Unique Spaces
At Children's Memorial our goal is to create an environment that promotes healing, discovery and development through support, play and education. A variety of programs and resources are available throughout the hospital to help patients and their families adjust to hospitalization. The following spaces and resources are available to inpatients and their families.
Janice and Kimberly Brown Family Life Center
The Janice and Kimberly Brown Family Life Center, located on the fifth floor, is a respite area devoted to inpatients and their families. The colorful and curving walls, aquarium and central skylight were designed to be a family-friendly distraction from hospital life. The center is equipped with toys, games, computers, and is the focal point for many child life activities.
The Center is home to the following unique spaces and activities:
- The Liz and Jules Stiffel Play Atrium
This cheerful play space is used for developmental play groups. During group, patients and siblings are supervised by child life staff and volunteers. Activities supporting the development of children ages 4-11, such as arts and crafts, board games, medical play, and computers are featured and although parents and guardians are welcomed, children can attend on their own. Adults must remain with children under four years of age.
Family free time is set aside for patients and their families to relax, read or play together. Families can enjoy the games and educational materials available. This allows parents and children to spend time together outside of the care setting. Children must be supervised by an adult during family free time.
Please refer to the weekly activity schedule posted near the visitor elevators on each floor or call the Brown Family Life Center at 773.880.4000 extension 58951 for daily programming and special events.
- The Business Center
The Business Center contains a fax and copy machine, telephones, computer and modem hook-up for adults working away from their office or home.
- Family Living Room and Quiet Room
Parents can relax in a comfortable environment, which includes television, magazines and reading materials. Medical reference materials, child development information, and community resource information is also available. Special services, such as massages and haircuts, are available here.
- Toy, Book and Video Lending
Patients can borrow toys, books, board games and video tapes for use in their rooms. Items may be checked out and returned during Brown Family Life Center hours.
- Hours
Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed from noon to 1 p.m.
Maurice and Meta Gross Classroom
Located on the seventh floor of the hospital, the Maurice and Meta Gross Classroom is home to Children's Memorial Educational Services. Students needing assistance with schoolwork may schedule an appointment with teachers or volunteer tutors by calling the school services coordinator at 773.8803626. Open, drop-in hours are also offered Monday through Friday from 1 to 2 p.m.
Chapel
Located on the lower level of the hospital, the Chapel is open to parents, patients and visitors of all faith traditions at all times. Services are held at 11 a.m. on Sunday.
Garden Courtyard
The Garden Court, supported and maintained by the Founders' Board of Children's Memorial Hospital, provides a quiet and natural environment in which parents, siblings, and ambulatory patients can relax. The Garden Court is accessible via the arcade level (basement) of the hospital.
Parent Lounges
A lounge is located on each floor for parents and visitors to relax. A television, couches, tables, a restroom, telephones and reading materials are located there for your use. Please note that smoking is not permitted anywhere inside the hospital and only in designated areas outside on the hospital campus.
Morton Teen Lounge
Located on the 5th Floor within the Janice and Kimberly Brown Family Life Center, the Teen Lounge is a special area for patients ages 12 and older. A Teen Group meets in this room to socialize, play video and board games and to engage in activities of interest to this age group. Teen Group is held regularly. Daily schedules are posted.
Infant Playroom
Located on the 6th Floor, the Infant Playroom is an area designed for the unique needs and interests of infants and toddlers. Play groups are held regularly and daily schedules are posted.