Laurie Strongin, Founder and CEO of Hope for Henry

For over two decades, Hope for Henry has been singularly focused on improving the pediatric patient experience. Through our Super Rewards for Super KidsTM program, a program developed in partnership with leading child life specialists and administered by more than 500 Certified Child Life Specialists at hospitals nationwide, we’ve improved procedural adherence by more than 90%, reduced the need for sedation for MRI by 76%, and enhanced overall patient experience by 98%. Now, we’re taking this success beyond hospital walls to reach every child life specialist and every child who needs it—with the launch of Hope for Henry’s  Healthcare Hub.

Making Expert Resources Available to Every Every Child Life Specialist

The Hope for Henry Healthcare Hub is a groundbreaking digital platform designed to equip child life specialists, medical teams, patients, and families with the tools they need to make hospital visits less stressful and more successful. With this resource, we are expanding beyond our 42 partner hospitals to reach every hospital everywhere. Now, any child life specialist—no matter where they work—can access our proven strategies to help kids cope, adhere, and thrive during medical procedures. 

Preparing Patients Before They Walk Through the Doors

One of the biggest challenges for pediatric patients is anticipatory anxiety—the fear of the unknown before a medical procedure. The Hope for Henry Healthcare Hub addresses this head-on by preparing kids and families before they arrive at the hospital. Through engaging educational tools, and resources created to improve coping, children and families gain a clear understanding of what to expect, helping them approach their medical experience with confidence rather than fear.

Transforming the Pediatric Patient Experience Nationwide

The Hope for Henry Healthcare Hub is more than just an educational tool—it’s a game-changer for pediatric patient care. Here’s how it makes an impact:

• Improves Patient Adherence: Kids who understand their procedures are more likely to follow medical instructions, resulting in better health outcomes.
• Enhances Coping Skills: Our resources provide age-appropriate guidance to help children manage stress and feel in control of their health journey.
• Reduces Anxiety: Knowing what to expect eliminates fear and makes procedures smoother for patients, parents, and medical staff alike.
• Elevates the Overall Patient Experience: A prepared, confident patient leads to shorter hospital stays, fewer complications, and a more positive perception of health care.

A Resource for Every Child Life Specialist

Child life specialists play a crucial role in helping pediatric patients navigate the medical world, but they often face challenges in accessing standardized, high-quality resources. Created by and for child life specialists, Hope for Henry’s Healthcare Hub features tools that have already been tested and proven effective in the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. Now, whether a longtime Hope for Henry partner or new to our approach, child life specialists can integrate these resources seamlessly into their care models. This means more hospitals can adopt our successful Super Rewards for Super Kids methodology, leading to better experiences for young patients across the country.

Join the Movement

Hope for Henry has already improved the lives and recovery of over 150,000 children—and now, we’re ready to reach even more. We invite you to explore the Hope for Henry Healthcare Hub and bring its transformative impact to your patients. Together, we can ensure that children everywhere receive the care they deserve—without fear, without anxiety, and with the confidence to take charge of their health journey.