KTVU Fox 2’s The Four Highlights Student Support for George Mark The Mr. Amador crew recently stepped into the spotlight for a live interview on KTVU Fox 2’s The Four with Alex Savidge, sharing the heart behind their efforts to support George Mark Children’s House. Present for the interview were Sophie Hansen, one of the…
A Voice of Compassion on Bioethics, Care, and Preventing Regrets We are proud to share that our very own Dr. Justin Baker, a George Mark Children’s House board member and a leading voice in pediatric palliative care, was recently featured on Episode 9 of The Pitt Podcast, the official companion to HBO Max’s hit show…
USA Today story shares the deeply personal journey of Dr. Tasha Faruqui and her family. Dr. Tasha Faruqui, a pediatrician and a good friend of George Mark Children’s House, is featured in a recent USA Today story that offers a deeply personal look into her family’s journey. Her daughter, Soraya, was born with a rare…
Partnerships like this help make our work possible. MedCycle Network, a nonprofit focused on redistributing surplus medical supplies, recently shared a blog about their partnership with George Mark Children’s House, reflecting a shared commitment to caring for children and families facing serious illness. In their piece, they reflect on what makes George Mark so special.…
Honoring Kathy Lee, RN Case Manager When George Mark Children’s House opened its doors, Kathy Lee was here. She stepped into a bold and untested vision on that very first day, as pediatric palliative care in a home-like setting had not yet taken root in our region. There were questions. There were unknowns. There was…
Handmade Valentines and Heartfelt Smiles with Molly Smiles Foundation This year marked the third Valentine season that Molly Smiles Foundation has delivered heartfelt care packages for our in house patients at George Mark. It is a tradition built on kindness, creativity, and a deep personal connection to our mission. Molly Smiles Foundation was created in…
Little Wishes: How One Nurse Turned Small Moments Into Lasting Impact For more than 35 years, pediatric oncology nurse Laura Euphrat, RN, has cared for children and families at their bedsides. In 2002, one remarkable patient changed the course of her life, inspiring her to create Little Wishes so that hospitalized children could continue to…
Palliative Care is High-Value Care — And Why That Matters for Children and Families By Shekinah Eliassen, CEO, George Mark Children’s House Around the world, palliative care is finally being recognized not simply as compassionate support, but as high-value healthcare that improves outcomes while reducing unnecessary costs. A recent eHospice article citing a WHO-aligned global…
Better Magazine Highlights George Mark Children’s House and a Rare Model of Care We are honored to be featured in a recent article in Better Magazine, published by Make It Better Foundation, which offers a thoughtful and compassionate look inside George Mark Children’s House and the role pediatric palliative care plays for children with serious…
Meet George Mark Board Member Dr. Justin Baker, Champion for Children’s Palliative Care When Dr. Justin Baker joined the George Mark Children’s House Board last year, he brought more than experience and distinction. He brought genuine heart, curiosity, and a deep commitment to supporting families in meaningful ways. Dr. Baker is a world-renowned pediatric oncologist…
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