SONY FOR THE KIDS PROGRAM GIVES THE GIFT OF ENTERTAINMENT TO THE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA; Sony Products Donated to Help Children Cope with Prolonged Hospital Stays.the experience of children hospitalized for long periods of time, Sony Electronics Sony Electronics Inc., headquartered in San Diego, Calif., is the largest component of Sony Corporation of America, the U.S. holding company for Sony's U.S.-based electronics and entertainment businesses. has donated more than $4,000 worth of Sony televisions, VHS (Video Home System) A half-inch, analog videocassette recorder (VCR) format introduced by JVC in 1976 to compete with Sony's Betamax, introduced a year earlier. recorder/players and My First Sony My First Sony was a series of smaller-scale electronics made by Sony in the mid-late 1980s intended for use by children. They were made of brightly colored plastic, usually red, and large colorful buttons with simplified controls. (R) Walkman stereos, tape players and electronic sketch pads to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the largest and oldest children's hospitals in the world. "CHOP" has been ranked as the best children's hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report and Child Magazine in recent years. . The donation was made by Sony Electronics' Medical Systems through their For the Kids(TM) program to enhance the quality of in- and out-patient care for the hospitalized children. "Serving our community is a priority at Sony," said Jim Sandy, vice president, medical systems, Sony Electronics' Business and Professional Products Group. "Working closely with hospitals, we have become particularly aware of the young patients and children who must spend prolonged periods of time in the hospital. We hope these gifts will help make the healing process a little happier and a little easier." These children must also cope with separation from family and friends while in a new and foreign environment. Through the For the Kids program, the staff at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia chose one 13" TV/VCR combination unit, one 20" TV/VCR combination unit, one VHS recorder/player, 16 My First Sony tape players, 19 My First Sony Walkman stereos, and 11 My First Sony electronic sketch pads. "The healing process involves both the spirit and the mind," explained Chris Brown Chris Brown may refer to:'''
Tape players will be mounted on treatment carts so children can pick music or relaxation tapes to listen to during long and often painful procedures. Other children are using the My First Sony products to play their favorite tapes, record messages to friends and create electronic paintings and pictures. As a renowned center for pediatric research Pediatric Research is one of the most respected peer-reviewed medical journals within the field of pediatrics in the world. It is the official publication of the American Pediatric Society, the European Society for Paediatric Research, and the Society for Pediatric and treatment, Children's Hospital provides both in-patient and out-patient comprehensive care to children from birth through age 19. Sony's donation is going to the Child Life Department which provides age-appropriate play and other activities which encourage mastery, coping, and expression of feelings in patients. The program is designed to increase familiarity with surroundings and to prepare children to cope with medical experiences. The For the Kids program is in its sixth year and has given a total of 36 donations to pediatric pediatric /pe·di·at·ric/ (pe?de-at´rik) pertaining to the health of children. pe·di·at·ric adj. Of or relating to pediatrics. units nationwide. The equipment is donated by Sony Electronics' Consumer Products Group. The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia was recommended to Sony as a recipient of this donation by Jim Cadmus, president of Cadmet, Inc. Cadmet, a leading northeastern medical equipment supplier, has been a powerful proponent for reducing hospital waste and increasing cost efficiency through a number of channels including the adoption of Sony's new print media bulk packaging (10UPC-5010S). The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has likewise taken steps to reduce waste and increase cost efficiency through the adoption of Sony's bulk packaging print media. Sony Medical Systems markets and supports analog and digital medical imaging products to the laparoscopy laparoscopy or peritoneoscopy Procedure for inspecting the abdominal cavity using a laparoscope; also surgery requiring use of a laparoscope. Laparoscopes use fibre-optic lights and small video cameras to show tissues and organs on a monitor. , cardiology, radiology, endoscopy endoscopy Examination of the body's interior through an instrument inserted into a natural opening or an incision, usually as an outpatient procedure. Endoscopes include the upper gastrointestinal endoscope (for the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum), the colonoscope (for the , microscopy, general surgery and pathology medical specialties Medical Specialties See also anatomy; disease and illness; drugs; health; remedies; surgery. adenography the science of the description of glands. — adenographic, adj. . Core to the product line is a full range of analog and digital surgical color cameras, color and black & white video printers, and high resolution monitors. -0- Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : For more information on Sony products, readers can call 1-800-535-SONY. For additional press information via fax, please call Sony Access at 1-800-SONY-022. The Business and Professional Products Group of Sony Electronics is a leading U.S. supplier of video and audio equipment for the broadcast, production, business, industry, government, medical and education markets. Sony offers a wide array of products and systems for image capture, production and display. Sony also provides specialized equipment and systems for data recording, duplication, electronic photograpy/publishing, videoconferencing, high definition video, interactive and security applications. CONTACT: Beverly Randolph Meaux Sony Electronics 201-930-6981 meauxb@ccmail.nhq.sony.com or Jackie Kozloski The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia 215-590-4100 |
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