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For Medical ProfessionalsWelcome to the Starlight Starbright healthcare professionals section. This page is a resource for nurses, physicians, doctors, pediatricians and others seeking information on behalf of patients.

Starlight Starbright brings together experts from pediatric health care, technology, and entertainment to create programs that educate, entertain and inspire seriously ill children. Whether it's finding friends online, learning more about a disease, or providing a means for families to simply reconnect and spend time together as a family, Starlight Starbright's programs can help children and families at your facility cope with the challenges they face daily. Research studies on select Starlight Starbright programs have shown the following benefits:

  • A reduction in pain and distress
  • A reduction in the fear and isolation of a prolonged illness
  • A greater willingness to return for treatment
  • An increased sense of peer support
  • Increased knowledge and sense of responsibility for managing disease
  • Much needed distraction from the challenges that accompany their illness
  • Increased ability to cope with their disease

Browse all programs below. For programs arranged by medical condition, see the right column.

What's New

Quest for the Code, our interactive asthma game, is now online! Help spread the word by posting a Quest for the Code banner on your website.








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Post our Quest for the Code poster up in your office, click here to dowload.

Program Highlights

 


Fun CenterFun Centers
Fun Centers are mobile entertainment units containing a DVD player and the latest Nintendo game system that roll bedside in hospitals to provide fun and distraction for pediatric patients. 

Fill out our Wait List form to be added to our Fun Center Wait List.


Great EscapeGreat Escapes 
Great Escapes are relaxing, fun-filled family activities and events provided for children with serious illness and their families.  Events such as ball games, picnics, cruises, spa days and movie premiers provide families an opportunity to spend time together away from the hospital and to connect with other families in similar circumstances to create a network of support. (Available in select areas; click here to visit our Locations section.)


Hospital Happenings
Hospital Happenings
Hospital Happenings are fun-filled parties and visits from entertainers designed to offer hospitalized kids comfort, companionship and a welcome break from medical treatment. 


PC PalsPC Pals
PC Pals are laptop computers customized to meet the unique needs of pediatric patients.  Each PC Pal includes a variety of entertaining and educational software, Starlight Starbright's media programs, and filtered Internet access that allows hospitalized kids to stay connected to loved ones and life outside the hospital through email and instant messenger. 

Fill out our Wait List form to be added to our Fun Center Wait List.
View the current Wait List.


Starbright WorldStarbright World®
Starbright World is the premier online social network for teens with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings.  Sick teens and their brothers and sisters are able to connect with other teens that are at home or in the hospital.  Users post pictures, chat, post blogs and bulletins and find new friends in similar situations.

In addition, Starbright World offers a new feature called My Life, an extension to the community that allows end of life teens to express their feelings by journaling their thoughts, wishes, dreams, and fears and document their life story via photos. Dowload a poster to post on your office wall to let others know about My Life by clicking here.

Are you curious about upcoming Starbright World contests and chat events? You can now refer your teens and families to our SBW calendar at: http://www.starlight.org/sbw07.


Click here to view a demo of how Starbright World works.


Starlight SitesStarlight Sites
Starlight Sites are beautifully designed and inviting in-hospital children's playrooms and teen lounges where pediatric patients can relax, play and interact with other children during their hospital stay.

Browse programs below by category and condition:

Asthma

Quest for the Code
Quest for the Code®
Through an engaging online game format, Quest for the Code helps children and teens learn how to manage their asthma, find coping tips and get advice.
Go to the Online Game | Learn More | Order Asthma Tool Kit Brochures | Website Banners

Starbright World
Starbright World®
Starbright World is the premier online social network for teens with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings.  Sick teens and their brothers and sisters are able to connect with other teens that are at home or in the hospital.  Users post pictures, chat, post blogs and bulletins and find new friends in similar situations.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More | Order Brochures | Download a Brochure

Radiology
Medical Imaging: Welcome to the Radiology Center
Through this interactive online program, children and teens are able to take a closer look at tests like X-rays, MRIs and CT scans.  Children can explore machines, hear actual sounds, see real images produced from these tests, learn how they can prepare and find out what to wear in order to be more comfortable during the procedures.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More

 

