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While You're Here

To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, all Hospitality Centers, Salus Library and Patient Relaxation Area locations are currently closed, as well as Kim’s Place. Patients are encouraged to take breaks outside or in large public areas to ensure appropriate social distancing.

Tips for your visit to MD Anderson

Hospitality Centers

NOTE: The Hospitality Centers are temporarily closed due to COVID-19. The centers will reopen in the future.

Visit with cancer survivors and caregivers who are myCancerConnection volunteers. In these comfortable settings, survivor and caregiver volunteers offer coffee, along with understanding, friendship and hope. The Mays Clinic location offers a separate room where patients can rest and relax.

Location 1
Main Building, Floor 2, near Elevator B
Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Phone: 713-792-2553

Location 2
Mays Clinic, Floor 2, near Elevator T, ACB 2.1002
Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Phone: 713-792-2553

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Kim's Place

Kim’s Place provides a respite for adolescent and young adult patients and their guests, ages 15-30. Enjoy video games, a pool table, jukebox, computers with Internet access and free snacks.

Location: Main Building, Floor 2, in The Park, B2.4309
Hours: Hours vary daily, depending on staff and volunteer availability. Call for current hours of operation.
Phone: 713-563-3075

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Kim's Place

Libraries

Learning Center Libraries

The Learning Center is a free consumer health library with the latest information on cancer care, support, prevention and general health and wellness issues. Staff members provide skilled, personalized service to MD Anderson patients, caregivers and the public. Find out more about The Learning Center.

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The Learning Center

Patient Relaxation Area

NOTE: The Patient Relaxation Area is open only to blood donors at this time due to COVID-19.

The Patient Relaxation Area is where patients and families can rest, read and recharge. Enjoy this quiet space with recliners, warm blankets, books and magazines. Computers, a fax machine and a printer also are available for limited use. This is a convenient place to rest between clinic appointments or during hospital stays. Volunteers provide directions and institutional resources.

Location: Main Building, Floor 2, near Elevator D and The Park, B2.4314
Hours: Weekdays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Phone: 713-792-1080

Observation Deck

This area provides a quiet environment for patients and visitors, with great views of the Texas Medical Center and downtown Houston. The observation deck features tables, sofas, desks with power outlets, vending machines, and a grand piano that is played by volunteers throughout the day.

Location: Main Building, Floor 24, near Elevator F (Take elevator F to Floor 22, then transfer to a dedicated elevator for Floor 24)
Hours: Daily, 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

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