Marquette General Women's & Children's Center

OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Children's Group Tours

Children of all ages can become familiar with the hospital environment through a hospital tour. Dependent upon age and type of tour, children may get to see the Pediatric Unit, Radiology Department, Laundry, Cafeteria, Physical Rehabilitation Department, EMS (Ambulance), Emergency Department, and the Health Information Center.

Tours are provided to daycares, preschools, head start programs, elementary schools, and middle schools. (High school and adult groups are coordinated through the Community Relations Department at 906-225-3430.)

Kids On The Block Puppet Shows

This puppet troupe talks to children (ages 4-12 years) with humor, candor, and sensitivity about topics of disability awareness, social concerns, educational differences, and medical issues. In upbeat, insightfully scripted presentations and a period following in which young members of the audience get to ask questions directly to the characters, the Kids On The Block provide children with an unforgettable educational experience because the "kids" so vividly and effectively model relationships between disabled and non-disabled people.

Topics include: cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, learning disabilities, bicycle and car safety, and hearing impairments. The Kids On The Block puppet performances are great for school classrooms or can also be presented during youth activity programs. Free service.  Contact Candy Weber at 225-3297 to schedule a show.

Presentations

Staff of the Women's & Children's Center provides presentations to parent, business, community, or service groups upon request. A variety of topics are available.

If you would like more information please call:

(800) 562-9753 ext. 3081 or
(906) 225-3081