As a Child Life Specialist, Renee Redenshek helps patients and families navigate the clinical and emotional aspects of their health care experience in the Hematology/Oncology unit. She says that throughout the ups and downs in patients’ healing journeys, passion and connection are what make being a Child Life Specialist more than a job. #ACHMoreThanAJob #ChildLifeSpecialist #ChildLife #Hematology #oncology | Akron Children's

Spend a day with Carley, a child life specialist in St. George! Child life specialists are experts in child development who work to ensure that life remains as normal as possible for children in a healthcare setting. Our Mission is to make the healthcare experience easier for pediatric and adolescent patients and their families through education, preparation, and play. #childdevelopment #childlife #healthcare #pediatrics | Intermountain Health

Welcome to a day in the life of a child life specialist! Watch as Hannah Schiro, BS, CCLS, takes us behind the scenes to show how she supports children and families at M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital every day. Schiro works in the Katie Hageboeck Children’s Cancer Research Fund Clinic, where she empowers kids undergoing bone marrow transplants and chemotherapy. With education, therapeutic play, and emotional support, Hannah helps kids at the clinic feel seen, heard, and confident.