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Three patients from The Children's Center attend HS Prom

Three patients from The Children's Center attend HS Prom
Prom is a special night for many, but it was made even more special when three students from Carl Albert High School invited patients from The Children's Center as their dates.

Changing Lives with Technology

Changing Lives with Technology
The Children's Center in Bethany, Oklahoma uses a variety of types of technology to maximize the potential of the patients at the Center. This video highlights some of this technology used.

Chuck Wepner visits The Children's Center

Chuck Wepner visits The Children's Center
Former heavyweight boxer, Chuck Wepner, toured The Children's Center in Bethany, Oklahoma, on Friday, November 4, 2011. The Bayonne, New Jersey native meet with patients in the Center's Pediatric Medical Rehabilitation Unit (PMRU.) Wepner is credited as the inspiration for Rocky Balboa and the "Rocky" movie series. His boxing career peaked in 1975 with a 15-round bout with then World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali.

The Children's Center Bowl Raises over $11,000

The Children's Center Bowl Raises over $11,000
The Bethany Bronchos and Washington Warriors hit the gridiron for the second annual The Children's Center Bowl. The Children's Center and Bethany Public Schools were excited to build on the incredible success from last year's game. "This year was even bigger," said Albert Gray, chief executive officer of The Children's Center. "The two schools combined to raise $11,464 dollars for the 120 patients at our hospital."

Spin Your Wheels on NewsOK.com

Spin Your Wheels on NewsOK.com
Spin Your Wheels cyclist Amy Petty and Travis Doussette from The Children's Center join Angi Bruss from NewsOK to talk about Spin Your Wheels.

Spin Your Wheels Interview on KSBI

Spin Your Wheels Interview on KSBI
KSBI 52 ran a great story about Spin Your Wheels!

US Sprint Kayak Team Member Visits the Center

US Sprint Kayak Team Member Visits the Center
US Sprint Kayak Team Member, Cedric Bond, recently visited The Children's Center to teach patients about the sport of Kayaking.

Summer Fun Days

Summer Fun Days
It's time for summer fun and sun at The Children's Center! The kids spent the day playing games along with a water gun fight! Watch this video to see how our educators made today a learning experience!

Why I Ride- Ken Lewis

Why I Ride- Ken Lewis
Watch this video to see why Ken Lewis, polio survivor, rides in Spin Your Wheels.

Tornado Safe Room

Tornado Safe Room
May 24, 2011 was a historic weather day across Oklahoma. In the past, dangerous storms were nerve-wracking for employees, families, and patients of The Children's Center. Those nerves were calmed because of our new Tornado Safe Room!

Video Tour with Lauren

Video Tour with Lauren
Take a tour of The Children's Center with a little girl who has first hand experience as a patient. Families, and professionals alike will gain a new understanding of what really goes on inside the Center.

Why I Ride- Dr. Albrecht

Why I Ride- Dr. Albrecht
As the director of trauma and surgical care at The Trauma One Center at OU Medical Center, Roxie Albrecht, M.D., specializes in critical care and trauma surgery. Over the years, several of the young patients under Dr. Albrecht's care have made the journey to the Pediatric Medical Rehabilitation Unit (PMRU) at The Children's Center for rehabilitative care.

Parkland Elementary Choir

Parkland Elementary Choir
A big thank you to the Parkland Elementary Choir! The Yukon school came out today to perform for the patients at The Children's Center. It was a huge hit with the kids!

Prom at The Children's Center

Prom at The Children's Center
A day of dancing and singing was just the beginning for patients at The Children's Center. The entire hospital was decorated with tropical creations, pirate ships, and disco lights for the 2011 Prom! Watch this video to see more "Cruisin through the Tropics."

Spin Your Wheels- The Mother Road

Spin Your Wheels- The Mother Road
Spin Your Wheels is a non-competitive bicycle tour offering 12, 27, 54, 62 (100k), 85 & 100 mile options. Join The Children's Center this August 13th to ride for the kids!

25 Years of Service

25 Years of Service
25 years ago three special ladies began their journey at The Children's Center. Today we celebrate the faith, hope, and love they have shared with the patients they serve! Watch this inspirational video to see why Donna, Cheryl, and Rubia have made The Children's Center their home. Thank you for 25 years of service!

The Oklahoma Land Run

The Oklahoma Land Run
Patients at The Children's Center recreated the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889 today! An event like this required a big celebration afterwards. Watch this video to see the children doing a little square dancing with our music therapy department!

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Performs Dr. Seuss

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Performs Dr. Seuss
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic stopped by to read and perform Dr. Seuss's books for the kids! The combination of storytelling with stringed instruments made for an exciting afternoon. Watch this video to see why the kids had so much fun! Thank you to the Oklahoma City Philharmonic!

Why I Ride- Michael Gunter

Why I Ride- Michael Gunter
Watch this video to see why Michael Gunter, cancer survivor, rides in Spin Your Wheels.

Oklahoma City Barons Visit

Oklahoma City Barons Visit
Goalies, Defensemen, and Centers all stopped by The Children's Center today to visit the kids. The Oklahoma City Barons Hockey Team took a break from the ice to laugh and play a little air hockey with patients like John and Justice.
Watch this video to see why the players enjoy giving back to the community!

Sofia's Voice

Sofia's Voice
High technology makes a huge difference in little lives. Watch this video to see Sofia use her eyes to control the computer and communicate like never before through a MyTobii device.

Ride Safe Oklahoma

Ride Safe Oklahoma
ATV Ride Safe Oklahoma is an initiative by the OU Medical Center Level I Trauma Center, The Children's Center, and Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension Services and 4-H Youth Development. Our goal is to decrease the incidence of injuries and fatalities from ATV use, increase the awareness of ATV safety guidelines and provide ATV safety courses for riders.

Care from the Heart

Care from the Heart
The Children's Center employees provides top-notch care from the heart. Watch this video to see why our staff serves from the heart.

Our Core Values

Our Core Values
The Children's Center staff is passionate about patient care and hospital service. Watch this video to find out what's at the core of our care.

Miss Rodeo USA Contestents Visit the Center

Miss Rodeo USA Contestents Visit the Center
Recently the Miss Rodeo USA Contestants paid a visit to The Childrens Center. Watch this video and see why the Contestants were just as blessed as the Children!