Ronald McDonald House India Family Room
Ronald McDonald House India operates Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms to provide a haven within hospitals for families with children undergoing medical treatment. These family rooms are designed to offer a comfortable, welcoming, and supportive environment, offering respite from the often stressful hospital atmosphere.
Facilities at Ronald McDonald House India Family Room
Located within hospitals, Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms provide families with thoughtfully designed facilities such as comfortable seating areas to relax while waiting for medical appointments and a clean, hygienic play space for children. Families can also access counselling services for emotional support, clean bathrooms, and assistance with paperwork through dedicated volunteers. In addition, recreational features like television and DVD players are available for relaxation, along with recliner beds to support children receiving treatment.
Mumbai Family Room
Ronald McDonald House India began its journey in 2016 with the inauguration of the first Family Room in Mumbai in B J Wadia Hospital for Children.
The Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital, Mumbai, established in 1929 holds the distinction of being the country’s first independent specialized Paediatrics hospital, dedicated exclusively to healthcare for children.
The room is housed within the Haematology-Oncology premises of B J Wadia Hospital.
Aurangabad Family Room
In 2024, Ronald McDonald House India expanded its efforts to support families in need by opening the Family Room in Government Cancer Hospital, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aurangabad.
Established in August 1960, It is one of the largest tertiary care hospitals offering comprehensive medical services to thousands of patients annually. The State Cancer Institute, founded in 2012 within the hospital premises, is Maharashtra’s only such institute devoted to cancer care.
The room at the Government Cancer Hospital is located on the first floor of the paediatric department.
Key Features and Benefits
Location
Family Rooms are conveniently situated within hospital wards, such as the Paediatric Haematology-Oncology department
Support
Family room provides emotional support to parents, giving them a place to unwind and gather strength.
Accessibility
All services provided by Ronald McDonald House India, including access to the Family Room, are completely free of charge for families in need.
Activities
These rooms offer clean and hygienic play activities for kids, making their time in the hospital more pleasant. The rooms are equipped with toys, books, & a TV
Environment
The rooms offer an improved setting, ensuring families find a space of peace and relaxation amidst challenging circumstances. Clean bathrooms for the families and children are also provided
Ronald McDonald House India currently operates two family rooms in India. One in BJ Wadia Hospital in Mumbai and the other in Government Cancer Hospital, Aurangabad.
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