Prepare for a hospital stay

Our inpatient Welcome Guide is available in English and Spanish.

We're here to help before, during and after your child's hospital 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? Find nearby hotels, and details about 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
• Read about our culture of family-centered care
• Get more information about general visiting hours and policies
• Create your own Web pages to keep family and friends updated from a single, secure source

During your visit

• Find out who's who on your child's healthcare team
  

  Get safe, secure online access to portions of your child's electronic child's medical record. Sign up »

• Learn how Family Services plays an important role on your child's healthcare team
  • Read more about family-friendly spaces and programs
  • Review a brief list of amenities for families with a hospitalized child 
• See a list of frequently asked questions about leaving the hospital

After your visit

• Get specific phone numbers to call for your 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

Content last reviewed: April 2011