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TEXAS CHILDREN'S PEDIATRIC LUNG
TRANSPLANT PROGRAM
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Texas
Children's Pediatric
Lung Transplant Program |
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About
Houston |
Houston is a
friendly city comprised of many different
neighborhoods. At 8,778 square miles, the greater Houston area
covers more ground than any other major city in the United States.
With a population of 1.9 million, Houston is the fourth most
populous city in the nation. Its warm climate; hospitality; and
array of cultural, educational and recreational options draw
visitors year-round.
Texas Children’s, the
nation’s largest pediatric hospital, is
located in
the Texas Medical Center, which is situated between
Reliant Stadium and downtown Houston.
The Texas Medical Center can be easily accessed by car as well as
by Houston’s
public transportation system, including the new light rail line
which runs from Reliant Park to downtown. |
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When planning temporary relocation to Houston for transplant,
your family will want to talk to the social worker from your
home-based hospital, look to families and friends for help and
communicate with members of the Texas Children’s Hospital
Pediatric Lung
Transplant team.
Ask yourself these questions as you develop your
plan:
Many families have to make difficult decisions about whether the
entire family or part of the family will relocate to Houston.
Your social worker or the
Texas Children’s Hospital Pediatric Lung Transplant social worker can help
you research numerous lodging options. Many families choose to stay at the Houston-area
Ronald McDonald House, which is approximately one mile from
the Texas Medical Center. The Ronald McDonald House offers a home-away-from-home for families of children undergoing treatment at
the Texas Medical Center and provides affordable rates and
transportation to the medical center. Short-term lease apartments
within two to three miles of the hospital also are available.
Many families who temporarily relocate to Houston reside with
family or friends in the area. The emotional support from
loved ones can be very important during the transplant process. In
general, patients should remain within one hour of the hospital
for the first few weeks after transplant or until clinical
stability is established.
It is important to know what your insurance plan covers. Some
insurance plans provide financial assistance for relocation.
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