Ronald McDonald Family Room Program: A Haven Within the Hospital
A Ronald McDonald Family Room serves as an “oasis” inside of the hospital for parents with children in the pediatric and neonatal intensive care units at CHOC Children’s Hospital in Orange and CHOC Children’s at Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo.
Having a Ronald McDonald Family Room inside the hospital walls lets families catch a nap, get something to eat, or take a shower while receiving the support of others experiencing similar situations— all within mere steps of their hospitalized child.
The two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in Orange County feature guest rooms, a living room with a plasma screen television and games for children, a kitchenette, and a family resource library with computers.
Research shows that a family’s presence in the hospital helps children heal faster. Staying close by allows parents to better communicate with their child’s medical team and improves adherence to complicated treatment plans. These are only some of the reasons that make the Ronald McDonald Family Rooms an important service.
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