CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – In an ongoing effort to reduce anxiety for young patients and make their hospital stay more pleasant, Driscoll Children’s Hospital recently completed the renovation of a playroom on the fourth floor. Driscoll officials will unveil the playroom Feb. 9 with representatives from Stripes convenience stores, whose $1-million donation in 2009 made the renovation possible.
An interior designer helped plan the renovation, and the playroom was stocked with children of all ages in mind. New amenities include:
- Media center with flat-screen TV and game systems
- Computer
- Play kitchen
- Custom-designed infant/toddler mat
- Toys, games, puzzles
- Arts and crafts
The playroom also features medical play equipment, including a stretcher, IV pole and hospital bedside table.
“The new playroom creates a non-threatening environment that will decrease patients’ anxiety and aid them in coping with hospitalization,” said Michelle Goodman, fourth floor director.
The playroom is available to patients and their siblings, she added.
