Hospital ER department receives entertainment system for children

Health Sciences North's emergency department is now equipped with a new entertainment unit to make visits a little less intimidating for children.

The Starlight Children's Foundation of Canada provided the hospital with a Starlight Fun Center equipped with television, games and interactive activities.

Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada is part of Starlight’s global network, serving kids and families through partnerships with more than 130 health care facilities.

Over the past 30 years, Starlight has become a leading global charity that partners with experts to improve the life and health of kids and families around the world.

Collaborating with innovators in pediatric health care, entertainment and technology, Starlight provides a unique blend of family-centered programs and services from hospital to home.

Starlight partners with more than 1,750 health care facilities and pediatric hospitals in Australia, Canada, Israel, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, serving millions of children every year.

“Health care for children is a priority for Health Sciences North Foundation,” said Mary Lou Hussak, executive director Health Sciences North Foundation, in a press release.

“With equipment like the Starlight Fun Center, our youngest patients feel more comfortable and less intimidated as they prepare for or respond to treatments. We thank Starlight Children’s Foundation Canada for making a difference in our youngest patient’s experience while in our hospital.”

Health Sciences North Foundation continues to raise funds through the support of donors and funders to purchase equipment, build new facilities and fund life-saving research; all of which have a positive impact on patient care right here at home.