Little patients, who are undergoing treatment in the Hematology-Oncology Department of the Chernihiv Regional Children’s Hospital (CRCH), are very courageous. They fight to live every day. Under such conditions, it is important that, despite the illness, they have access to simple childhood joys, such as playing their favorite games, enjoying their toys, etc.
Understanding this, the staff of the hematology department pays special attention to provide the comfort and the entertainment needed for their brave patients. One of the important steps in this direction was the arrangement of the playroom, which works around the clock and is filled with various toys. Evum, together with our sponsors and volunteers, undertook an active part in this project.
Toys and educational games for children of any age
We understand that every child is unique and each one has his/her own needs and preferences when it comes to entertainment. Therefore, toys, games and books for the playroom were carefully selected in order to satisfy the diverse tastes of different age groups.
From soft toys for the smallest babies to educational games for older children, the playroom of the hematology oncology department now has everything to help children and their parents relax psychologically through joint play processes.
Bright colors and 24/7 availability
The playroom is open for use 24/7. Therefore, any child undergoing treatment can visit at any time and enjoy some interesting activities. Acknowledging the financial support of our sponsors, we were able to enhance the room and purchase various toys. Some of them were donated by caring people, other toys were brought by our volunteers.
Parental support is important
Mothers and fathers are very important doctors and therapists for every child. After heavy treatments, some of our small patients cannot independently go outside the ward, due to immunodeficiency. Thus, some parents go to the playroom, choose toys and bring them for the child to play with. This improves the psychological state of both parents and the child, and speeds up the process of rehabilitation and recovery.
Being able to play games is an important part of the healing process
It is important to emphasize that a bright playroom in a hospital is not only entertainment for children and adults, but also part of a comprehensive approach to treatment. Play therapy is important for children’s mental health, especially when dealing with a serious illness, because play can help distract children and make them smile, and hopefully, recover as soon as possible.
Our goal is to make the hospital stay as comfortable and positive as possible for young patients. The playroom is only one of the outcomes of our relentless work to ensure that every child feels love, care and joy, even in the most difficult moments.
We believe that fun and bright moments from childhood are remembered and give strength to overcome illness and to recover faster. Therefore, together with you, our sponsors and volunteers, as well as with many caring people, we do everything possible to make each of our little patients feel special and satisfied as much as possible in the conditions of inpatient treatment.
