Our mission is to create distraction, break through isolation, and build self-esteem among patients and families here at Boston Children’s Hospital. We do this by creating engaging TV programs where patients and siblings are the stars of the show.
About Seacrest Studios and Channel 19 The Hub
Seacrest Studios at Boston Children’s Hospital opened in 2014 in collaboration with the Ryan Seacrest Foundation. Seacrest Studios is a radio and television studio that broadcasts on Channel 19 The Hub. Our studio is located on the main campus in the main building, first floor, near the gift shop and pharmacy.
Seacrest Studios is the physical place where we broadcast from, and Channel 19 The Hub is where we broadcast to. Channel 19 The Hub is a closed-circuit TV network (CCTV) that is only available on hospital TVs at Boston Children’s Hospital on the main Longwood campus and at our Waltham campus.
Our programming
- Live, interactive TV programming
- Monday-Friday
- Programs for all ages and interests:
- Bingo
- Game shows
- Dance parties
- Patient artwork showcases
- Musical performances
- Video game programming
- Celebrities and other special guest programming
- Download an example weekly schedule
How can my patient and our family get involved?
All our live programming is open to participation from kids and young adults of all ages. Our programs always have an interactive element —for example, participants are invited to answer trivia questions, interview special guests, perform a talent, request songs, and more. We meet patients where they are, and they always have a choice in how they participate - whether it be in front of the camera or behind the scenes.
- In-person: Patients and families can join us in-person in Seacrest Studios, anytime you see the lights on.
- Virtually: Turn on Channel 19 The Hub on a hospital TV. Then, follow the instruction on screen to call, text, email, or join online. We pride ourselves on designing our programming to be just as fun from the bedside or waiting room, as it is in person in the studio.
Our team
We have a multi-disciplinary team, including staff with media production and child life backgrounds. We combine our skill sets to bring programming that mimics professional TV and radio, while also being appropriate for our patients and their unique needs.
We are also grateful to be supported by student interns from Emerson College, as well as volunteers from Boston Children’s Volunteer Services.
- If you are an Emerson College student, visit the Handshake website and search “Seacrest Studios” to view current openings.
- We have a limited number of volunteer positions that open on a rolling basis. All open volunteer positions are posted on this webpage.
Questions?
Contact the Seacrest Studios team via email at seacrest.studio@childrens.harvard.edu.
