Dr. Justin Baker Spotlighted in USA TODAY for Bringing Joy to End-of-Life Care Courtesy USA TODAY CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE George Mark Children’s House is proud to share that our Board of Directors member, Dr. Justin Baker, was recently featured in a USA TODAY article covering the 2025 EndWell Summit. The story highlights…
One Breath at a Time: A Mother–Daughter Conversation on Love, Grief, and George Mark November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month. It is a time to recognize the essential role of hospice and palliative care providers across the country and to lift up the families and clinicians who walk this path every day. As…
Hospice News Looks at Rising Demand for Respite Hospice News recently explored the rising need for pediatric respite and hospice services across the country. The article reflected the experiences of many families who care for children with significant medical needs and who often have little support at home. Voices from the field included our CEO,…
What Traci Arieli Discovered at George Mark Children’s House End-of-life doula Traci Arieli visited George Mark Children’s House and shared her experience in a moving blog post and podcast episode on her Comforting Closure platform. What began as curiosity, a visit to see what family-centered care looks like, became a heartfelt reflection on what it…
The Heart of Respite Care Families who care for children with serious medical needs carry an extraordinary responsibility. Respite care offers essential support. It provides a peaceful place where children receive skilled, attentive care, and where parents are able to rest with confidence and return to their families with renewed strength. People recently featured a…
Celebrating the Completion of the Betty Higgins Palliative Aquatic Center What began as an ambitious idea has become something truly special. After a full year of planning, design, and construction, the Betty Higgins Palliative Aquatic Center is now complete — and already making an impact. The new center adds a meaningful dimension to the care…
When Dr. Tasha Faruqui planned her national book tour for Keep Your Head Up: A Mother’s Story of Chasing Joy in the Face of Grief, one stop stood apart from the rest: George Mark Children’s House. Among the bookstores and speaking engagements, she made sure to include time at George Mark—not just as an author,…
[FOX2 – KTVU: New at 10 with Cristina Rendon] Cristina Rendon Highlights Healing and Hope at George Mark’s New Aquatic Center We’re so grateful to our friend Cristina Rendon for sharing the story of our new Betty Higgins Pediatric Palliative Aquatic Center. Her thoughtful report beautifully captures the healing energy of this space and the…
Sofia Weber on the Healing Power of George Mark When Sofia Weber stepped to the outdoor podium at this year’s Autumn Celebration, the garden fell silent. Only the faint rustle of autumn leaves and the soft chorus of birds could of be heard. As the sister of a patient, Sofia offered a rare and intimate…
Kicking Off the Season with Spirit (and a Lot of Smiles) Every child deserves the joy of dressing up, laughing with siblings and friends, and celebrating the season no matter what their journey. That belief came to life this year through a simple but powerful moment: a shopping trip filled with laughter, excitement, and love.…
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