Monday, February 09, 2026
UPMC Children’s to Host Free Teddy Bear Clinic to Help Kids Feel Better with Hospital Visits
HARRISBURG, Pa., Feb. 9, 2026 - UPMC Children’s is inviting families in central Pennsylvania to a free Teddy Bear Clinic at the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts located at 222 Market St., Harrisburg, Pa. on Saturday, Feb. 21 to help children better understand and feel more at ease with hospital experiences. Registration by Feb. 15 is required for this event. “A visit to the hospital can be overwhelming and sometimes scary for young children,” said Sandra Schreffler, lead child life specialist,
