Greenwich Hospital will hold its 19th annual Teddy Bear Clinic on Sunday, October 1 from noon to 3 pm at the Greenwich Medical Building parking lot on 49 Lake Ave. behind the hospital. The free event will take place rain or shine.
The mini-hospital under the tents is a great way for children ages 3 through 12 to meet doctors, nurses and hospital staff to become acquainted with the friendly faces of medicine. The event typically draws more than a thousand residents from Connecticut and New York.
Children are encouraged to bring a favorite stuffed animal or doll for an exam. Depending on the diagnosis, dolls, bears and other fuzzy patients may receive X-rays, surgery, stitches or splints. Inquisitive kids will have lots of time to ask questions and chat with healthcare professionals about a wide range of medical subjects and careers. They can tour an ambulance, too.
Free parking is available in the hospital’s staff lot on Lake Ave.
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