Shining a Light: Raising Awareness for Childhood Cancer
By Rachel McMahill, MSN, RN, OCN, Freelance Nurse Writer Every year, childhood cancer awareness is recognized in September. Since it is...
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- Aug 30
- 7 min
Teen Grief Guide: Navigating Loss and Supporting Teens Through the Healing Process
By Rachel McMahill, MSN, RN, OCN, Freelance Nurse Writer My experience with grief Grief, such a simple, five letter word but its meaning...
- Aug 11
- 2 min
Beyond Diagnosis: Navigating Pediatric Cancer and Personal Growth Through Occupational Therapy
Fieldwork Reflection by Caroline Stegall, OTS, AHF OT Student Intern Summer 2023 Rewind 12 weeks ago, I began my Occupational Therapy...
- Aug 2
- 5 min
Occupational Therapy: How It Can Help Pediatric Oncology Patients
By Rachel McMahill, MSN, RN, OCN, Freelance Nurse Writer A cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatments have the potential to precipitate...
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Finding Community and Support as a Young Adult with Cancer: Savannah's Story
By Savannah Mason I was diagnosed with grade 3 RELA+ anaplastic ependymoma on April 1, 2022. I suffered from absence seizures for months...
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Overcoming Adversity: A Cancer Survivor's Journey from Deficits to Success (Q's Story)
From chemotherapy deficits to valedictorian with $2 million in scholarships, Q shares encouragement to other kids facing childhood cancer...
- Jun 16
- 2 min
Beyond the Battle: Embracing Life after Cancer (Megan's Story)
By Megan Smith, Osteosarcoma Survivor In movies, when a cancer survivor rings the remission bell, it is portrayed that the next day, life...
- Jun 13
- 1 min
Julia's Story (Video): Life after Chemo & the Austin Hatcher Foundation's Services
Speech excerpt by Julia M. On Saturday, June 3, Julia shared her cancer story and her story about "life after chemotherapy"in the...
- Jun 1
- 9 min
Effects Of Childhood Cancer On Education & Keegan's Story
The following blog was written by Keegan Morgan. Keegan recently graduated from high school. As his senior capstone project, he presented...
- May 2
- 3 min
Music and Emotions: a Look into Children's Grief Group
BY BEKAH ARANADA, OT STUDENT Right now, as you’re reading this, what is something you hear? The hum of the lights? The air conditioner?...
- Jan 19
- 3 min
Incorporating Industrial Arts as Unique Therapy Option for Pediatric Cancer Families
Industrial Arts Therapy. What is it? When one walks into the Austin Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer’s Education Advancement...
- Jul 25, 2022
- 4 min
The Effects of Bereavement on Children
By Ishani Patel, Intern According to the Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model, one in ten children will experience the death of a...
- Jan 11, 2022
- 1 min
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- Dec 19, 2021
- 7 min
12 Tips for Navigating the Holidays With Your Grief
By Susan Latta, LMFT, FT Take care of yourself. You are important!! Grief is hard work, and it can be exhausting. Adding the additional...
- Dec 3, 2021
- 4 min
Dealing with Loss During the Holidays
By Tyler Clemmons, LCSW We are in the midst of a busy holiday season. Many of us are looking forward to time away from work or school and...
- May 14, 2021
- 4 min
A One-of-a-Kind Space for Growth
By Julie Gersch, Ph.D., HSP When a family hears the words, “Your child has cancer,” a wave of unfamiliar and unwanted thoughts and...
- Apr 29, 2021
- 3 min
Celebrating Occupational Therapy
By Tammy Gipson, MS, OTR/L Thirty years of being an Occupational Therapist (OT) leaves me with multiple questions. First, how have I been...
- Apr 22, 2021
- 2 min
The Importance of STEAM Education
By Beth Baker, STEAM Curriculum Coordinator At the turn of the 21st century, there was concern that America was lagging behind other...
- Apr 13, 2021
- 2 min
The Art of Woodworking
By Dave Owens, Woodworking and Arts Educator Woodworking is an activity that wears many hats. It can be thought of as very utilitarian or...
- Mar 10, 2021
- 2 min
Give a Helping Hand
by Kendra Satterwhite, PR and Marketing Intern Since March of 2020, the percentage of adults who have experienced depression has tripled....
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