We understand that a hospital stay can sometimes be difficult and overwhelming. Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital’s offers a variety of amenities aimed at families to make your stay more convenient and comfortable.

Ronald McDonald Family Room

Sponsored by Ronald McDonald House of Central PA, the Ronald McDonald House Family Room at Penn State Health Golisano Children’s Hospital offers a welcoming, home-like space exclusively for Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) families. It helps families stay close to their children and access the care and resources they need. All amenities are provided free of charge.

In-room amenities:

• A comfortable space to relax, watch TV and enjoy snacks and beverages
• A kitchen area with access to a microwave and refrigerator
• Computer access
• A scenic view of Hershey through large glass windows

Location: Eighth floor of the Children’s Hospital, just off the elevator, next to the NICU.

Family lounges

Our family lounges give you a place to relax, take a break, and get a snack. Our lounges provide:

• A kitchen with a sink, microwave, and refrigerator
• Free coffee and snacks
• Board games and crafts
• Books and other reading materials

A washer and dryer with free detergent is located down the hall.

Location: Third and fourth floors of the Children’s Hospital, in between the patient units

Tree House Café

Smaller than the Rotunda Café, the Tree House Café offers food including brick-oven pizza and made-to-order deli sandwiches.

Location: First floor of the Children’s Hospital

Hours:

• Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Fitness Center

Families of patients at the Children’s Hospital can enjoy free access to the state-of-the-art University Fitness Center. The gym offers:

• Walk-in classes, including yoga, cycling, and Zumba
• Racquetball and squash courts
• Personal training (fee-based)

Location:

600 University Dr.
Hershey, PA 17033

Fitness Center services may vary. See the University Fitness Center website for details.

Family services

We offer a number of services to help make your time at the Children’s Hospital more pleasant. These include:

• Free parking: Parking is free and available to patients and visitors at the Medical Center’s main entrance. Download a campus map (PDF).
• Free meal tray: Parents get one free meal tray per hospital stay from the cafeteria. Learn about other in-house dining options.
• Splash Paks: Every patient room is stocked with free shampoo, soap, razors, deodorant, toothbrushes, and toothpaste, courtesy of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central PA.
• Laundry: Washers and dryers with free detergent and dryer sheets are located on the third and fourth floors of the Children’s Hospital.