Pediatric Joy Grams

testimonial 
"All 3 of my girls had smiles, haven’t stopped talking about Nurse Née Née! Can't wait to see the others!" - parent
Free personalized video for a child in the hospital.
Since Covid, Good Medicine is unable to visit patients at Nationwide Children's hospital due to post-pandemic protocols. 
However, that won't stop us from bringing some joy to your child.
WHAT'S A  PEDIATRIC JOY GRAM?
A personalized video sent straight to your phone or email that  features one of our ridiculous Good Medicine Specialists sending a silly message of encouragement to your child in the hospital. 

HOW DO YOU PERSONALIZE IT?
Just fill out the google form to share you child's favorite color or item. We will NEVER use this information for any other purpose.

HOW MUCH?
It's free!  Subsidized by grants and generous individuals who invest in joy!

WHAT'S NEXT?
If you have a child or know a child who is in the hospital, simply fill out this google form. Good Medicine will then send the video to the number or email you provide within 5 days of receiving this or on a specific date you provide.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP IN SPREADING THE JOY!
Performers:
  • Our performers are specifically trained for work in the sensitive facility environment, including infection control, HIPAA and working with various developmental stages of hospitalized children.  We provide ongoing training and professional development for our performers. 
  • Performers improvise skillfully, spontaneously adapting their performance to the needs of that patient and his/her family in that moment.
  • Performers are not volunteers, but are paid professionals.  

Partners

testimonial 
"The ability for the Good Medicine Specialists to make each and every child seem important is inspiring. They bring smiles to so many faces!" - Coordinator for Creative Engagement, Nationwide Children's Hospital

Artistry

The Good Medicine Specialists use physical comedy, music, circus arts, magic, improvisation and more to bring joy to young patients and to help relieve stress, anxiety and isolation often felt in the medical environment.

Our Look

All of the Good Medicine Specialists are designed to be very approachable in appearance and action. Our performers all wear "medical" costumes that are uniquely tailored to fit their character with minimal make up. Our movements and gestures are always appropriate to the environment and are fun, playful, and gentle.

Visits

Good Medicine Specialists engage by following the patient’s lead, evoking humor through authentic connection and trust. We use the traditional role of the clown – powerless, confused, naïve and prone to mistakes yet persistent and hopeful – to empower patients in a setting that for them is often scary and out of control. All specialists are continuously trained in infection control and HIPPA regulations.

Research
**The Art of Comedic Theater In care for Hospitalized Children