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to the Children’s Cancer Hospital at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
If your child is facing cancer, you want the best care possible.
The Children’s Cancer Hospital at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson
Cancer Center focuses on one thing: caring for children, adolescents and young
adults with cancer.
M. D. Anderson may seem like a large place, but at the Children’s Cancer
Hospital, we have created a kid-friendly, family-friendly environment staffed by
experts specially trained to work with children with cancer. This packet will help
guide you through your initial diagnosis and the days to come.
You may have a million thoughts running through your mind right now, but rest
assured that you are at the No. 1 hospital in the nation for treating cancer with
one of the top ranked pediatric oncology programs. We work hard to provide you
with an accurate diagnosis, the best treatment plan, and a care program that
centers around the physical, emotional and social well-being of your child. We’re
here to answer your questions, suggest options or simply listen.
At the Children’s Cancer Hospital, kids rule – not cancer.
We plan to keep it that way.
Eugenie Kleinerman, M.D.
Division Head, Pediatrics and the Children’s Cancer Hospital
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
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Dear Patients and Families,
On behalf of parents and family members, I would like to welcome you to the
Children’s Cancer Hospital at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer
Center. The word “welcome” may seem unfitting because this is the last place you
want to be. With all the uncertainty to follow, please know that you are in the best
hands possible – the best doctors and health care team are here to walk with you
every step of the way.
I remember feeling sad, fearful and very anxious, and I’ll bet that you have some
of these same feelings. I remember very well our first visit to M. D. Anderson,
more than two years ago, and how overwhelmed my family and I felt as we began
learning about our child’s diagnosis and treatment options. I can tell you that we
were always treated with dignity and respect and felt like a true partner as our
journey unfolded. Through the many ups and downs, the treatment team was
always there to answer our questions, collaborate with us and support us.
After my child completed her cancer treatment, I was hired as a Parent Coordinator
for the Children’s Cancer Hospital. I am here to help lend a “family voice” to
everything we do. If I can ever be of help to you, I hope you will contact me.
Keep asking questions and encourage your child, teen and family members to do
the same. Open communication and information sharing are the cornerstones of a
successful partnership and treatment plan.
About the Children’s Cancer Hospital................................................ 4
What to Expect............................................................................... 6
Your Health Care Team.................................................................... 8
Programs/Services........................................................................ 10
Education Program....................................................................... 14
Again, welcome to the Children’s Cancer Hospital where we are making cancer history!
When to Call................................................................................ 15
Sincerely,
What to Do Around Houston........................................................... 16
Rhonda Armstrong-Trevino
Parent Coordinator
Children’s Cancer Hospital
(713) 563-9750
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Table of Contents
The Children’s Cancer Hospital
Who We Are
What We Offer You
For more than six decades, the Children’s Cancer Hospital at The University
of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center has been making cancer history for
pediatric patients.
•Family-centered care
‑The philosophy of partnering with families to provide the best care
for every patient
The Children’s Cancer Hospital is a community of its own within M. D. Anderson.
All of our faculty and staff are trained and experienced in caring for young patients
with cancer. We see close to 1,700 children, adolescents and young adults from all
over the world annually. Because our primary focus is cancer, we see more types of
cancer than any other children’s hospital in Houston or Texas.
Most importantly, at the Children’s Cancer Hospital, kids rule – not cancer!
What We Do
At the Children’s Cancer Hospital, we treat the whole child, not just the cancer.
Each patient has a team of treatment specialists to address any cancer-related
issues, whether they are medical, psychological or developmental. Treatments are
designed for minimal interference to your child’s normal routine. Because a familiar
face means so much to children, all patients see the same physician throughout
their treatment. Patients and families always know who “their” doctor is.
We also make sure that life after cancer is the best it can be. Our survivorship
program monitors and manages any side effects of cancer or its treatments.
Counseling and support groups help the parents and the child overcome any
fears and concerns.
