Learning that your child has a life-threatening, complex medical condition can be one of the most devastating events in a parent's life. However, children and their families at Penn State Children's Hospital can be comforted by knowing that they will not face their challenges alone.
The Hummingbird Program is a consultative service that provides comprehensive medical, emotional, social and spiritual support for children and their families facing life-threatening, complex medical conditions.
The Hummingbird team includes subspecialty pediatric physicians, a nurse specialist, social workers, clinical nutritionists, pharmacists, child life specialists, a clinical psychologist, a chaplain and music, physical, speech and occupational therapists.
