Teddy Bear Clinic

On Wednesday June 9th and Thursday June 10, the Chili Volunteer Ambulance paid a visit to the Paul Rd Elementary School for there annual Teddy Bear Clinic. The event hosted by the school gives children from kindergarten to 3rd grade the chance to experience the various aspects of the medical industry. Teachers and Children play key roles pretending to be ambulance personnel and hospital staff. The youngest children are given teddy bears with make believe injuries and illnesses and allowed to travel through the treatment process. When its all over, it is hoped that the children leave with a better understanding of the need for both doctor and hospital visits. A similar event was hosted by the Brasser Elementary School in May.