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Texas Children’s Hospital in the Texas Medical Center has a variety of amenities available to you and your family during your time here. We offer many dining options, patient activities and events, as well as respite destinations and gift shops.

GIFT SHOPS There are several gift shops conveniently located throughout Texas Children’s where gifts, cards, toys, snacks and other items may be purchased.

ABERCROMBIE BUILDING WALLACE TOWER Level 1, near the Red Elevators Level 3, by the Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. 832-822-3035 Saturday - Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. 832-824-2259

BellaLUNA BOUTIQUE WEST TOWER Pavilion for Women, Level 3 Level 3, by Admissions Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 832-824-5555 Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. 832-826-8000

PAVILION FOR WOMEN Gift Shop and Pharmacy, Level 1 Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, noon - 5 p.m. 832-824-8888

DINING OPTIONS INSIDE TEXAS CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ABERCROMBIE BUILDING McDonald’s – Level 1, located between the orange and yellow elevators. Open most of the day except between 3-6 a.m.

Breakfast Program – Complimentary and pastries are available daily in the family area of each inpatient unit.

Bertner Avenue Café – Level B1 of CHI St. Luke’s Health Hospital, accessible from the Red Elevators in the Abercrombie Building. Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday - Sunday, 6:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Vending Machines – Level 2, next to Red Elevators.

WALLACE TOWER (formerly Clinical Care Tower) Level 3 Food Court The Food Court offers a variety of dining options including Chick-fil-A Xpress®, ®, Village ® and the Beanstalk Coffee Bar, which serves ® coffee. A Gerber® baby food station and variety of healthy meals-to-go are also available.

Beanstalk’s hours are 6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and Food Court hours are 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. 10 AMENITIES AND DINING

PAVILION FOR WOMEN Fresh Bistro – Level 3, Monday - Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. (closes 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. to prepare for lunch)

Coffee Corner – Level 3, across from the Fresh Bistro Offers Starbucks coffee, , fresh baked pastries, grab-n-go lunch, fresh fruit smoothies and more. Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - midnight. Saturday - Sunday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m.

WEST TOWER Breakfast Program – Complimentary coffee and pastries are available daily in the family area of each inpatient unit.

Coffee Cart – Level 1 lobby across from the Welcome Desk The Coffee Cart offers a small selection of , , chips, pastries, candy and . Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 1 a.m. Saturday - Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 1 a.m.

VENDING MACHINES West Tower – Level B1, Level 16 near the School Room and Level 1 near the Emergency Center and Rapid Treatment Area (RTA) Abercrombie Building – Level 2, next to Red Elevators

LOCAL AREA DINING OPTIONS Visit texaschildrens.org/patients-and-visitors, or contact Guest Services at 832-826-STAR (7827) for recommendations and information.

ATMs ON CAMPUS Abercrombie Building – Level 1 – Bank of America® (next to the Grey Elevators) and Wells Fargo® (near Red Elevators) Wallace Tower (formerly Clinical Care Tower), Level 3 – Bank of America Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, Level 3 – Outside of Wells Fargo Bank

POSTAL SERVICES Postal services are located on Level 1 of CHI St. Luke’s Health near McDonald’s®, accessible from Texas Children’s Abercrombie Building Level 1. Stamp machines, mail and messenger services are available Monday - Friday from noon - 3 p.m. FedEx® and UPS offer 24 hour self-service pick-up stations there. For questions, contact Postal Services at 832-355-3053.

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE® Ronald McDonald House Houston offers a home away from home for families of patients in intensive care through its 20-bedroom in-hospital Ronald McDonald House. There are also several Ronald McDonald Family Rooms located throughout Texas Children’s Hospital that welcome and serve families. For more information on our services and eligibility, please call 832-824-8600 and ask for the House Manager on duty, or visit rmhhouston.org/for-families. AMENITIES AND DININGTITLE 11

PLACES TO VISIT The Children’s Chapel Located near the Auxiliary Bridge on Level 3 of West Tower, The Children’s Chapel provides a unique space for families, patients and staff to pray, meditate, attend religious services or simply be alone with their thoughts. The chapel is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Children’s Garden Located on West Tower Level 4, this relaxing roof garden provides seating and tables for patients and families who want to spend time together, enjoy a meal or simply get outdoors without having to leave the hospital.

