Little Ones, Big Questions
A Good Idea
Description
Little Ones, Big Questions is a family-focused health fair. Families are invited to the fair for vision, hearing, and dental screenings, information and advice for parents and parents-to-be, and giveaways and safety games for children. Attendees tour the hospital to promote feelings of familiarity and comfort with the facility and professional health care staff.
Goal / Mission
Little Ones, Big Questions is hosted by Mat-Su Regional Medical Center, with a mission of progressive, competent and quality health care for the growing community through the teamwork of families, doctors, employees and volunteers.
Results / Accomplishments
More than 500 individuals attended the fair and toured the hospital. Approximately 150 prospective parents visited the birthing facilities. Visitors were able to see how technologically advanced the hospital is and were able to talk with health professionals in various departments.
About this Promising Practice
Organization(s)
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
Primary Contact
Nicole Caldarea, Marketing Manager
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
2500 S. Woodworth Loop
Palmer, AK 99645
907-861-6849
n.caldarea@msrmc.com
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
2500 S. Woodworth Loop
Palmer, AK 99645
907-861-6849
n.caldarea@msrmc.com
Topics
Health / Health Care Access & Quality
Health / Children's Health
Health / Children's Health
Organization(s)
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
Source
American Hospital Association - Community Connections
Date of publication
1/2/2013
Location
Palmer, AK
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Target Audience
Children, Families