"We are incredibly excited to introduce Kids Connect TV to our patient families," said Bob Duncan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Connecticut Children's. "This innovative platform offers a unique opportunity for our patients to engage in a variety of interactive and entertaining programs right from their hospital rooms."
Kids Connect TV is entirely "for kids, by kids," giving patients at Connecticut Children's the chance to produce, film, and even star in programs to be broadcasted across all televisions in the hospital. From daily news shows to video gaming sessions, musical performances, virtual field trips, hot wing eating contest and much more, KCTV offers a diverse range of content to cater to the interests of young patients.
"We are grateful to the Dunkin Joy in Childhood Foundation for their generous support in bringing Kids Connect TV to life," said Duncan. "Their partnership has allowed us to create a truly immersive and engaging experience for our patients during their hospital stay."
“Children battling illness are often unable to experience the simple joys of childhood, and our guests and franchisees teamed up to make a difference for kids in hospitals across the country as part of our annual Iced Coffee Day Fundraiser, said Victor Carvalho, Dunkin’ Franchisee and Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation. “I am thrilled that the Foundation was able help Connecticut Children’s develop Kids Connect TV. This program which provides not only programming for patients to enjoy bedside but also a space to create programs for fellow patients, bringing joy even on the tough days.”
Patients and their families can tune in to Kids Connect TV on Channel 1 on their in-patient room televisions within the Connecticut Children's campus. For more information about Kids Connect TV and to view the programming schedule, visit https://www.connecticutchildrens.org/Kidsconnect.
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