Families navigating through challenging medical journeys will have a place to stay in Prince George.
This fall, the Ronald McDonald House British Columbia and Yukon will be unveiling a new family support space inside UHNBC.
It will feature a stocked kitchen, dining area as well as a living room, bathroom with shower and sleeping area.
Located in the hospital, this free-of-charge space will be open to any family with a child receiving care or expecting mother.
Ronald McDonald House is a charitable organization providing a home away from home for families whose children need medical treatment and operates support housing and family rooms throughout B.C.
In addition, Enbridge is contributing $25,000 to build family rooms in PG and Kamloops.
“The Family Room is meant to allow families to remove themselves from the hospital setting. There are no beeping machines. The walls are painted differently. It’s designed to feel like a separate space so families can rest or step away for a moment from what they’re going through.”
“It’s been a goal of ours to expand across the province for a number of years. With local hospitals renovating to expand their pediatric and neonatal programs, it just makes sense to bring our services closer to where the families live,” said Stephanie Mosher, Vice President of Philanthropy, Ronald McDonald House British Columbia & Yukon.
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