CHOC Patients & Family
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Additional Patient & Family Services
Please find a list of additional resources and services for our patients and family members.
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Playrooms Patients admitted to the third, fourth and fifth floors may attend the playroom located on their unit. Visitors younger than age 12 must be accompanied by an adult when attending the playroom. Arrangements can be made with the Child Life department for siblings of patients admitted to the NICU or PICU to attend the playroom on the fifth floor. If the patient is in isolation neither patient nor siblings are allowed in playroom. Playroom hours are posted. |
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Prayer & Meditation Room The prayer and meditation room is intended as a sacred place for all our patients and their families. Open 24 hours per day, this space is located on the second floor of The Bill Holmes Tower, beside the Family Resource Center. |
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The Ronald McDonald House The cozy, 20-bedroom Orange County Ronald McDonald House is a place where you can rest without being far from your child. It is located a few blocks from the hospital. |
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Family Resource Center Family Resource Center features a library full of books and references for families to learn more about their child's pediatric illness as well as general health and wellness. The children's section has books for all ages, and the facility includes a business center with computers, wi-fi, fax machine, printer and copier. |
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Medical Library The Burlew Medical Library at St. Joseph Hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is located on the first level of the Northeast Building, east of Pepper Street. |
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School Program If your child will be missing more than a week of school, CHOC has a teacher on staff. The teacher will coordinate lesson plans with your child’s school. |
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Convenience Services For your comfort and convenience, we offer the following services:
ATMS/BANKING A Wells Fargo bank automatic teller machine is available on the first floor of the north tower, near the cafeteria in the lobby, just opposite the gift shop. GIFT SHOP The gift shop, located on the second floor in The Bill Holmes Tower, offers a variety of merchandise, including CHOC gear, stuffed animals, toys, activities, gifts, snacks, toiletries, magazines and newspapers. Phone orders are welcome by calling (714) 509-8668 and we will gladly deliver to your child's room. The gift shop accepts cash, debit and credit cards. Proceeds from the gift shop are used to support the hospital. br> NEWSPAPERS You can buy the Los Angeles Times and the Orange County Register in the newspaper boxes located on Pepper Street. NOTARY PUBLIC SERVICE There is notary public service available nearby in the community. Please ask your nurse if you need assistance in locating one. TDD FOR HEARING IMPAIRED A TDD device is available upon request. Please ask your nurse. VENDING MACHINES Vending machines are available in the parent lounge and on the first floor next to the cafeteria. |
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