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[quote=Anonymous]This isn't really helpful because DC doesn't have a comparable location, but we had to go to the Childrens' Hospital in Houston a few years ago and the location there is amazing because it's adjacent to Hermann Park (which is itself an amazing amenity). Huge park with zoo, playgrounds, a lake with paddle boats, etc. There are also a decent number of family restaurants and places to eat nearby.

It made me realize how valuable a really nice site is for a hospital, especially a children's hospital. We had some stressful days while there and sometimes I'd go walk around the Japanese gardens just to help bring my blood pressure down. We took our kid to the playgrounds there a couple times, and they are incredibly nice, plus there's a carousel and  really nice splash park (necessary once summer heat starts going).

More than once, I saw kids on the carousel or at the playground who were clearly in the cancer unit at the hospital, there with caregivers and sometimes even hospital staff -- amazing to be able to do that with kids in the hospital long term.

Having restaurants nearby was also so helpful, as well as stuff like a pharmacy and other conveniences. Also, I should mention there are a ton of hotels near the hospital (Children's is not the only hospital there, it's a huge complex). Obviously helpful for us, but even if you were from Houston I'm sure it's useful to have the option of staying nearby overnight or for a short period rather than driving home, or if family come to visit.

Houston traffic is a nightmare so getting there from other parts of the city must be really annoying, but somehow it also manages to be fairly close to one of the city's very limited light rail stops.

I can't think of anywhere in DC (or even surrounding areas) that has all that, but just mentally comparing the to the experiences we've had at hospitals in the DMV and recalling the location made that experience a lot better than it could have been because of nearby amenities.[/quote]

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