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‑A Family Advisory Council and other committees made up of parents and staff
that guide the Children’s Cancer Hospital in its decision- and policy-making
•The latest novel therapies and technologies such as:
‑ Proton therapy
‑ Aerosol chemotherapy
‑ Cell therapy
‑ PET/CT fusion imaging
‑ BrainSUITE
•A team of medical and support specialists
‑ More than 30 faculty and 50 full-time registered nurses and nurse practitioners
‑ Sub-specialists in pediatric neuro-surgery, radiology and other fields
‑ Child and adolescent life specialists, social workers and chaplains
‑Educational teachers for continuous schooling during treatment
‑ Psychological and developmental specialists
Most importantly, we offer you hope when you need it most.
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What to Expect During Your Visit
Knowing what to expect can help you and your child prepare for your visit to the
Children’s Cancer Hospital. Here’s a brief overview of what your daily visits may be like.
Most families faced with cancer would agree that the first few visits are overwhelming. It may be
helpful to bring someone with you to take notes during your visits so that you can focus on the
discussions with your child’s doctor. A journal and tape recorder are helpful, too.
Check-In
It is important that you arrive on time for all of your scheduled appointments, but if something
occurs that impacts your arrival time, please notify the clinic at (713) 792-6610.
• Parking – If this is your first visit, valet park at the main entrance, and our patient access center
will validate your parking. If you need additional assistance with parking, please contact your
social worker to be connected to available resources.
What to Bring
• Sign in at the Robin Bush Child and Adolescent Clinic – Once you check in, the assistant will
give your child an identification bracelet with his/her medical number.
Since your first few visits may involve several appointments resulting in long days, we have some
suggestions to help these times go more smoothly:
• Have blood drawn – Before your child sees the doctor, he/she will be called to have his/her blood
drawn by one of our pediatric nurses.
• Wait to be called back to the exam room – While you wait to see your doctor, your child is
welcome to play in our playroom.
• People you may meet:
‑Child Life Specialist – Child life specialists are here to make your child feel comfortable and to
help your child understand his/her diagnosis and treatment.
‑ Social Worker – Social workers help families with financial, lodging and other practical needs.
‑Patient Advocate – Your patient advocate is your liaison for patient care concerns or if you
need help finding the right person to contact for any issue.
Medical Examination
A nurse will call your child’s name when it’s time to go back to the exam room. Once in your room,
you will go through a routine process:
• Bring a special item from home – There are toys to play with in the playroom, but you may want
to pack a special item, such as a blanket or favorite toy, that may be of comfort to your child.
• Pack your entertainment accessories – Having handheld electronic games and DVD players,
books and other forms of entertainment with you will help keep your child occupied between
appointments.
• Bring an overnight bag – Sometimes, a hospital admission will be recommended by your doctor.
You may want to pack an overnight bag with a change of clothes in case you and your child need
to stay.
• Pack snacks or dietary necessities – Occasionally, wait times can be longer than expected, so it
may be useful to bring some snacks or cash for the vending machines or the cafeteria. If your
child requires formula or has diet restrictions, you should bring extra food items with you. Also,
please be considerate of patients who are fasting.
Helpful Tips
• Taking vital signs – A nurse or assistant will measure your child’s temperature, height, weight,
blood pressure and heart rate.
• Keep a journal – This reference tool will help you keep track of your child’s treatment including
any reactions or side effects. Also use it to write down any questions between appointments that
you want to ask the nurse or doctor.
• Review medical history – The nurse will review your child’s medical history, and you may be
asked some additional questions.
• Make a special calendar – Your schedule can fill up quickly with appointments, so it may be
helpful to create a special calendar to keep track.
• Meet your doctor and health care team – After the initial assessment, you will meet your child’s
pediatric oncologist who will complete the examination. Since M. D. Anderson is a teaching hospital,
there may be occasions when medical students will join your doctor at your child’s appointment.
• Make a list – Often, friends and family will ask you what they can do to help. Make a list of
common duties they can help with such as providing meals, picking up your other children from
activities, cleaning the house, doing the yard, etc. Allowing others to fulfill these requests will not
only help you, but it will also let the other person feel like they are doing something constructive
for you. One useful Web site to help you organize a list online is www.lotsahelpinghands.com.
If you have any questions prior to or after your visit, please call our Patient Access Center at
(713) 792-5410.
