St. Chrisopher’s Hospital for Children launches kid-friendly blog
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is bypassing parents and going straight to its target audience: the kids. The hospital’s blog, An Apple a Day, addresses kids about health and safety issues, the Philadelphia Business Journal reports.
Written by hospital mascot Chris the Apple, the blog advises kids about things like doctor’s visits, flu shots and helmet safety.
Recent posts inlcude tips about energy drinks and crossing the street.
The tone of the posts is geared toward elementary-aged students, making us wonder: just how many third graders are surfing the web for health tips?
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