A Boomer Sooner Prom
Excitement filled the halls last week as the children enjoyed the 2013 Prom! Hayle, a PMRU patient, spent her day preparing her hair and make-up for what would be an unforgettable day.
Little Light of Mine
One patient. Two doctors.
"The way that Dr. Gates is able to relate to the children is such a good quality that he has."
One shared purpose.
"The way that Dr. Gates is able to relate to the children is such a good quality that he has."
One shared purpose.
Hope TV-Jason's Journey
With a monumental personality that rises above his small stature, 5-year-old Jason Purdhome lights up the room with his contagious smile. “Cheeesseee,” Jason beams as he grins for another photo.
“I like The Children’s Center,” he shouts happily as he awaits his next outpatient therapy appointment at The Children’s Center Pediatric Clinic.
“I like The Children’s Center,” he shouts happily as he awaits his next outpatient therapy appointment at The Children’s Center Pediatric Clinic.
A Day in the Life
"Nursing is more than a job. It's a commitment," said Lilah Khan, R.N. at The Children's Center. Lilah, like all of our nurses, made that commitment the day she signed the papers to work here. "We have an incredible team of nurses that really cares about the children we serve," said Carol Gray, Chief Operating Officer of The Children's Center.
Thabo's Team
Nine patients of The Children's Center now have a better understanding of what it takes to be one of the best defensive players in the NBA. They spent time with Oklahoma City Thunder star, Thabo Sefolosha during the player's 1st annual basketball clinic held at Edmond Santa Fe High School. The clinic stressed offensive and defensive fundamentals taught not only by Sefolosha, but top high school coaches around the Oklahoma City metro area.
Jonathan's Journal
Jonathan, a patient at The Children's Center, records his stay through a series of journal entries.
Jonathan's Journal- Chapter 4
In this chapter of Jonathan's Journal, players from the OU Football team come to visit.
General Caden
Mikal and Hale Sommerdorf met 14 years ago while working at Tinker Air Force Base. One year later they were married. Tech sergeants in the United States Air Force, the couple are America’s “Eyes in the Skies” for the War on Terror. While their mission is one of great importance, they have a mission of equal importance relying on them at home.
Once Upon a Prom
It is 6:30 in the evening. The sun is still shining. The weather is warm. It is the perfect Saturday for a high school prom. Chelsea Egge, already dressed in her hot pink dress she picked out with mom, is being wheeled through The Children's Center on her way to hair and make-up located inside a special education classroom. That is when the music starts to play.
Prayers for Porter
From the "Faith," "Hope," and "Love" banners hanging in the lobby to the hymnals found in the chapel at The Children's Center, God's presence and providential hand are evident in the hospital's mission of care. The staff at The Children's Center has always believed in the power of prayer. During his five-month stay, 16-year-old James Porter Goodwin and his family were constantly in the thoughts and prayers of everyone at The Children's Center.
Meet Christopher
Rosa Ramirez thought her four-month pregnancy checkup would go as smoothly as her previous appointments. Full of excitement for the baby growing inside her, Rosa was given the grim news...her baby was curled into a tiny ball, not moving. His abdomen was fluid filled causing it to be bigger than his head. His spine, instead of being straight, was more like a squiggly line. Doctors said the baby would not survive past Rosa's six month of pregnancy.
Mending Heston
As you walk down the halls of The Children's Center, you might want to keep an eye out for one-year-old Heston Bock.
"Turn this way Heston," calls his physical therapist as the blonde-haired boy practices driving a power chair. It's just one of the many ways Heston has become more independent at The Children's Center.
"Turn this way Heston," calls his physical therapist as the blonde-haired boy practices driving a power chair. It's just one of the many ways Heston has become more independent at The Children's Center.
Overcoming the Odds
By talking with Pamela Anderson today, one would never guess she beat the odds and overcame a debilitating disease at the age of four. "It was a struggle," the former patient from The Children's Center said. "Just getting up everyday was a struggle. I truly believe that without this Center I wouldn't have survived," Pamela described as she strolled down the halls of the Donald W. Reynolds Complex.
Ashlynn's Independence
Most of us think of Independence Day as the Fourth of July, but 3-year-old Ashlynn celebrates increased independence everyday at The Children's Center. About a year ago Ashlynn came to The Children's Center after experiencing a severe traumatic brain injury. When she first came to The Center, Ashlynn was able to breathe on her own, but was totally dependent on nurses, therapists, and family to do everything else for her.
Remembering Ryan
Some measure their life by their friends, money, or possessions. Others weigh the impact they make on those around them. Ryan Cruz was diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at the young age of two. Instead of dwelling on what his disability left him unable to do, Ryan excelled at what he could do. "He didn't see himself as the victim, he completely saw past his disability," said Lindsey Stephens, Ryan's sister. "Ryan definitely had a huge influence on his family and me."
A Legacy of Hope- Ch. 4
Today The Children's Center is a private, nonprofit pediatric hospital, that is dedicated to helping children with complex medical and physical disabilities maximize their potential. In an atmosphere of love and hope, the Center provides general pediatrics, medical and respiratory care, rehabilitative therapies, and special education to youth and children, both inpatients and outpatients.
A Legacy of Hope- Ch. 3
Between 1968 and 1977, the type of care offered by the Center became too diverse. The lack of focus created inefficiency and resulted in financial chaos.