve basis or while supplies last.

Free coffee bar

Computer access

Information about Morgantown, including restaurants, hotels, and recreational activities

Laundry services

Toiletries available

Family orientation

Assistance creating a MyWVUChart account

Educational and psychosocial support events and programs, including CPR, movie nights, etc.

Education of safety products, including car seats and bike helmets

Evaluation of need for and connection to appropriate staff (social workers, chaplains, Child Life, school intervention)

Child Life Program

The Child Life Specialists at WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s are highly trained professionals who support children ranging in age from infants to adolescents in coping with the stress and uncertainty of illness, injury, disability, and hospitalization.

The program’s provides medical education, preparation, and support, to aid in reducing fear and anxiety in hospitalized children and families.

To contact the Child Life Program, call 304-554-8535 or email [email protected].

Activity Center

The Activity Center is for patients and families to visit when they would like a break from their hospital room. The Activity Center is open Monday through Friday.

Contact the activity assistant at 304-554-8535, for further questions and to schedule a play time.

Donations

All material donations made to WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s are handled by the Child Life Program. All donated items must be new.

A wish list is available below and on the Amazon website.

To schedule a donation, call Child Life at 304-554-8535 or send email to [email protected].

School Intervention Program

The School Intervention Program acts as a liaison between schools and hospitalized children to ensure they continue receiving education services and re-enter school in the safest way possible with plans to help students be successful with their academics.

Contact our School Intervention Specialist at 304-554-8559 for more information.

Injury Prevention

At WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s, our Injury Prevention and Safety Program is here to help keep your child safe, at home, on the road, and in the community. Accidental injuries are the leading cause of serious harm and death in kids ages 1 to 19. Many of these injuries are preventable with the right tools, knowledge, and support.

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