Burn Injuries

X-Men
The X-Men® in: Life Lessons
Life Lessons is an authentic X-Men® comic book that helps teens and pre-teens recover emotionally from a serious burn injury and cope with teasing, staring and ridicule as they re-enter school and society.
Learn More

Starbright World
Starbright World®
Starbright World is the premier online social network for teens with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings.  Sick teens and their brothers and sisters are able to connect with other teens that are at home or in the hospital.  Users post pictures, chat, post blogs and bulletins and find new friends in similar situations.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More | Order Brochures | Download a Brochure

Blood Tests
Blood Tests: Exploring Our Incredible Blood
With this program, children and teens can discover what its like to use a virtual microscope and discover the fascinating facts that a single blood test can reveal about the body and what blood looks like under the microscope. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More

IVs
Spotlight on IV's
In this interactive game for children, nurse Ima Helpa explains what it's like to get an IV and offers tips for making the medical procedure a little easier. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More

Cancer/Chemo

Blood Tests
Blood Tests: Exploring Our Incredible Blood
With this program, children and teens can discover what its like to use a virtual microscope and discover the fascinating facts that a single blood test can reveal about the body and what blood looks like under the microscope. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More

Chemotherapy
Coping With Chemo™
Using a series of online animated stories called webisodes, children and teens with cancer learn how to cope with the challenges of having cancer and undergoing chemotherapy and other treatments.  
Go to the Online Program | Learn More

Sickle Cell
Sickle Cell Slime-O-Rama™
Slime-O-Rama is an interactive online game for children with sickle cell disease that teaches pain management and prevention strategies, and provides tips for communicating to adults about pain.
Go to the Online Game | Learn More

Starbright World
Starbright World®
Starbright World is the premier online social network for teens with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings.  Sick teens and their brothers and sisters are able to connect with other teens that are at home or in the hospital.  Users post pictures, chat, post blogs and bulletins and find new friends in similar situations.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More | Order Brochures | Download a Brochure

Back to School
Back to School
This MTV-style DVD features teens sharing stories and advice for overcoming their fears about returning to school after an extended absence due to a chronic illness or injury.  The DVD also includes segments on coping with frequent hospitalizations and improving communication with the medical team. 
Learn More

IVs
Spotlight on IV's
In this interactive game for children, nurse Ima Helpa explains what it's like to get an IV and offers tips for making the medical procedure a little easier. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More


Radiology
Medical Imaging: Welcome to the Radiology Center
Through this interactive online program, children and teens are able to take a closer look at tests like X-rays, MRIs and CT scans.  Children can explore machines, hear actual sounds, see real images produced from these tests, learn how they can prepare and find out what to wear in order to be more comfortable during the procedures.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More

Bone Marrow
Uncovering the Mysteries of Bone Marrow
This interactive online game helps children discover the role that bone marrow plays in the body and why bone marrow aspirations and biopsies are important.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More

Crohn's and Colitis

UC and Crohn's
UC and Crohn's
www.ucandcrohns.org is a  website designed to help teenagers with UC and Crohn's meet other teens with IBD.  The site provides tips and strategies for coping with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's and the treatments associated with the conditions.
Go to the Website

Starbright World
Starbright World®
Starbright World is the premier online social network for teens with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings.  Sick teens and their brothers and sisters are able to connect with other teens that are at home or in the hospital.  Users post pictures, chat, post blogs and bulletins and find new friends in similar situations.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More | Order Brochures | Download a Brochure


Radiology
Medical Imaging: Welcome to the Radiology Center
Through this interactive online program, children and teens are able to take a closer look at tests like X-rays, MRIs and CT scans.  Children can explore machines, hear actual sounds, see real images produced from these tests, learn how they can prepare and find out what to wear in order to be more comfortable during the procedures.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More


IVs
Spotlight on IV's
In this interactive game for children, nurse Ima Helpa explains what it's like to get an IV and offers tips for making the medical procedure a little easier. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More


Back to School
Back to School
This MTV-style DVD features teens sharing stories and advice for overcoming their fears about returning to school after an extended absence due to a chronic illness or injury.  The DVD also includes segments on coping with frequent hospitalizations and improving communication with the medical team. 
Learn More


