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Hospital clown

Being a hospital clown requires great humility and emotion and is a complement to medical care.

A group of clowns are dancing on a bridge
Hospital clown at Gäddviksbron, Luleå. Photo: Viveka Österman.

Being in hospital is a great strain on the whole family. The hospital clowns interact with the aim of making children's stay in hospital easier. The activities with clowns at Sunderby Hospital and Lappland Children's Clinic are run by Lule Stassteater. The hospital clowns act on behalf of the Norrbotten Region and Curo.

Lule Stassteater clowns

  • Are trained in classical clowning techniques
  • Always work in pairs
  • Meets the child on their own terms
  • Gives the child affirmation
  • Provides children and their families with a change from the daily hospital environment
  • Focuses on the child's health