by Thomas Hobson
Child Life Director

If you haven’t already heard, this is Child Health Week (Oct. 4 – 10). Le Bonheur Children’s is celebrating with a week-long list of events focused on keeping children safe and healthy.  It’s a great chance to get the entire family out and learn about children’s health while having fun.
 
Haven’t heard of Child Health Week?  Let me share some history on it. Child Health Week is organized by The Governor's Office of Children’s Care Coordination.  It’s a state-wide effort to encourage children and families to develop healthy habits that will last a lifetime. This year’s theme is “Healthy Youth, Healthy Future.”

Since we’re doing a lot of different activities this week, I thought I would share the list with you.  There are some wonderful activities that are great for the entire family.  Everyone is invited to attend any of Le Bonheur’s Child Health Week events listed below.

Monday, Oct. 4: Child Safety Seat Check Up

5:30- 8:30 p.m.
Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare Germantown
Employee Parking Lot

Tuesday, Oct. 5: Safe Kids Safety Fun Fest

10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Fire Museum of Memphis

Wednesday, Oct. 6: “Walk this Way” Pedestrian Safety Day

9:30-11:30 a.m.
Dunbar Elementary School

Saturday, Oct. 9: Pumpkin Run 5k Family Run and Safety Fair

8- 11:30 a.m.
Ridgeway Center

Saturday, Oct. 9: Health Fair

1-5 p.m.
Mud Island

For more information, please contact Susan A. Helms, director of Injury Prevention and Safe Kids, at (901) 287-6730 or helmss@lebonheur.org.