The NIH Clinical Centers youngest patients celebrated Halloween despite infection control requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. On 1NW, pediatric patients were surrounded by pumpkin baskets filled with yummy treats from The Children’s Inn at NIH and care providers and recreation therapists dressed like super heroes in hopes of bringing smiles behind their masks.
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With the help of his mom, Ines, his nurse, Bethany Bettencourt, and Recreational Therapy chief Donna Gregory, pediatric patient Tiago flies through Halloween as the Hulk.
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Medical Support Assistant Katrina Fernandez helped deliver Halloween goodies, provided by The Children's Inn at NIH, to the Clinical Center pediatric patients.
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Members of the NIH Clinical Center Recreational Therapy program, in collaboration with nurses, created a memorable Halloween experience that contributed to the health and well-being of patients.
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With support from The Children's Inn at NIH, Clinical Center patient Tiago displayed his super powers in his Hulk costume.
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Clinical Center patient Tiago shared his candy with pediatric nurse Jesse Strowbridge, dressed as a Batman.
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The NIH Clinical Center's youngest patients celebrated Halloween despite infection control requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. On 1NW, pediatric patients were surrounded by pumpkin baskets filled with yummy treats from The Children’s Inn at NIH and care providers and recreation therapists dressed like super heroes in hopes of bringing smiles behind their masks.
- Maria Maslennikov