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Ronald McDonald Family Room in UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital

5721 S. Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 | 773-834-4859 | Map & Directions

Only steps away from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital, our Ronald McDonald Family Room keeps you close to your child when they need you most.

  • 8 sleep rooms with private bathrooms, showers, and fully stocked linens, towels, and toiletries
  • Shared comfortable living spaces with a television
  • Easy access to Pediatric Units
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Take a Look Inside Your Family Room


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Our Family Room is your space to feel as comfortable as possible – no need to worry about where to do laundry or find a midnight snack.

The Ronald McDonald Family Room in UChicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital features everything that you might need, including:

  • Laundry facilities with detergent
  • Family dining space
  • Shared living space for watching TV, playing games, and relaxing
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout the Family Room

Families staying in the Family Room are welcome to join guests at the nearby Ronald McDonald House near Comer Children’s Hospital for a break from the hospital and the community of a shared meal. Daily meals at the House are provided by our Meals from the Heart volunteers. Please ask a Family Room staff member for details.

RMHC Hospitality a la Carte

At Comer Children’s, our mini Ronald McDonald House on wheels serves patients and families by offering items including snacks, beverages, toiletry products like toothbrushes, and fun activities for parents and children.

The RMHC Hospitality a la Carte is available to patients and families in Comer Children’s pediatric waiting rooms on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

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Parking & Shuttle Service

You are welcome to park in the hospital parking garage and will be given one parking pass a day. The hospital also runs a shuttle service to the nearby RMH near Comer Children’s every half hour.

Shuttle service is also available by calling a number provided upon check-in.

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Parents don’t know when their children will need medical help. But they should know they can have a place to stay. With your help, everyone will have a warm, friendly home away from home.

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RMHC-CNI is recognized as a public charity under Internal Revenue Code section 509(a) and has 501(c)(3) status. Donations to RMHC-CNI are deductible. Donors should consult their tax advisor for questions regarding deductibility. A copy of the RMHC-CNI determination letter is available upon request.

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