The Teen Council, made up of current or former hospital children and/or siblings, is a channel for patients at MCH to voice their opinions and create an awareness of the importance of making the hospital experience more family-centered.
Members are nominated by MCH's Child Life Specialists, social workers, and nurses on a yearly basis. Nominees exhibit leadership skills, a strong desire to enhance Miami Children's Hospital and a commitment to being involved by attending meetings, events and participating in all projects.
The council meets once a month under the leadership of Traci Maye and Stacia Self, Child Life Specialists.
Teen Council Accomplishments
- Advocated for the establishment of a “Teen Room” and participated in the activities to create the new “Teen Room”
- Assisted Clinical Engineering in the selection of new hospital equipment design (i.e. beds, wheelchairs, IV poles, etc.) to make hospital more patient friendly
- Bake sales and candy sales to fund supplies for Teen programming
- Provided guidance to Dietary department in regards to food options and variety
- Collaborated with the department of Adolescent Medicine with a Stress Survey
- Participated in Light the Night Walk, 2005
- Participated in March of Dimes Walk, 2005
- Participated in Junior Orange Bowl Parade, 2005
- Created the “Teen Services pamphlet” to inform hospitalized teens of the different recreational activities and services available to them
For additional information, please contact Traci Maye (305) 666-6511 ext. 3841 or Stacia Self at (305) 666-6511 ext. 3933.