Blood Tests
Blood Tests: Exploring Our Incredible Blood
With this program, children and teens can discover what its like to use a virtual microscope and discover the fascinating facts that a single blood test can reveal about the body and what blood looks like under the microscope. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More


Cystic Fibrosis

CF
Fitting Cystic Fibrosis Into Your Life Everyday™
Using an interactive online game format, Fitting Cystic Fibrosis into your Life Everday teaches children and teens with cystic fibrosis the importance of airway clearance, exercise, diet and taking enzymes and medications. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More

Starbright World
Starbright World®
Starbright World is the premier online social network for teens with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings.  Sick teens and their brothers and sisters are able to connect with other teens that are at home or in the hospital.  Users post pictures, chat, post blogs and bulletins and find new friends in similar situations.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More | Order Brochures | Download a Brochure


Radiology
Medical Imaging: Welcome to the Radiology Center
Through this interactive online program, children and teens are able to take a closer look at tests like X-rays, MRIs and CT scans.  Children can explore machines, hear actual sounds, see real images produced from these tests, learn how they can prepare and find out what to wear in order to be more comfortable during the procedures.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More


Blood Tests
Blood Tests: Exploring Our Incredible Blood
With this program, children and teens can discover what its like to use a virtual microscope and discover the fascinating facts that a single blood test can reveal about the body and what blood looks like under the microscope. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More


Back to School
Back to School
This MTV-style DVD features teens sharing stories and advice for overcoming their fears about returning to school after an extended absence due to a chronic illness or injury.  The DVD also includes segments on coping with frequent hospitalizations and improving communication with the medical team. 
Learn More


IVs
Spotlight on IV's
In this interactive game for children, nurse Ima Helpa explains what it's like to get an IV and offers tips for making the medical procedure a little easier. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More

Hospital Programs


Fun Centers
Fun Centers are mobile entertainment units containing a DVD player and the latest Nintendo game system that roll bedside in hospitals to provide fun and distraction for pediatric patients.  We should add language here about how to get added to the wait list. 
Learn More

Hospital Happenings
Hospital Happenings
Hospital Happenings are fun-filled parties and visits from entertainers designed to offer hospitalized kids comfort, companionship and a welcome break from medical treatment. 
Learn More

Hospital Pals
Hospital Pals®
Hospital Pals are an innovative tool for healthcare providers designed to reduce anxiety and the need for anesthesia in preschool-age children undergoing radiation therapy. 
Learn More

PC Pals
PC Pals
PC Pals are laptop computers customized to meet the unique needs of pediatric patients.  Each PC Pal includes a variety of entertaining and educational software, Starlight Starbright's media programs, and filtered Internet access that allows hospitalized kids to stay connected to loved ones and life outside the hospital through email and instant messenger. 
Learn More


Starlight Sites
Starlight Sites
Starlight Sites are beautifully designed and inviting in-hospital children's playrooms and teen lounges where pediatric patients can relax, play and interact with other children during their hospital stay.  
Learn More

Starbright World
Starbright World®
Starbright World is the premier online social network for teens with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings.  Sick teens and their brothers and sisters are able to connect with other teens that are at home or in the hospital.  Users post pictures, chat, post blogs and bulletins and find new friends in similar situations.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More | Order Brochures | Download a Brochure

IV's/Blood Tests

IVs
Spotlight on IV's
In this interactive game for children, nurse Ima Helpa explains what it's like to get an IV and offers tips for making the medical procedure a little easier. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More


Blood Tests
Blood Tests: Exploring Our Incredible Blood
With this program, children and teens can discover what its like to use a virtual microscope and discover the fascinating facts that a single blood test can reveal about the body and what blood looks like under the microscope. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More


Back to School
Back to School
This MTV-style DVD features teens sharing stories and advice for overcoming their fears about returning to school after an extended absence due to a chronic illness or injury.  The DVD also includes segments on coping with frequent hospitalizations and improving communication with the medical team. 
Learn More


Kidney Disease

Kidney Disease
Living With Kidney Disease™
Using an interactive online magazine format, Living With Kidney Disease offers children and teens diagnosed with kidney disease real advice from other young people. Kids get an inside look at how the kidneys work, see how medications and proper diet can help, and find out what to expect from treatments. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More

