NOW OPEN: Children’s of Alabama announces 3 new playrooms for patients

On Sept. 6, Children’s of Alabama announced the official opening of the Panda Cares® Center of Hope—three new age-appropriate playrooms offering children and their families a safe, comforting place to go during their stay at the hospital.

Children’s of Alabama announces new Panda Cares® Center of Hope

Although Children’s of Alabama is the best resource for ill children—it includes the only level 1 pediatric trauma center in the state, after all—their stay in the hospital can be physically, mentally and emotionally exhausting.

To help these children and their families have a sense of normalcy, Children’s of Alabama has teamed up with Panda Express to open the Panda Cares® Center of Hope.

Located inside Children’s of Alabama, the Panda Cares® Center of Hope includes three dedicated age-appropriate playrooms for children and their families. The playrooms include toys and games as well as specially curated programs that address each child’s well-being.

“This partnership will have a profound and lasting impact in the lives of our patients and their families.

We are so thankful to Panda Express for their support, and we’re looking forward to many years of partnering together to meet the emotional, spiritual, mental, and physical needs of our patients.”

Beth Rocker, Associate Vice President, Customer Service, Children’s of Alabama

The new playrooms were made possible by donations from Panda Express associates and guests.

“We are proud to partner with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to bring the vision of the Panda Cares® Center of Hope to life and are humbled to be part of the healing journey for the families and kids at these hospitals.

Children are our future, and through this partnership and curriculum designed to give children the strength to thrive, we will bring smiles and hope to communities nationwide.”

Dr. Peggy Cherng, Co-founder and Co-CEO, Panda Restaurant Group

According to a press release, Panda Express and Children’s Miracle Network began their partnership in 2007.

Find out more ways that Children’s of Alabama provides top-notch care to children throughout the state on their website and follow them on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter for updates.