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Your Health Care Team
As a parent, you are part of the team that will take care of your child. Depending on your child’s
needs, any of the following people may be on your health care team.
Attending Physician
Patient Advocate
A doctor who specializes in cancer and supervises the medical care of your child.
Every patient is assigned a patient advocate. Patient advocates are available to help patients and
families with any complaints or concerns they have about their care at the hospital. They can also
help guide patients in the right direction with specific questions.
Advance Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
A nurse who has completed a master’s program and specialty training in caring for children with
cancer. He/she may coordinate the medical and nursing care of your child.
Pharmacist
A person who is trained to prepare the medicines and nutritional support that your child will need.
Candlelighters
Candlelighters are parent consultants who know what it’s like to have a child with cancer and are
here to help other children and families cope with the day-to-day trials of dealing with cancer. They
offer many practical resources to families.
Child Life Specialist
A person who has special training in child development and how children react to illness and being
in the hospital. A child life or adolescent life specialist helps children, adolescents and young adults
cope with cancer and its treatment.
Chaplain
A person who is trained to offer spiritual care, support and prayer according to each family’s
individual needs and customs.
Fellow
A doctor who has completed medical school and a pediatric residency and is now receiving
specialty training in pediatric hematology/oncology or stem cell transplantation.
Physical Therapist
A person who works with your child to maintain or restore a level of fitness through strength and
endurance exercises.
Physician Assistant
A physician assistant is trained to the level of a first year medical resident. He/she works under the
direct supervision of the physician and may handle physical exams, routine medical cases and can
prescribe medications.
Psychiatrist/Psychologist
A doctor who can help your child and family with emotional distress, changes in behavior, and
diagnosing learning difficulties. Consultation with a psychiatrist or psychologist requires a referral by
your pediatric oncologist.
School Teacher/Liaison
A doctor who has completed medical school and is now receiving specialty training in pediatrics.
An educational professional who works in the hospital’s comprehensive education program and
hospital school to help your child maintain academic success during treatment. The educational
liaison works with your child’s community school, homebound teachers and other medical
professionals to assist with advocacy needs and school re-entry.
Nurse
Social Worker
House Officer/Resident
A person who has successfully completed nursing school and is licensed by the state to provide
nursing care and teaching to children and their families in the hospital and clinic.
A person who is trained to help you and your child cope with illness and hospitalization through
counseling, support groups, financial assistance and resource referral.
Nutritionist
Volunteer
A person who is trained to evaluate your child’s nutritional needs and weight. The nutritionist also
helps to provide teaching and support about eating and drinking when your child goes home.
A person who is trained as an unpaid helper to provide non-medical activities for your child.
Content partially provided by CureSearch Children’s Oncology Group Family Handbook
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Our Programs and Services
Candlelighters
Department of Social Work
(713) 792-4891
(713) 792-6195
Main Building, 2nd floor, near Elevator C, Room 2.2503
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Candlelighters is a support group for parents. Parent consultants based at the Children’s Cancer
Hospital provide information, support for families, and practical assistance such as parking
passes, gas cards, meal passes and grocery store gift certificates. Services and programs, such as
scholarships, camps and other fun activities, are offered to area families of pediatric cancer patients
and long-term childhood cancer survivors. Parent support groups are held every Wednesday from
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Family Room on the 9th floor of the pediatric inpatient unit.
Chaplaincy
(713) 792-7184
Chapel (Main Building, 1st floor, near the Café Corner)
Chapel (Mays Clinic, 2nd floor, near the Tree Sculpture)
Muslim Prayer Room (Main Building, 3rd floor, near Elevator E)
The Children’s Cancer Hospital considers the spiritual care of its patients and families a vital part
of the care it provides. A full-time staff pediatric chaplain makes regular visits and responds to the
emotional and spiritual needs of young patients and their families in all areas, including the clinic,
inpatient units, surgery and emergency center. During evening, weekend and holiday hours, “on
call” chaplains, stationed 24/7 in the hospital, provide such services. Chaplains also develop and
lead daily (except Saturday) and special religious holiday services.
