Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Thank you to our community partner @kendrascott for making #MothersDay special for our patients, parents & caregivers at #RadyChildrens!📿🎒.

Happy #NursesWeek to our incredible #TeamRady #nurses! Thank you for always going above & beyond to provide world-class care for our patients & their families. Your hard work & commitment light up our community. 💙🌟

Happy #TeacherAppreciationWeek to all of our teachers at #RadyChildrens preschool, Alexa's PLAYC, with locations in #Murietta & #SanDiego! 🍎✏️ Alexa's PLAYC offers a unique learning environment that embraces all children, including typically developing children & children at risk for or diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The program is distinguished by its play-based curriculum, and is enhanced with ASD-specific techniques. Discover more about the program: https://rchsd.co/3y7qTvz

We are excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Vijay Patel as the Director of Pediatric Complex Sinus and Skull Base Surgery Program here at #RadyChildrens & assistant professor of Otolaryngology at UC San Diego School of Medicine! 👏 Dr. Patel is set to spearhead a multidisciplinary team of physicians committed to providing comprehensive care for pediatric patients with complex sinonasal & skull base lesions. “With this new program, we’re providing children with sinus and skull base conditions with new, minimally invasive options and excellent, long-term outcomes. It’s imperative that we increase access to these treatments and train the next generation of clinicians and I couldn’t be more thrilled to lead these efforts at Rady Children’s,” says Dr. Patel. Keep reading: https://rchsd.co/3UZSBUl

An unforgettable event celebrating 50 years of our Pediatric Orthopedic Fellowship Program here at #RadyChildrens! 🌟 We had the pleasure of welcoming back Fellows from previous years, including international alumni. The event was enriched with past Fellows' insights about how the program has impacted their professional lives, as well as current Fellows' research projects and innovations. These individuals have significantly contributed to the quality of care we provide at Rady Children's. 💙

Adrian, a musically inclined 8-year-old, lost her hearing at the age of 4. With the help of Cochlear OSIA devices & our talented team of audiologists, Adrian can now hear herself playing the piano. 🎶👂 Read more about how our research contributed to lowering the FDA approval for the OSIA devices to children down to age 5. ⬇ 

Rady Children’s FACES for the Future partnered with the Culinary Arts program at Hoover High School to host a “Food Is Medicine” workshop. Students learned about how medicine & diet are intertwined to support an individual’s health needs & learn about related careers. 🧑🍳 Thank you to #RadyChildrens Clinical Nutrition Manager Kaitlin Dresser & Retail/ Catering Supervisor Paul Schwab for participating in the panel & inspiring #SanDiego youth! 🌟 Learn more about FACES ➡️ https://rchsd.co/3UIagj2

When 3-year-old Rickey received his autism diagnosis, #RadyChildrens Alexa's PLAYC in Murrieta became a lifeline—a place where Rickey could receive tailored support, & where his parents could learn alongside him. Now, having completed the program, Rickey holds the distinction of being the first child with autism to enroll at Alexa's PLAYC in Murrieta. 💙 Reflecting on their experience, Rickey's mom shares, "Our experience with Alexa's PLAYC has been truly transformative. Through specialized techniques & strategies, Rickey received the individualized attention necessary for his growth." Alexa's PLAYC, with locations in #Murrieta & #SanDiego, is an early education program designed to offer comprehensive support & early intervention services for children with developmental needs, including autism spectrum disorder, alongside typically developing children. Learn more about Rickey's journey ➡️ https://rchsd.co/3UJsC3h

We are celebrating #PatientExperienceWeek & want to highlight two outstanding team members who exemplify the importance of what our patients & families experience during their time in the outpatient specialty clinics. See what Sarah & Angel said when asked what they enjoyed most about their jobs. ⬇️ "The best part of my job is working alongside a very skilled and knowledgeable group of people. All of the staff and providers work tirelessly to support the patients and to provide the best patient care possible. It is encouraging and rewarding to work with such an engaged group of individuals. I believe this dedication and commitment really allows for a great patient experience." -Sarah "The best part about my job is that I get to build relationships with patients and families that we see often, but also just getting to interact with the kids and help make their experience of coming to the doctors less intimidating for them." - Angel

Meet Tara 👋, a former #RadyChildrens oncology patient turned volunteer. Tara was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2014, right before starting 4th grade. During treatment at Rady Children's, Tara also benefitted from the care of child life specialists & playroom volunteers, who made her time in the hospital as enjoyable as possible. 🫧 Tara says, "I am incredibly grateful for the care I received at Rady Children’s & volunteering seemed like a natural way to say 'thanks.'" Now volunteering in the hematology/oncology floor playroom, she hopes to brighten patients' days & make their inpatient stays more tolerable. Inspired by the compassionate care she received from nurses at Rady Children's, Tara is pursuing a major in Applied Health Science & works as a Certified Nursing Assistant in addition to her volunteer work. 💙 This #VolunteerMonth & beyond, we're proud to spotlight Rady Children's volunteers, who help us provide the highest possible quality of service to our patients, their families & our staff. 🫶