Child-sized EV donated to Albany Med's pediatric patients
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Pediatric patients at Albany Medical Center have a new way of getting around the hospital. A child-sized electric vehicle was donated to the children's hospital.
The Shogo vehicle was donated by the Capital Region and North Country Honda Dealers in partnership with American Honda’s Project Courage. It is specifically designed to move around hospitals to transport patients to tests, scans and procedures.
“Being in the hospital can be scary for a child. Making it as kid-friendly and fun as possible does so much to enhance their experience," Dr. Carrie Danziger, division chief of Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
The Shogo is designed for children between the ages of four and nine. It has an adjustable speed of one to five mph. It has an IV pole attachment, customizable license plate, and a bucket for toys or stuffed animals to ride along with the patient.
Albany Med is the first hospital in New York State to receive a Shogo vehicle.
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