The Perfect Blend: Therapeutic Interventions with a Frozen Twist - (2024)

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Discover an innovative program at this hospital that's making a real difference for patients on the hematology/oncology floor. Using delicious and nutritious smoothies as a therapeutic intervention, this program tackles some of the biggest barriers to proper nutrition in the hospital environment. From the side effects of treatment to the high cost of healthy food, this program helps patients overcome these challenges and stay healthy during their hospital stay. With limited visitor policies and a lack of healthy food options, this program is a game-changer for patients and their families.

Suggested Domain: Intervention; DEI

1.0 PDU

Learning Objective(s):

- Participants will be able to identify 3 challenges related to nutrition that children with chronic illness face.

- Participants will be able to identify 3 smoothie-based therapeutic interventions.

- Participants will be able to identify the items needed to host a successful smoothie day in a hospital setting.

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Taryn Johnson, CCLS

Child Life Coordinator

Norton Children's Hospital

Taryn Johnson is a Child Life Coordinator at Norton Children’s Hospital. In addition to leadership responsibilities, she provides child life services to the Addison Jo Blair Cancer Care Center, serving an inpatient hematology, oncology and renal population. She has been working as a CCLS at Norton Children’s for over 14 years and currently also enjoys being a facility dog handler to a black lab named Luna.

Erin Love, LMT

Massage Therapist

Norton Children’s Hospital

Erin Love is a Licensed Massage Therapist at Norton Children’s Hospital. She has been practicing as a Licensed Massage Therapist for over 15 years. She currently works in her hometown of Louisville, KY, in the Addison Jo Blair Cancer Care Center, serving an inpatient hematology, oncology and renal population. Erin loves her family, dog and the color purple.

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The Perfect Blend: Therapeutic Interventions with a Frozen Twist

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Select the "View On-Demand Recording" button to begin. | 60 minutes Discover an innovative program at this hospital that's making a real difference for patients on the hematology/oncology floor. Using delicious and nutritious smoothies as a therapeutic intervention, this program tackles some of the biggest barriers to proper nutrition in the hospital environment. From the side effects of treatment to the high cost of healthy food, this program helps patients overcome these challenges and stay healthy during their hospital stay. With limited visitor policies and a lack of healthy food options, this program is a game-changer for patients and their families.