Tips for your visit to MD Anderson
While You're Here
To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, all Hospitality Center, The Learning 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.
Hospitality Center
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
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
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.
The Learning Center
Patient Relaxation Area
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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