Staying at the hospital

Our inpatient Welcome Guide is available in English and Spanish.

We know having a child in the hospital can be stressful. Here are some resources and information on how to best prepare before, during and after your child's inpatient stay.

Before your visit

• Need help finding us? Get maps, door-to-door driving directions, details about parking and more
• Looking for a place to stay? Learn more about nearby hotels, Kohl's House and the Ronald McDonald House
• Want to talk to your children about medical treatment? Find suggestions on how to approach the discussion
• Need to know what kind of emotional support is available? Learn more about Family Services, and the numerous resources and support programs available for your children and yourself
• Get more information about general visiting hours and policies

During your visit

• Find out who's who on your child's health care team
• Review a brief list of onsite resources for families staying at the hospital
• Create free, secure Web pages to stay in touch with family and friends
• Read a list of frequently asked questions about leaving the hospital

Watch a video about the patient experience at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, scheduled to open in 2012.

After your visit

• Get phone numbers to call for your specific billing questions
• Review a list of home health care frequently asked questions
• Get tips on how to give your child medicine
• Access patient education materials developed by our clinical experts
• Learn how to request your child's medical records

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