C.H.A.T. Teen Advisory Group
Council of Helping Advisory Teens (C.H.A.T.) is a group of teen patients who advocate for other patients and advise the hospital on how to improve the medical experience. Adolescents ages 12-19 who have received care at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital are invited to join C.H.A.T. and participate in monthly meetings facilitated by child life specialists, creative arts therapists, and pediatric physicians.
Projects have included:
- Creating a teen hospital guide
- Planning the annual hospital prom
- Providing input on programming for patients, design of hospital spaces, and menu changes
- Developing resources to help pediatric patients with pain management, including pain infographics
- Hosting virtual game nights for patients
- Teaching trainee physicians by sharing experiences and offering suggestions for supporting & communicating with adolescent patients
For more information, please e-mail chat@nyp.org
“C.H.A.T is being the support for patients and breaking down the communication barrier. At C.H.A.T we work to enhance the patient and doctor experiences, uniting as one.”
Leeza, age 18
“C.H.A.T is a way to help patients communicate with their doctors while creating a fun experience to connect with each other.”
Gwen, age 16