The Merle C. Donigan Play Garden Another opportunity to get outdoors is the play area located outside the Abercrombie Building Level 1. The play garden is appropriate for children of all ages.

Family Lounges Lounges with microwave ovens are available 24 hours a day on all inpatient floors.

LEVEL 16 WEST TOWER – FAMILY SERVICES FLOOR KIDS’ OWN STUDIO Child Life Media Production Home to ZTV, the Child Life team broadcasts live shows and special events from the studio. Patients and families are welcome to participate in these child-friendly shows either in the studio or by watching from their rooms on Channel 19. Ask your nurse for more information.

Radio Lollipop® Radio Lollipop is a fully-equipped, on-site radio station that broadcasts to patients’ rooms via Texas Children’s television system. It is a 100% volunteer-driven program that involves children in play and activities, using the sounds of radio to help stimulate children’s imaginations.

Volunteers play Top 40 hits, take call-in requests and put kids “on air” to actively participate in the magic of radio. Each on-air broadcast also features games, art projects, storytelling and contests in which kids win prizes.

To participate in the broadcast, visit Kids’ Own Studio on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. or tune in on Channel 19 during that time. Call us at extension 6-7890 (832-826-7890) to request a song or tell a joke during the broadcast times.

Music Studio Located within Kids’ Own Studio is a dedicated space specifically designed for musical enrichment. Patients can work with a member of the Child Life team to schedule time to play an instrument or write and record their own song.

The Child Life Zone The Child Life Zone is a lounge and activity area on Level 16 of the West Tower where patients and their families can play, laugh and relax. The Child Life Zone was recently renovated thanks to Teammates For Kids®, founded by Garth Brooks and Troy Aikman. It offers video games, air hockey, pool table, board games, a cooking area and arts and crafts for patients and families ages 6 and up. To confirm activities and hours of operation, please call 832-826-1612. *Sibling restrictions during the flu season will apply to all activity rooms. 12 AMENITIES AND DINING

The Pi Beta Phi Patient/Family Library This library, located on Level 16 of West Tower, offers books, board games, puzzles, magazines and movies for all ages. You can also access medical and parenting resources, materials in multiple foreign languages, computers and fax machines. Hours are posted on the library room door, or you may call the Library at 832-826-1619. The fax number is 832-825-1601. *Hours may vary due to volunteer availability.

Laundry Room Free, self-serve washers and dryers are located on Level 16 of West Tower. Detergent is available. Please contact Guest Services at 832-826-STAR (7827) for more information.

Hair Salon Open to patients and their families; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Please call the Hair Salon at 832-826-1609 for an appointment.

School School services are offered on Level 16 of West Tower. We have a variety of options to help meet your child’s individualized needs. Please contact the School Room at 832-826-1624 or email at [email protected] for information.

BellaLUNA BOUTIQUE The BellaLUNA Boutique is located on Level 3 of Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women. BellaLUNA is a stylish retail store offering gifts and self-care items for mothers and infants. The boutique offers infant clothing and accessories, preemie clothing, gifts, books and so much more. An extensive line of Medela® breastfeeding products and nursing bras are also available. We are also pleased to offer the Symphony hospital-grade pump and scale rental. Please call 832-826-8000 for rental availability and fees.

MASSAGE SERVICES Massage service is provided at BellaLUNA boutique in the following techniques: prenatal, postnatal, Swedish, deep tissue and lymphatic drainage. Appointments available Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For appointments and price listings, please call 832-826-2135.

BabyBISTRO The BabyBISTRO, located inside BellaLUNA Boutique, offers support to breastfeeding moms. We provide one-on-one consultation with a registered nurse who is an internationally board-certified lactation consultant, both before and after your baby is born. You may also visit to weigh your baby at no charge. Call 832-826-8881 for more information.