CHAMPs
A service unique to KKH, CHAMPs believe in empowering patients to become CHAMPions of their hospital stay.
Significance of CHAMPs
Child Life, Art and Music Therapy Programmes (CHAMPs) at KKH integrates the services of three dynamic professions – Child Life Therapy, Art Therapy and Music Therapy, to
- Empower patients to become CHAMPions of their hospital stay.
- Advocate for professionals to ‘listen’ and ‘hear’ the patient’s message.
- Provide interventions tailored to each woman or child’s developmental stage and age, helping them navigate stressful and challenging hospital experiences.
- Address coping with pain and anxiety through evidence-based strategies complementary to medical treatments and medication.
- Create a safe space for the patient to explore, express, and understand innermost thoughts and feelings through creative and therapeutic avenues.
- Facilitate mood regulation and optimize functional outcomes to improve overall treatment experience.
Our Child Life Therapists, Art Therapists and Music Therapists hold advanced degrees in their respective fields and maintain active accreditations and registration with recognized professional bodies. Each therapist brings specialized expertise in working with women and children in a healthcare setting.
Child Life Therapy
A profession that advocates for the rights of the child and his/her family through challenging hospital experiences
Child Life Therapy in KKH supports children and their families:
- Have a better understanding of hospital systems.
- Optimize adjustment to medical and treatment routines.
- Enhances the child’s overall hospital experience.
Art Therapy
A form of psychotherapy that uses art media as a mode of expression and communication
Art Therapy in KKH supports women and children:
- Address psychosocial and emotional concerns related to their experience of illness and hospitalization.
- Improve mental wellness through artistic self-expression, insight-building, and resource gathering.
Music Therapy
The scientific use of music interventions within a therapeutic relationship towards health outcomes
Music Therapy in KKH supports women and children:
- Address physiological and psychological needs through holistic musical experiences.
- Attain a space for self expression and communication through musical means.
- Build self-awareness, self-esteem, and coping resources through their treatment journey.
History of CHAMPs
1997
- Hospital Play was established in KKH.
- a one-man program with approximately 200 patients seen on an annual basis.
2000s
- Kidz Horizon Appeal adopts the Hospital Play programme.
- Through your continued unwavering generosity and support, the program is continuing its growth and outreach within KKH.
2007
- Music Therapy was established in KKH.
2013
- Art Therapy was established in KKH.
2014
- Hospital Play was renamed Child Life Therapy.
- CHAMPs (Child Life, Art and Music Therapy Programmes) was formed to streamline services.
Beyond Today
- CHAMPs consists of 3 unique disciplines who attend to functional and psychosocial needs of patients and their families.
- As a team, we support over 3000 patients and families on an annual basis.
Our Beneficiaries
Serena* is one of the many patients who have been helped by KKHHF. Serena is the only child in her family, and was born completely normal. But a sudden episode of Asteriovenous Malformation Rupture caused her to become permanently bedridden and machine-dependent for life. As the sole breadwinner of the family, Serena’s mother has had to be resilient, working part-time in order to provide for the family’s financial needs.
Overwhelmed at first with the challenges of handling everything, Serena’s mother is now coping much better as funding from KKHHF has helped with the purchase of Serena’s homecare equipment, special diet, consumables, ambulance transport and other needs. This has allowed Serena’s mother to focus on providing the best care for Serena. Further assistance in the form of occasional home visits by homecare nurses from KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital (KKH) has brought greater relief.
One of the patients helped through KKHHF was Bryan*, he was born a colloidon baby and requires long-term dermatology follow-up and skin care. Bryan’s family faces financial constraints as his father works as a barber with no CPF contribution.
Due to his skin condition, Bryan also faces discrimination, and this has caused distress to his mother. However, his parents remain committed to his medical care. KKHHF helps to fund the medication Bryan requires for his skin condition.
With the support they received from KKHHF and financial burden relieved, his parents can now devote more time and attention to Bryan and his siblings.
* Not their real names
Because every woman and child deserves good health
The KKH Health Fund (KKHHF) supports needy women and children afflicted with cancer and other chronic conditions. Yearly, KKHHF disbursed close to $2 million and helped more than 450 less fortunate women and children with their medical bills. Low-income women with serious illnesses such as cancer, high-risk pregnancies and gynaecological conditions are not usually financially equipped to bear the costs of medical treatment. Your donation provides essential support to needy paediatric patients, as well as low-income women with serious illnesses. Every year KKHHF sees an increase in the number of patients seeking assistance. These patients are treated with the best possible medical expertise and care at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Thanks to the generous donors throughout the years, these patients have been able to turn to KKHHF for help. Thank you for being part of this life-saving cause!
About the KKH Health Fund – Part of SingHealth Fund
The KKH Health Fund (KKHHF) is part of the SingHealth Fund (SHF) – which was incorporated on 2 September 2016 as a Company Limited by Guarantee to operate charity funds for the SingHealth cluster. All donations to the KKHHF are ring-fenced under the SHF for KKHHF purposes and will be used in accordance with the donors’ intent for women’s and children’s causes. As an Institution of Public Character (IPC), SHF is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and abides by the Code of Governance for charities and IPCs. Donations to the KKHHF through SHF are tax deductible.
Because every woman and child deserves good health The KKH Health Fund (KKHHF) supports needy women and children afflicted with cancer and other chronic conditions. Yearly, KKHHF disbursed close to $2 million and helped more than 450 less fortunate women and children with their medical bills. Low-income women with serious illnesses such as cancer, high-risk pregnancies and gynaecological conditions are not usually financially equipped to bear the costs of medical treatment. Your donation provides essential support to needy paediatric patients, as well as low-income women with serious illnesses. Every year KKHHF sees an increase in the number of patients seeking assistance. These patients are treated with the best possible medical expertise and care at KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Thanks to the generous donors throughout the years, these patients have been able to turn to KKHHF for help. Thank you for being part of this life-saving cause! About the KKH Health Fund – Part of SingHealth Fund The KKH Health Fund (KKHHF) is part of the SingHealth Fund (SHF) – which was incorporated on 2 September 2016 as a Company Limited by Guarantee to operate charity funds for the SingHealth cluster. All donations to the KKHHF are ring-fenced under the SHF for KKHHF purposes and will be used in accordance with the donors’ intent for women’s and children’s causes. As an Institution of Public Character (IPC), SHF is committed to maintaining the highest standards of governance and abides by the Code of Governance for charities and IPCs. Donations to the KKHHF through SHF are tax deductible.
GIFT
Your Gift, Their Future
Every contribution to Kidz Horizon Appeal brings us one step closer to transforming a child’s life. Your gift provides vital medical support for children battling chronic illnesses, offering them a chance at recovery and relieving the financial strain on their families. Together, we can create brighter futures for those in need.