Hospital AmenitiesLucile Packard Children’s Hospital combines the best possible medical care with the utmost attention to the entire family’s needs. Among the features that make this hospital a special place are:
Family-Centered Care ProgramFamilies who have already been through transplantation help new families who are facing this long and difficult process. Families attend training and discussion sessions on the following topics:
For more information, contact the Family-Centered Care Program. Back to top Where to StayFor families coming from outside the Bay Area, the Ronald McDonald House provides a temporary living option within walking distance of Packard Children's Hospital while the child recovers from transplant surgery. Our social worker can assist with other temporary living arrangements to make the family’s stay as comfortable and worry-free as possible. A shopping center is within walking distance of both the Ronald McDonald House and Packard Children's. Free public transportation is available through Stanford University, making most of the Palo Alto area easily accessible.More lodging and dining information is available in the For Patients and Visitors area of this Web site. Back to top Insurance and Financial AssistanceFor assistance with insurance questions and financial assistance, please contact Rebecca Sullivan at (650) 497-8008. Additional information is also available in the For Patients and Visitors area of this Web site.Back to top Useful LinksYou can find additional information about liver transplantation at these Web sites:
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Lucile Packard Children's Hospital is located in Palo Alto, adjacent to Stanford University Hospital, approximately 20 miles north of San Jose, CA and 40 miles south of San Francisco.
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