Winston-Salem, NC – Today, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Piedmont Triad (RMHCPT) celebrated the grand reopening of its Ronald McDonald Family Room® (RMFR) at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
The beautiful new family room is specifically designed to provide moms, dads and their families with a welcoming space to enjoy rest, refreshments and additional care resources during their stay at the hospital.
The RMFR, which originally opened in 2008, has been strategically relocated to a more centralized and accessible area within the women’s and children’s unit of the hospital. All maternity care patients and their families are welcome to take advantage of the space, which offers a home-like environment with a well-stocked kitchen and living room area. The family room is also staffed by a team of Ronald McDonald volunteers who provide comfort and holistic support for families in need.
"We are thrilled to expand the reach of our Ronald McDonald Family Room at Forsyth Medical Center to support even more families," said Chuck Kraft, CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad. "This renovation is a testament to our ongoing commitment to providing families with comfort and support while their children receive the care they need."
“We’re incredibly grateful for our long-standing partnership with the Ronald McDonald House in this community,” said Ann Smith, director of women’s and children’s health at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. “This team appreciates the fact that there is no such thing as a typical birth experience. For these new moms and dads, the RMFR serves as a retreat, a place where they can step away for a few minutes to relax and recharge.”
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About Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad:
Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Piedmont Triad is a nonprofit organization that provides a "home-away-from-home" for families with seriously ill or injured children receiving treatment at local hospitals. The Family Room program at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center is just one of the ways RMHCPT works to keep families together and offer them support during a challenging time.
For more information about the RMFR or RMHCPT, please visit rmhcpt.org or contact 336.723.0228. Follow RMHCPT on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
About Novant Health
Novant Health is an integrated network of more than 900 locations, including 19 hospitals, more than 750 physician clinics and urgent care centers, outpatient facilities, and imaging and pharmacy services. This network supports a seamless and personalized healthcare experience for communities in North Carolina and South Carolina. Novant Health is nationally recognized for our unwavering commitment to safety and the highest quality care, and we serve as a catalyst for healthcare transformation through clinical trials, leading-edge research, innovative care delivery models and robust virtual care networks. The expertise and empathy of our more than 40,000 team members along with more than 8,500 independent and employed clinicians are at the heart of Our Cause as industry leaders caring for communities across the Carolinas. In 2023, Novant Health provided more than $1.6 billion in community benefit, including financial assistance and services.
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