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Medical students in the Flinders University SA Rural Medical Program have been out in the community, visiting primary schools to ensure children’s teddies are in the best of health.<\/p>\n

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MD student Issy Tynan with Maddison, Noah, Olivia and their healthy teddies<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Their recent Teddy Bear Hospital visit in the Riverland was a heart-warming highlight for everyone involved. Children arrived with their much-loved teddies, ready for a \u201ccheck-up\u201d with Flinders medical students. Together, they worked their way through a total teddy examination, checking for a healthy heart, ears, throat, bones and assisted with the teddy\u2019s vaccination. The messaging was shared that doctors and hospitals can be friendly, welcoming places.<\/p>\n

The event was filled with laughter, curiosity, and plenty of imaginative play as each teddy received a health check and a special certificate. It was just as rewarding for medical students, who had the chance to practice their communication skills, connect with the community, and inspire the next generation to feel comfortable with healthcare.<\/p>\n

The feedback from the school said it all \u201cstudents were so engaged they didn\u2019t stop talking about the Teddy Bear Hospital for the rest of the day.\u201d<\/p>\n

A member of the Flinders staff who attended with the students said, \u201cWe couldn\u2019t ask for a better outcome and look forward to more Teddy Bear hospitals in the Riverland and also Mt Gambier over coming weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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