Teddy Bear Clinics!

Going to the doctor can make anyone feel anxious—especially kids. To ease their fears, NVHD staff have been co-hosting Teddy Bear Clinics with our public local libraries!

When visiting with a Teddy Bear team member, each participant learned about medical equipment, such as the stethoscope and otoscope. At the end of the visit, each child received a prescription for their bear (or other stuffed animal); some instructions were to read a book to their bear or give them an extra hug. After their bear’s medical visit, each participant had the opportunity to create two art projects (examples: a headband stethoscope and/or chalk hand X-ray). 

We measured our success with all the smiles we witnessed! Check out photos below from our 2025 Teddy Bear Clinics around the Valley!

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