An Ambulance-themed play structure has been donated to the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital by Crestline Ambulances. Back in 2016, The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation worked with Crestline on the construction of a new pediatric ambulance for the province. Then, Crestline was approached with the idea of replicating the ambulance in the new Child Life Zone at the hospital. A volunteer committee designed and manufactured the structure. The foundation says this helps children understand what has happened and/or can happen to them, and in turn helps to build their confidence and sense of control.
Brynn Boback-Lane, President and CEO of the Foundation says, “Just as the pediatric ambulance cares for kids across the province, this replica will further educate children in hospital to become more familiar with medical transport and the equipment required. This is an added opportunity to replace fear of ambulance procedures with understanding through playful simulation.”