Barbara Precht
"I believe in empowering families when it comes to their child's care." -- Barbara Precht
Barbara Precht
Family Advisory Council member Barbara Precht.
Family Advisory Council member Barbara Precht, husband Dan and their three sons gather near their tree to celebrate the Christmas holidays.
In October 1989, Barbara Precht's son Ryan was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis / JRA.
Barbara Precht joined the Family Advisory Council at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center during April 2004. "I'm a very positive person. I believe in empowering families when it comes to their child's care," she said.
Barbara and husband Dan are parents to three sons: Brandon, Justin and Ryan.
In October 1989, Barbara's son Ryan was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis / JRA. Since then, he has been a patient in several services at Cincinnati Children's, including:
"Since we have been to so many departments and have experienced so much in 14 years at the hospital, I think I can help from a family's perspective," Barbara said. "The hospital is great, but there is always room for improvement and growth.
"I want to make a difference at the hospital," Barbara said. "We have had very positive experiences throughout the years, in spite of a negative situation.
"Cincinnati Children's Hospital has worked with us as a 'team' to ensure the best care possible for Ryan. I want it to be that way for other families as well," Barbara said. "Having an ill child is scary, frustrating, draining, etc. If your hospital experience is positive, it helps lessen that."
