Star Wars Day 2022 at George Mark Children’s House
[KGO ABC7 News] ABC7 News’ live coverage of George Mark’s day-long Star Wars Day festivities.
Joy, Imagination and Play in Children’s Palliative Care
[Eirene] An overview of pediatric palliative care, highlighting the importance of joy, imagination, and play, includes insights from George Mark Children’s House on their approach to supporting children and families in palliative care.
On Hummingbird Hill
[Horticulture Magazine] Horticulturist Mary Purpura writes about how the gardens at George Mark Children’s House provide comfort, healing, and joy, offering families a peaceful refuge and lasting connections with nature.
‘Millions’ of children helped by Buster Posey’s cancer research foundation
[ABC7 News] Buster Posey’s BP28 foundation focused on childhood cancer research has helped hundreds of thousands if not millions of children.
George Mark Brings Rays of Sunshine to Children With Life-Limiting Illnesses
[Marin Magazine] Amid the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, George Mark Children’s House found hope in the creation of Hummingbird Hill, a fully accessible restorative garden designed for patients, families, and staff.
Make:cast – The Last Place For a Makerspace
[Makezine] George Mark Children’s House, a pediatric palliative care facility, is embracing innovation with a new makerspace led by Dr. Gokul Krishnan. Supported by an NSF grant, this creative space offers patients and families a unique way to engage, heal, and connect.
Children with Life-Limiting Illnesses Experience Joy at George Mark
[Marin Magazine] At George Mark Children’s House in San Leandro, California, therapy animals, art, and music therapy help bring joy to children with serious medical conditions. Offering respite and end-of-life care, the facility provides a peaceful, home-like environment for families in need of support.
One Bay Area Hospice Is Reimagining Care For Children And Their Families
[Forbes] Dr. Kathy Nicholson Hull shares her journey in founding George Mark Children’s House, the first freestanding pediatric hospice in the U.S., to offer terminally ill children and their families a compassionate, supportive environment.
San Leandro’s George Mark Taking Unique Approach to Healing
[KRON4] Jabari and Charlie’s stories highlight the healing and joy provided at George Mark Children’s House, where children with terminal illnesses or severe medical challenges create precious memories through therapy and unique experiences.
GMCH Program in Collaboration with San Diego Zoo
[East Bay Times] San Diego Zoo Kids closed-circuit TV channel comes to George Mark House in San Leandro.