Starbright World
Starbright World®
Starbright World is the premier online social network for teens with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings.  Sick teens and their brothers and sisters are able to connect with other teens that are at home or in the hospital.  Users post pictures, chat, post blogs and bulletins and find new friends in similar situations.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More | Order a Brochure | Download a Brochure


Blood Tests
Blood Tests: Exploring Our Incredible Blood
With this program, children and teens can discover what its like to use a virtual microscope and discover the fascinating facts that a single blood test can reveal about the body and what blood looks like under the microscope. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More


IVs
Spotlight on IV's
In this interactive game for children, nurse Ima Helpa explains what it's like to get an IV and offers tips for making the medical procedure a little easier. 
Go to the Online Program | Learn More


Radiology
Medical Imaging: Welcome to the Radiology Center
Through this interactive online program, children and teens are able to take a closer look at tests like X-rays, MRIs and CT scans.  Children can explore machines, hear actual sounds, see real images produced from these tests, learn how they can prepare and find out what to wear in order to be more comfortable during the procedures.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More


Back to School
Back to School
This MTV-style DVD features teens sharing stories and advice for overcoming their fears about returning to school after an extended absence due to a chronic illness or injury.  The DVD also includes segments on coping with frequent hospitalizations and improving communication with the medical team. 
Learn More

Obesity/Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

GFGR



Get Fit, Get Right 
Get Fit, Get Right is an interactive online intervention for overweight teens that are at risk for diabetes or heart disease through real-life success stories, video stories, blogs, and chat. Connect your overweight patients to this online program so that they can connect with others who share similar experiences.

To order brochures for Get Fit, Get Right, please click here!

To download a Get Fit, Get Right poster, click here.

Radiology

Radiology
Medical Imaging: Welcome to the Radiology Center
Through this interactive online program, children and teens are able to take a closer look at tests like X-rays, MRIs and CT scans.  Children can explore machines, hear actual sounds, see real images produced from these tests, learn how they can prepare and find out what to wear in order to be more comfortable during the procedures.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More

Sickle Cell

Sickle Cell
Sickle Cell Slime-O-Rama™
Slime-O-Rama is an interactive online game for children with sickle cell disease that teaches pain management and prevention strategies, and provides tips for communicating to adults about pain.
Go to the Online Game | Learn More

Starbright World
Starbright World®
Starbright World is the premier online social network for teens with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings.  Sick teens and their brothers and sisters are able to connect with other teens that are at home or in the hospital.  Users post pictures, chat, post blogs and bulletins and find new friends in similar situations.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More | Order Brochures | Download a Brochure

Social Networking

Starbright World
Starbright World®
Starbright World is the premier online social network for teens with chronic and life-threatening medical conditions, and their siblings.  Sick teens and their brothers and sisters are able to connect with other teens that are at home or in the hospital.  Users post pictures, chat, post blogs and bulletins and find new friends in similar situations.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More |Order Brochures | Download a Brochure 

Spinal Tap

Spinal Tap
Spinal Tap: Discovering the Secrets of Spinal Fluid
Through an interactive online program, children discover why spinal fluid holds an important key to diagnosis and treatment and provides tips for coping with a spinal tap procedure.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More


Chemotherapy
Coping With Chemo™
Using a series of online animated stories called webisodes, children and teens with cancer learn how to cope with the challenges of having cancer and undergoing chemotherapy and other treatments.  
Go to the Online Program | Learn More 


Radiology
Medical Imaging: Welcome to the Radiology Center
Through this interactive online program, children and teens are able to take a closer look at tests like X-rays, MRIs and CT scans.  Children can explore machines, hear actual sounds, see real images produced from these tests, learn how they can prepare and find out what to wear in order to be more comfortable during the procedures.
Go to the Online Program | Learn More

Search programs by category and condition below:

Asthma

Burn Injuries

Cancer/Chemo

Crohn's and Colitis

Cystic Fibrosis

Diabetes

Hospital Programs

IV's/Blood Tests

Kidney Disease

Obesity/Type 2 Diabetes Prevention

Radiology

Sickle Cell

Social Networking

Spinal Tap




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