The Radiology Department at Cincinnati Children’s is celebrating a thoughtful donation that is already making a meaningful difference for our patients. Thanks to the generosity of Brittany Muench, a former reading room assistant, and the company Tonies, the department has received five Tonieboxes and 25 Tonie characters to share with children during their imaging procedures.
Tonieboxes are soft, screen-free audio players designed just for kids. When paired with small figurines called Tonies, children can enjoy stories, songs, and educational content in an engaging, hands-on way—no screens, no buttons, just imagination.
For many children, imaging procedures can feel unfamiliar or intimidating, and families often experience stress right along with them. By offering Tonieboxes during these visits, the Radiology Child Life Team can provide a comforting distraction that helps ease anxiety and makes the experience more positive for everyone.
This donation is a wonderful example of how community partners help us enhance the patient experience in meaningful ways. We are incredibly grateful to Brittany for remembering her radiology family and coordinating this gift, and to Tonies for supporting our mission to create a welcoming, child-friendly environment.
Together, we are helping make every Radiology visit a little easier—and a lot more fun—for our patients and their families.
Kelsey Meirose has joined Cincinnati Children’s Radiology Department as the operations manager for the Radiology Access/Flow team. In this role, she leads a dedicated group that includes reading room assistants (RRAs), patient family engagement specialists, and child life specialists. Kelsey is deeply aligned with Cincinnati Children’s mission of providing compassionate, patient-centered care. She is especially inspired by the institution’s holistic philosophy—one that focuses not only on treating medical needs but also on supporting the whole child and their family. Committed to fostering a positive and supportive experience for every family who enters Radiology, Kelsey brings a strong passion for service, teamwork, and improvement to her work each day.
Glenn Miñano is a media specialist in the Department of Radiology, providing graphic design, photography, printing, video services, and administration of the department’s online properties. His works have been published in several medical articles, such as the American Journal of Radiology and the American Institute of Ultrasound. He has been providing these services to the Radiology Department since 1996.
Meredith Towbin is a freelance copy editor and writer. She has copyedited the Department of Radiology’s blog since it launched. She also works as a copy editor for the home improvement website BobVila.com. Her writing has been featured on HuffPost as well as other writing sites.
