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Ronald McDonald Houses
Ronald McDonald Houses provide a "home away from home" for seriously-ill children and their families who are receiving medical care at nearby hospitals.
Families are stronger when they are together which helps in the healing process. By staying at a Ronald McDonald House, parents can better communicate with their child's medical team and keep up with complicated treatment plans when needed.
At every House, families can enjoy:
- Home-cooked meals
- Private bedrooms
- Playrooms for children
Many Houses also offer:
- Special suites for children with suppressed immune systems
- Accredited education programs
- Recreational activities
- Non-clinical support services
- Sibling support services
Locally, there are three Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in North Carolina:
- Durham - Located at Duke Children's Hospital
- Winston-Salem - Two located at Brenner Children's Hospital and Forsyth Medical Center
Services vary from one Ronald McDonald Family Room to the next, but families often find:
- A kitchen area that includes a stove or microwave
- Shower facilities
- Laundry facilities
- Internet access
- Reference books
- A seating area with a television
- A quiet room
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In North Carolina, we are fortunate to have five Ronald McDonald Houses:
Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill
With 30 bedrooms providing more than 100,000 nights of lodging since 1988.
Ronald McDonald House of Durham
Serving more than 20 families a night in the House.
Ronald McDonald House of Greenville
Helped over 7,700 families through 13,600 admissions since 1987.
Ronald McDonald House of Winston-Salem
Welcoming 17 families a night in the House.
Ronald McDonald House of Charlotte
Underway to create a 30,000-square-foot House with 20 suites in the Queen City.