Child LIfe Program

Couple praises colleagues who cared for their infant son – and them – before his death

After Owen Armstrong was born with significant health challenges, his parents — Cathy and Bill, both Mayo Clinic staff members — discovered the true meaning[...]

By In the Loop • March 7, 2023
Child Life brings joy to Mayo’s youngest patients — and you can, too

Child Life staff in Rochester have created an Amazon wish list with items to meet Child Life’s current needs. The program has made a big difference[...]

By In the Loop • November 23, 2021
Talking to Kids About COVID-19

COVID-19 has changed life for everyone, including kids. Jenn Rodemeyer, manager of Mayo Clinic's Child Life Program, explains how to help young people cope with[...]

By In the Loop • March 19, 2020
Virtual Reality Gaming Helps Patients Step Out of Their Own Realities

Chuck and Nicole Marino's mobile gaming station, Hyperspace Starcade, provided a nice break from reality for kids at Mayo Eugenio Children's Center last month. When[...]

By In the Loop • January 9, 2020
Halloween Comes to Kids in Hospital With Trick-or-Treating, Costumes and More

Mayo Clinic's Child Life Program brought Halloween to kids spending their favorite candy-gathering holiday at Mayo Clinic Children's Center. There were costumes, face painting and[...]

By In the Loop • November 5, 2019
Painted Masks Change the Outlook of Young Cancer Patients

Stop by the Proton Beam Therapy Program at Mayo Clinic and you might see a superhero, unicorn or mermaid, thanks to the artistic talents of[...]

By In the Loop • July 10, 2018
Superman Flies in to Brighten the Day for One Young Cancer Patient

Superman recently took a break from fighting crime — and washing windows — to touch the life of one very special young cancer patient.  If[...]

By In the Loop • May 25, 2017
Surgeon Operates on Stuffed Dog to Ease Young Patient’s Fears

A Mayo Clinic care team recently performed a simulated surgery on a young patient’s stuffed dog to help ease the patient's fears about his own[...]

By In the Loop • May 11, 2017
Piano as canvas, and respite

No one brings on the fun like the folks in the Child Life Program at the Mayo Clinic Children's Center. Superhero window washers, the Twins[...]

By • February 18, 2014