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 [email protected]
“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