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• overnight accommodations for one adult family member

• a complimentary videophone, TV and VCR, a Playstation 2/DVD player, CD player, and a computer with Internet access

• a phone and personal storage space

• a wardrobe closet and a small storage compartment, which can be locked and used to store valuables

6 North

• Treatment rooms designated for blood drawing and other procedures. We use these rooms for tests to keep your child's room a safe, comforting place.

• A kitchen with separate refrigerators to allow you to store parent and patient food. We provide patient drinks and snacks, and families may use the refrigerator to store food they bring from home.

• An activity room, staffed by a Child Life Specialist and many volunteers, that provides books, video tapes, DVDs and toys. Patients of all ages are invited to use the room, and siblings may also use the playroom if accompanied by an adult. There is a separate room for teenagers on the unit.

• A Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Resource Room on 6W staffed by a professional who helps patients and families obtain information using the computer, from brochures or through support groups.

• A family room on 6N that provides a place for your family to spend time with each other away from your child's bedside. The room has a television, magazines and books. The room is also used to meet with your healthcare providers. This is also where the weekly parent support group is held.

• A family lounge on 6W that provides an adult resting place, with a bathroom, television, and VCR. This is also where the weekly stem cell transplant parent support group is held.

Room Service
Children's offers a food service for patients that feature a room service-style menu. A limited selection of kosher and Halail meals are available for patients with restricted diets.

Gym Access
Parents and guardians can access Fitcorp, located across the street from the main entrance to Children's, by presenting their parent/guardian ID badge.

Mail
Children love to receive cards and packages, and we welcome mail on all of our units. Mail can be sent to your child on the unit. Our nurses can provide the correct mailing address.

Tutoring
Coordinated by your child's nurse or Child Life Specialist, tutoring is available for children who will be absent from school for at least two weeks, either at home or in the hospital, due to illness.

The Cafeteria & Au Bon Pain
The Café at Children's offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Hot meals and light alternatives are available, as well as salad bar, deli, grill and wrap station. There is also an Au Bon Pain located in the Main Lobby.

There are also many additional restaurants, delis and fast-food choices in the Longwood Galleria located next door to Children's.

Banking
ATM Bank Machines are located in the Fegan Building on Fegan Plaza. Additional ATM machines are located across the street and next-door in the Longwood Galleria.

CVS/Pharmacy
Located in the Main Lobby, or next-door at the Longwood Galleria, the CVS offers a full-service pharmacy.

Laundry Services
Children's offers access to on-site laundry facilities for parents of children staying in our inpatient units. Our nurses will show you where the facilities are located, if necessary.