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Cover of A Helicopter Ride to the Hospital

A Helicopter Ride to the Hospital

This children's book is about a family welcoming Sarah Ana's brother after a helicopter ride to the hospital. Dad is Deaf and using American Sign Language to communicate. The doctor wear clear window masks so Dad can understand what is happening at the hospital with the birth of his son. Lots of action in the children's book to keep young readers' attention. Enjoy the intercultural diversity of both Deaf and hearing cultures in this heartwarming book celebrating the birth of a new family member.

Genres

Children's FictionLanguage and Languages, Study and Teaching

ISBN

9798899658228

Format

Print / Paperback

Contributor

Anne McIntosh

Author

Dr. Anne McIntosh, graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of Montana at Missoula, and University of Texas at Austin, has published articles, book chapters, journal articles, and book reviews. She is the author of three books: Sometimes I Talk, Sometimes I Sign (copyright 2000; updated 2025), A Montana Love Affair (copyright 2005), and co-authored Be Well: A Medical Organizer with Danielle Rose, MD (copyright 2010). Dr. McIntosh has an interest in improving the quality of healthcare; she helped commercialize the clear face mask that is showcased in A Helicopter Ride to the Hospital. This new medical product, when used properly, reduces the transmissions of illness and disease. The mask improves healthcare communication by allowing clearer views of crucial non-verbal cues used in face-to-face communication. Children who are hospitalized are less traumatized by the transparent face mask. Dr. McIntosh is an advocate for use of customized communication boards to improve communication, understanding, comprehension, and rapport between healthcare providers (dental, medical, surgical, rehabilitation) and patients. Visit www.SafeNClear.com for more information. Dr. McIntosh and her family make their home in the Lake Norman area of North Carolina.