Welcome to the Inaugural Hummingbird Awards! As part of our 20th anniversary celebration, George Mark Children’s House hosted the inaugural Hummingbird Awards to honor those who have significantly advanced our mission of caring for seriously ill children and their families. The Hummingbird Awards were established to recognize and express our deep gratitude to individuals and…
[Haute Living] Pizzaiolo and philanthropist Tony Gemignani has teamed up with the San Francisco Giants to launch their eighth annual fundraiser in support of George Mark Children’s House (GMCH).
[HOSPICE NEWS] Dr. Tom McNally, medical director of George Mark Children’s House, highlights how fragmented regulations and inadequate reimbursement models create significant barriers to providing comprehensive pediatric palliative care.
July is Bereaved Parents Awareness Month July is National Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and supporting parents who have lost a child. It’s an opportunity to raise visibility, acknowledge their pain, provide support, and strengthen the community for those who have experienced such a deep loss. At George Mark Children’s House,…
A Picnic to Remember Every summer since 2006, George Mark Children’s House holds an annual Family Picnic to kick off the summer and to celebrate our families with food, fun and games. This highly anticipated George Mark event is one that families, friends, patients, staff and volunteers look forward to each year. July is also…
A George Mark parent of an end-of-life patient shares a deeply personal journey in his own blog—one filled with unimaginable heartbreak, yet comforted by the warmth and care of the House.
A Day in the Life of our Child Life Superstar In celebration of Child Life Month, we followed Kyle Amsler, the Child Life Specialist at George Mark Children’s House, as she orchestrated a day filled with fun, excitement, and a full dose of compassion. As soon as she arrives, her day begins with a brief…
[Hospice News] Shekinah Eliassen, CEO of George Mark Children’s House, highlights the urgent need for expanded pediatric palliative care programs, greater provider training, and policy changes to address inequities in access for underserved communities.
[Hospice News\ Shekinah Eliassen shares her insights on the importance of strong communication skills in palliative care, emphasizing collaboration within interdisciplinary teams and meaningful engagement with patients and families. Read more in this insightful Palliative Care News article.
Pediatric Palliative Aquatic Therapy (by Tamara Nelson, BSN, RN, with Rachel Anticoli, BSN, RN / Dawn Constantine, RN / Francesca Loayza, BSN, RN / Nancy Ricci, BSN, RN) The Pediatric Palliative Aquatics program was pioneered by Sheila Pyatt, RN, over 15 years ago at the George Mark Children’s House (GMCH), a free-standing pediatric palliative care…
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