Pediatric Joy Grams

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"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.
WHAT’S A PEDIATRIC JOY GRAM?
Think of it like a little burst of joy delivered straight to your phone or email—a goofy, personalized video from one of our over-the-top Good Medicine Specialists, just for your child in the hospital.
HOW DO WE MAKE IT SPECIAL?
You tell us your child’s favorite color, toy, or anything else they love, and we’ll weave it into the silliness. (Promise—we only use it to make your kid smile.)
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Nothing at all! It’s completely free, thanks to grants and kind-hearted folks who believe every kid deserves a laugh.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Know a child in the hospital? Fill out a quick form, and we’ll send the video right to you—usually within 5 days, or on a date you choose.
THANK YOU for helping us sprinkle joy where it’s needed most! 🌟
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

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"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