Courtesy of NBC Bay Area | Telemundo | KPIX-CBS News Bay Area It is May 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, and some children in San Leandro celebrated the day in a very special way. It all happened at George Mark Children’s House. It’s a nonprofit that provides children with medical care. Watch YouTube…
[Nob Hill Gazette} Inspired by her experiences as a psychologist at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, Kathy Hull founded George Mark Children’s House to provide a compassionate, home-like sanctuary for children with serious illnesses and their families, setting a pioneering model for pediatric palliative care in the U.S.
[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.
[FOX2 – KTVU] CEO Shekinah Eliassen speaks with Cristina Rendon of KTVU about how George Mark Children’s House has doubled its capacity to provide holistic care, from music and aquatic therapy to bereavement support, all at no cost to families.
[Piedmont Post] Cristina Rendon from KTVU2 emcees, and George Mark parent Michelle Gherlone shares her story.
The Force is strong with George Mark families. KPIX-CBS News Bay Area and KGO-ABC7 News cover George Mark’s May the 4th festivities.
[Wild 94.9] Bay Area radio legend JV (Jeff Vandergrift) entertained for over 30 years with humor, pranks, and a deep commitment to helping families in need, notably through his support of Candy Cane Lane and other programs at George Mark.
[Hospice News] George Mark Children’s House launches a new pilot training program in partnership with CSU Shiley Haynes Institute to address the critical shortage of pediatric palliative care nurses.
[San Leandro Times] Shekinah Eliassen takes the helm as the new CEO of George Mark Children’s House, bringing leadership and dedication to the beloved pediatric palliative care home.
[Chennel News Asis] This is where Making heals, legacies come alive and human minds merge with computers. George Mark portion starts at the 37:32 mark.
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