Betsy,
        I wanted to let you know the coloring books arrived safe and sound last week. Everyone was thrilled to recieve them and felt like they were a very quality made product. You really did your homework when putting these together! Thank you again for all the effort and being so easy to work with.
                                              Kate Kueser
                                              UMC Evening HUC
                                              Lubbock, Texas

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Color Me Well books

Stephanie Reynolds, CCLS from Tampa, FL - 07/09/2010 08:43:55

We love using the Color Me Well Books with our pedi med/surg patients upon admission! "My Visit to the Hospital" is a great way for us to familiarize our children with common aspects of the hospital setting, so that they are able to have a better understanding. Also, the Spanish version has created a better means for communication with Spanish-speaking patients in regards to preparation for procedures.

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“I was introduced to ‘Color Me Well’ a little over a year ago and am very grateful for their services. Not only does it offer an activity for the children to do while visiting the hospital, but it is done in an educational manner, while being child friendly.  ‘My Outpatient Adventure’ specifically benefits my department because it allows me to put something in the hands of my patients as they leave our pre-operative tours. They are not only excited for a ‘prize’, but it also continues a learning experience as they return home, so they are even more prepared for the day of their procedure.

Thank you, ‘Color Me Well’ for all that you do for children.”

Casey Caughran, CCLS
Child Life Specialist
TC Thompson Children’s Hospital
Chattanooga, TN

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Betsy's coloring book, 'My Visit to the Emergency Department', explains all of the most common reason for a child to visit the emergency department. We present this book to the child upon entering our Emergency Center. We use it as a calming tool for the child. Not only does the child get to color, but it also educates them as to what will take place when they see our doctors and nurses.

Thomas Rotondi
Coordinator, Baptist Hospital Miami Emergency Department

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“I have supported Betsy Monroe’s health coloring books for over 25 years.  I was a Chief Nursing Officer when she initiated her first coloring books and later, as a hospital CEO in Texas, Illinois and Indiana, I supported use of her work.

The coloring books serve to educate children and relieve anxiety of children in stressful situations. We frequently issued them to touring & elementary school groups as part of the health curriculum.

I would encourage your strong consideration of these books as a valuable part of your facility’s message.”

 Nancy S. Carlstedt, RN, BSM, MHSM
(Former Hospital CNO & CEO)