The Lindisfarne Productions team was asked to produce a series of videos highlighting patient stories for the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.
Told from the patients’ perspective, these stories were created to provide insight into the patient experience. These videos will provide insights for the medical professionals and staff at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Each story will also help other patients learn more about navigating the medical system.
Randall & George Kemp
When Randall’s son George was only 5 months old they were told he would need a heart transplant. So began many sleepless nights and long days spent at George’s hospital bedside waiting for life-saving surgery. Randall’s patient story highlights the Stollery experience through the eyes of a father. Randall’s story explains the struggle of balancing the need provide both emotional and financial support while dealing with the trauma of watching your child go through medical treatments.
Sarah Mooney
At 14, Sarah Mooney was diagnosed with chronic kidney stones, becoming a frequent patient at the Stollery. She continued to struggle through the years, returning to the Stollery during each occurrence. After turning 18, Sarah transitioned into adult care. Her patient story highlights the importance of helping patients transition from pediatric to adult care. Sarah’s story is about learning to navigate the healthcare system independently and ensuring a consistent level of care.
Ali & Jacob Martens
Ali Martens’ son Jacob requires several visits to the Stollery every year. In addition to the stress of each hospital visit, they must also deal with the financial, emotional, physical, and mental strain of traveling the 4.5 hours from Grande Prairie to Edmonton. That 9 hour return trip is required for every scheduled appointment, treatment, and emergency visit. Ali & Jacob’s patient story highlights the challenges faced by the many Albertans who aren’t based in the Edmonton area, but who require the specialized care available at the Stollery.
Having Randall, Sarah, and Ali share their patient stories with us was an absolute honour. We were happy to work with the amazing team at the Stollery to share these stories. We know these stories will be a valuable resource for both healthcare professionals and other patients!