Le Bonheur program aims to educate patients — and teachers
From left to right, Dr. Toni Whitaker, Sandy Guntharp, Dr. Terri Finkel, Jessica Liles, Danielle Keeton. The concept for All Kids Academy was modeled after a similar program Finkel worked on at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida, called Peds Academy. (Courtesy LeBonheur Children’s Hospital)
All Kids Academy is an internship program that trains U of M child development and family studies majors to educate Le Bonheur patients 5 years old and younger who are experiencing prolonged hospitalization.
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LeBonheur Children's Hospital University of Tennessee Health Science Center University of Memphis All Kids Academy Dr. Terri Finkel Jessica Liles Mary MaddenAlicia Davidson
Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
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