ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Brandy Robinson and Dave Gomez, Armed Services YMCA, accept a donation from David McIntyre, TriWest Healthcare Alliance (left), Feb. 20, 2009. TriWest donated more than $30,000 to the Teddy Child Watch Program at the Elmendorf Hospital. Teddy's Watch provides limited daycare for young children while their parents are being seen at a medical appointment at the base hospital. Also pictured is Col. Thomas Bergeson, 3rd Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matt Owens)
Fast Facts:
- The program can’t be used for children of parents who are going to be long-term patients at the hospital.
- There is no charge for this program.
- Teddy’s Watch is open 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. weekdays. No service provided on federal holidays or when the hospital closes.
- Parents must call or stop by the Teddy’s Child Watch Program to make a reservation for the time they need. Walk-ins are welcome space permitting.
- The program is located on the first floor of the hospital next door to the chapel.
- For more details, contact Brandy Robinson at brandy.robinson@elmendorf.af.mil or 580-6455.