My Special Aflac Duck(R) Lands in the Big Apple
In September, My Special Aflac Duck® visited New York City, bringing joy to pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein. Aflac partnered with Sunrise Day Camp to provide fun activities for children and families. My Special Aflac Duck is a social robot that helps kids prepare for medical procedures and communicate their feelings.
A recent study showed reduced distress, nausea, pain, and anxiety in children who received the duck. Since 2018, Aflac has distributed over 32,000 ducks free of charge to patients aged 3 and up. This program is part of Aflac's $184 million contribution to pediatric cancer and blood disorder research and programs. Health care providers and families can order the duck for free at MySpecialAflacDuck.com.
In settembre, My Special Aflac Duck® ha visitato New York City, portando gioia ai pazienti pediatrici affetti da cancro e da anemia falciforme presso il Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein. Aflac ha collaborato con Sunrise Day Camp per offrire attività divertenti per bambini e famiglie. My Special Aflac Duck è un robot sociale che aiuta i bambini a prepararsi per le procedure mediche e a comunicare i loro sentimenti.
Uno studio recente ha mostrato una riduzione dello stress, della nausea, del dolore e dell'ansia nei bambini che hanno ricevuto l'anatra. Dal 2018, Aflac ha distribuito oltre 32.000 anatre gratuitamente a pazienti di età superiore ai 3 anni. Questo programma è parte del contributo di Aflac di 184 milioni di dollari alla ricerca e ai programmi per il cancro pediatrico e i disturbi ematici. I fornitori di servizi sanitari e le famiglie possono richiedere l'anatra gratuitamente su MySpecialAflacDuck.com.
En septiembre, My Special Aflac Duck® visitó la ciudad de Nueva York, llevando alegría a los pacientes pediátricos con cáncer y células falciformes en el Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein. Aflac se asoció con Sunrise Day Camp para ofrecer actividades divertidas para niños y familias. My Special Aflac Duck es un robot social que ayuda a los niños a prepararse para los procedimientos médicos y a comunicar sus sentimientos.
Un estudio reciente mostró una reducción del malestar, la náusea, el dolor y la ansiedad en los niños que recibieron el pato. Desde 2018, Aflac ha distribuido más de 32,000 patos de forma gratuita a pacientes mayores de 3 años. Este programa es parte de la contribución de Aflac de 184 millones de dólares a la investigación y los programas para el cáncer pediátrico y los trastornos sanguíneos. Los proveedores de atención médica y las familias pueden solicitar el pato gratis en MySpecialAflacDuck.com.
9월에 My Special Aflac Duck®가 뉴욕시를 방문하여 몬테피오레 아인슈타인 아동병원의 소아암 및 겸상적혈구병 환자들에게 기쁨을 선사했습니다. Aflac은 Sunrise Day Camp와 협력하여 어린이와 가족을 위한 재미있는 활동을 제공했습니다. My Special Aflac Duck는 아이들이 의료 절차를 준비하고 자신의 감정을 전달할 수 있도록 돕는 사회적 로봇입니다.
최근 연구에 따르면 오리 인형을 받은 아이들에서 고통, 메스꺼움, 통증 및 불안이 감소한다는 결과가 나왔습니다. 2018년 이후로 Aflac은 3세 이상의 환자에게 32,000마리 이상의 오리를 무료로 배포했습니다. 이 프로그램은 Aflac의 소아암 및 혈액 질환 연구와 프로그램에 대한 1억 8400만 달러 기부의 일환입니다. 의료 제공자와 가족은 MySpecialAflacDuck.com에서 무료로 오리를 요청할 수 있습니다.
En septembre, My Special Aflac Duck® a visité New York, apportant de la joie aux patients pédiatriques atteints de cancer et de drépanocytose à l'hôpital pour enfants Montefiore Einstein. Aflac a collaboré avec Sunrise Day Camp pour proposer des activités amusantes aux enfants et aux familles. My Special Aflac Duck est un robot social qui aide les enfants à se préparer aux procédures médicales et à communiquer leurs émotions.
Une étude récente a montré une réduction de la détresse, des nausées, de la douleur et de l'anxiété chez les enfants qui ont reçu le canard. Depuis 2018, Aflac a distribué plus de 32 000 canards gratuitement aux patients âgés de 3 ans et plus. Ce programme fait partie de la contribution de 184 millions de dollars d'Aflac à la recherche et aux programmes sur le cancer pédiatrique et les troubles sanguins. Les prestataires de soins de santé et les familles peuvent demander le canard gratuitement sur MySpecialAflacDuck.com.
Im September besuchte My Special Aflac Duck® New York City und brachte Freude zu pädiatrischen Krebspatienten und Patienten mit Sichelzellenanämie im Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein. Aflac arbeitete mit dem Sunrise Day Camp zusammen, um Kindern und Familien unterhaltsame Aktivitäten zu bieten. My Special Aflac Duck ist ein sozialer Roboter, der Kindern hilft, sich auf medizinische Eingriffe vorzubereiten und ihre Gefühle auszudrücken.
Eine jüngste Studie zeigte eine Verringerung von Stress, Übelkeit, Schmerzen und Angst bei Kindern, die die Ente erhielten. Seit 2018 hat Aflac über 32.000 Enten kostenlos an Patienten ab 3 Jahren verteilt. Dieses Programm ist Teil des 184 Millionen Dollar Beitrags von Aflac zur Forschung und zu Programmen für pädiatrische Krebserkrankungen und Blutstörungen. Gesundheitsdienstleister und Familien können die Ente kostenlos unter MySpecialAflacDuck.com bestellen.
- Aflac has distributed over 32,000 My Special Aflac Ducks free of charge since 2018
- A study showed reduced distress, nausea, pain, and anxiety in children who received My Special Aflac Duck
- Aflac has contributed $184 million to pediatric cancer and blood disorder research and programs
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Originally published on Aflac Newsroom
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 18, 2024 / In September - honoring Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month - My Special Aflac Duck® found its way to New York City, delivering smiles to pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore Einstein in the Bronx.
In partnership with Sunrise Day Camp, Aflac also gave these children and their families a day of fun activities, including arts and crafts - where they created beaded bracelets and birth certificates for their new cuddly companions - coloring pages, and of course, duck-themed snacks.
My Special Aflac Duck is a social robot powered by innovative technology that helps kids prepare for medical procedures, communicate their feelings, practice distraction techniques and more. A recent three-year study revealed that both parents and caregivers reported a reduction in distress, nausea, pain and treatment - and procedural anxiety - for their children who received My Special Aflac Duck, compared to those in the study who had not yet received a duck.
Since the first duck delivery in 2018, Aflac has placed more than 32,000 My Special Aflac Ducks in the hands of pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients ages 3 and up free of charge, providing comfort and joy during their treatment journeys. The My Special Aflac Duck program is a hallmark of Aflac's more than
Health care providers, support organizations and families can order My Special Aflac Duck free of charge for children 3 years or older who have been diagnosed with cancer or sickle cell disease at MySpecialAflacDuck.com.
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