Child-Friendly Facilities

ASK Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic

In 2002, ASK renovated a space in the VCU Health System's Nelson Building to create the ASK Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Clinic. This child-friendly space was designed to create a warm and home-like atmosphere.

The center includes the addition of a special-equipped room for critically ill children and also a Family Consultation Room for medical staff and families to meet. The new space includes a well-stocked playroom full of toys and video games for younger children as well as computers for older children. Child-sized furniture fills the playroom and waiting areas and playful artwork adorns the walls. This space received the Top Ten Most Innovative Facilities Award in 2003 from the Center for Innovative Healthcare Facilities.

In the fall of 2004, ASK began working with the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit to create a pediatric-friendly atmosphere in five existing rooms. The space will include two in-patient rooms, an exam room, an infusion room and a family lounge, all designed in a kid-friendly and home-like atmosphere similar to the ASK Clinic.

Penny Tree Place

Penny Tree Place Family Support Center is dedicated to making life better for children with cancer and serious blood disorders by providing a place for them to meet, learn, and enjoy. Beginning January 2009, educational as well as social events will be scheduled at Penny Tree Place, 5211 W. Broad St, Richmond, VA 23230.

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