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Pediatric patients at Central DuPage Hospital become doctors with Teddy Bear Clinic

Central DuPage Hospital easing patients fears with Teddy Bear Clinic
Central DuPage Hospital easing patients fears with Teddy Bear Clinic 00:32

WINFIELD, Ill. (CBS) -- Being in the hospital can be scary, especially if you're a little kid. But doctors and nurses at Central DuPage Hospital are easing fears with some stuffed animal friends.

The little patients get to be doctors at the Teddy Bear Clinic.

The kids get a stethoscope, syringes, gauze, and other things to give their toys a check-up.

It also helps pediatric patients learn about the tools doctors and nurses use to treat them.

The Teddy Bear Clinic gives families a little fun during a challenging time.

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