Our Care Extends Beyond Our Walls
At Shriners Children's Erie, our team is committed to caring for the overall health and well-being of our patients. This includes their minds as well as their bodies. In that spirit, we offer a wide variety of programs.
Our extensive patient programs give children the opportunity to participate in enjoyable activities and in camps that can help them return to their communities more active and confident.
Shriners Children's partners with a number of community organizations to provide opportunities for children to explore and grow their overall potential. Your nurse or care manager can direct you to opportunities in the community.
Programs
Patient Ambassador Program
Our Patient Ambassador program allows current and former patients to donate their time and energy as champions for our healthcare system. They participate in activities such as media interviews, community outreach events, fundraisers, social media posts and more. The program helps patients develop confidence, promotes networking and new friendships, and provides an opportunity for fun! Email Micheal Widrig for more information.
Sledge Hockey Program
Shriners Children's patients with a physical disability are encouraged to join our hockey program, which supports weight-loss goals, increases strength, provides emotional support and serves as a productive outlet for anxiety and frustration. Past players have achieved gold medals in Paralympics and received college scholarships to play sled hockey. Email Michelle DeRooy for more information.
Wheelchair Basketball
Current Shriners Children's Erie patients are eligible to participate in wheelchair basketball through The Erie Shriners Jammers. This six-week program occurs on the outside basketball court and our team plays against outside community groups each week. Previous participants often return to mentor younger players. The program fosters skill development, social interaction, recreation, play and community engagement. Parents are also afforded an opportunity to meet other parents whose children have disabilities. Contact Kristin Maguire for more information.
Shriners Children's Erie offers a wide variety of programs and services that cater to the overall health and well-being of our patients and their families. View all patient programs and services offered by Shriners Children's.
