When Haldimand County Paramedic Services head out on a response, they have some extra help to call into action. From a recent collaboration with Hauser's Pharmacy and Home Healthcare more than 500 plush teddy bears have become standard equipment on local emergency service vehicles, used to provide comfort to children who are affected in times of crisis.
"It only makes sense to ensure children are taken care of, nurtured, made to feel comfortable when they are exposed to traumatic situations and to help turn a stressful situation a little more comforting and what better way to make a child smile with something as teddy bear to hold?" added Phil Hauser, Pharmacist and President of Hauser's Pharmacy and Home Healthcare.
The bears were recently presented to Haldimand County Paramedic Services Deputy Chiefs, Dan Williston and Joe Pacheo from Hauser. Williston added "We're so happy to have them, giving a child a cute cuddly bear will take them from high stress, to a better comfort level, it makes it easier for the Paramedics and the patient. We're in a situation that's very stressful for a child and to give them something that's warm and friendly, it most likely will calm them down enough for us to be able to deal with the situation."
