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When your child is in the PICU, nurses and social workers can help you find the support you need, like places to stay and where to find food. Below is more information about these resources. PICU social workers are available from 08:30 - 16:30. If you want to speak with a social worker, please tell your nurse.
Where to Stay
- Your child will be placed in a room that may or may not be private. The room may or may not have space for a pull out chair that flattens into a bed. You are welcome to stay overnight, to be with your child.
- We ask that only one parent stay in the patient’s room overnight.
- Please do not leave valuables in your child’s room.
- It is also okay if you can't stay overnight with your child in the PICU for any reason.
- We may also be able to provide options for a sleep room for one parent/caregiver elsewhere in the unit.
- The sleep rooms are not locked.
- Keeping valuables in this space is not recommended.
- The sleep rooms are not locked.
- Parents can come and go from the bedside at all hours as needed.
- If you need a place to stay while your child is in the PICU, please tell your social worker or your bedside nurse.
- Please also tell your social worker if you have other children that need to stay with you while you are here.
Food Options at VGH
- If you require a refrigerator, your child’s nurse can take food items to the kitchen and retrieve them for you when needed - please speak with them directly.
- Your child’s nurse can also assist with bringing your food to a microwave on the unit.
- Your child’s nurse can provide snacks and drinks from the kitchen as well.
Dining options in the hospital:
- Vending service is available in the cafeteria (24/7) and in Urgent Care.
- Good Earth Cafe:
- Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m,
- Saturday-Sunday 0700 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Please note: Hours of operation may change
Other Food Options Nearby
- Eagle Creek Village (across Watkiss Way from the hospital)
- Monday - Sunday: 10:00 a.m - 9:00 p.m.
- Quality Foods Grocery Store
- Monday - Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- TacoTime
- Monday - Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
- Sushi - K
- Monday - Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
- Tim Hortons
- Monday - Sunday: 05:00 a.m. -11:00 p.m.
- Villages Pizza
- Sunday -Wednesday: 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday - Saturday: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Subway
- Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Saturday - Sunday: 9:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
- Starbucks
- Monday - Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
- Saturday - Sunday: 5:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Financial Help
If you need financial help, please talk to your social worker. There are programs and supports for families.