University Health Holds Halloween Event For Preemies
The annual Fall Fest brought hundreds of children with medical histories to an accessible San Antonio-area theme park.
By Eric Coleman ·
Families whose children received care from University Health gathered for Halloween rides and trick-or-treating on Sunday. The health system's annual Fall Fest brought hundreds of costumed children to Morgan's Wonderland, a theme park built to accommodate mobility challenges and other limitations. The park's ferris wheel, slides, carousels, and WingZ of Wonder attraction are all designed for children with special needs.
The children who attended participated in one of three University Health programs. The PREMIEre program serves premature babies. The NICU Graduate Program provides medical, developmental, and nutritional support for preemies during their first two years. The Comprehensive Care Clinic offers support services for preemies during their first five years.
Dr. Glen Medellin, a palliative pediatrician at University Health, has treated many of the children at the party. He said he finds it rewarding to watch patients progress after discharge. "It's beautiful to see these children out here, not sick and with their families," Medellin said. "It makes them feel normal."
Morgan's Wonderland operates rides and attractions built for children with special needs. The park hosted the University Health gathering as part of its Fall Fest programming.
Source: Texas Public Radio
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