The HEAL Association
News & BlogVirtual Conference Update and Call for Papers
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Hospital Educator and Academic Liaison (HEAL) Association’s annual national conference will be offered as a Virtual Conference to address the educational needs of pediatric patients. Content will include the presentations...
HEAL Response
In light of this moment, we feel compelled to speak up - for silence is dangerous. The Hospital Educator and Academic Liaison (HEAL) Association shares in the wide range of emotions related to racism and social injustice across North America. Acknowledging the...
Important Conference Information
IMPORTANT As you are already aware, the HEAL Association National Conference scheduled for April 15-17, 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Please read to the bottom of this email, as there will be important information regarding: New...
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Nominations for HEAL Executive Board positions now being accepted!
The HEAL Association Nominating Committee is seeking nominations for Executive Board positions. Are you interested in leadership development and joining the voices in the national conversation about the educational issues of students with medical and mental health...
CIE Journal
- “My Life in the Hospital”: Narratives of Children With a Medical ConditionPediatric hospitalization is a common experience that may increase children’s sense of isolation and impinge on their social-emotional wellbeing. Educators and medical practitioners could minimize these negative effects of hospitalization if they were able to listen to the voices of the children and, therefore, better meet their needs. This qualitative study provides an overview of how children with […]