The Ronald McDonald Family Room is an area set aside inside a medical facility serving pediatric patients intended to serve as a quiet rest area for family members of children admitted to the hospital for treatment. It replicates a home-like atmosphere when a parent needs a break from the “hospital environment”.
Help Children Heal Faster and Cope Better
Research shows that a family presence in the hospital helps children heal faster and cope better. Staying close by allows parents to better communicate with their child’s medical team and improves adherence to complicated treatment plans.
Ronald McDonald Family Room® at Moses Taylor Hospital
The RMFR at Moses Taylor Hospital is located steps away from the neonatal intensive care unit and offers a place of refuge to families in the hospital. The services available for families:
- A kitchen area with microwave and refrigerator
- Internet access
- Snacks, cold drinks and coffee
- A seating area with flat screen TV
- Opportunity to interact with other families or volunteers