Child Life Program
(713) 563-1868
Child and adolescent life specialists understand the impact of a chronic illness, painful procedures
and repeated hospital stays on infants, children, adolescents and young adults. This program
is designed to reduce the dramatic impact of cancer and other hospital experiences on the
patient and the family. Child and adolescent life specialists help children, adolescents and young
adults with cancer maintain a sense of control and normalcy in their lives. The program provides
education and support geared towards a child’s level of understanding, as well as opportunities
for play, self-expression and peer interaction. Specialists guide patients through complex medical
procedures, accompany them to surgery and teach them ways to cope with painful procedures.
Pediatric Clinical Research Support
(713) 794-1960
The pediatric clinical research staff is composed of research nurses and clinical research
coordinators. They direct and coordinate patient care during a clinical trial. They also teach the
patient about participation in the clinical trial, make sure that the protocol’s instructions are being
followed, help manage data from clinical trials and keep the patient and health care team updated
of any changes in the study.
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Social workers are licensed professional counselors who are available to assist patients and family
members during the entire course of care at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. They work with both
outpatients and inpatients to help address coping, adjustment and financial concerns and provide
education and connection with community resources. Services include counseling, linkage with
community and M. D. Anderson resources, advance directives and financial assistance when needed.
Pediatric Education Program
(713) 745-5059
George Foreman Pediatric and Adolescent Inpatient Unit, 9th floor
The pediatric education program helps patients continue their schooling during treatment by
offering a variety of services. Qualified specialists at the hospital provide academic instruction and
enrichment (grades K - 12), consultation with community schools, educational counseling and
school re-entry services, bedside instruction, educational field trips, GED and SAT preparation, and
resources to parents.
Language Assistance Program
(713)-792-7930; After hours (713) 792-7090
The members of the language assistance team are involved whenever there is a language barrier
between the patient and the staff. Their task is to interpret/translate from one language to another,
and they play a crucial role in staff-patient communications. Interpretation services are provided in
the following languages at no cost to the patient: Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Turkish, Mandarin,
Italian, German, French and Vietnamese. Other languages, including sign language, are available
through reputable translation agencies and usually require a 24-hour notice to make the necessary
arrangements. Also available is a 24-hour telephone service provided by Language Line, when the
need is urgent and no on-site interpreter is available.
Patient Advocacy
(713) 792-7776
Main Building, 3rd floor, near Elevator E, Room G3.3240
Mays Clinic, 2nd floor, near the Tree Sculpture, Room ACB2.1508
Every patient is assigned a patient advocate when they come to M. D. Anderson. Your patient
advocate is here to help with any concerns and complaints you may have or when you are unsure
where to go with questions. When you arrive for your first appointment, you will meet your patient
advocate. For emergencies after hours or on the weekends, call the page operator at (713) 792-7090.
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Place … of wellness
Childhood Cancer Survivors Program
(713) 794-4700
Main Building, 1st floor
Mays Clinic, 2nd floor, near the Tree Sculpture, Room ACB2.1041
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
(713) 792-6610
Robin Bush Child and Adolescent Clinic
Place … of wellness is an environment where all persons touched by cancer may enhance quality
of life through programs that complement medical care and focus on the mind, body and spirit.
Place … of wellness offers more than 75 programs, such as yoga, tai chi, meditation, lectures on
complementary and integrative therapies, daily counseling, support groups and family discussion
groups. Most programs are offered free of charge, with the exception of acupuncture and full
body massage, which require a nominal fee. Place … of wellness is offered to anyone touched by
cancer, their family members and caregivers, whether or not they were treated at M. D. Anderson.
No physician referral is required.
Psychological Counseling
(713) 794-4467 or (713) 745-5658
Counseling with a psychologist is available to patients and their families at the Children’s Cancer
Hospital. For many people, illness and treatment bring new concerns. Common issues for
patients include: change in appearance, change in ability to do the things they would normally do,
completing treatments and prescriptions, pain, stress, strong emotions such as worry and sadness,
and difficulty sleeping. It may happen that a patient’s parents or hospital staff notice changes in
behavior or mood and suggest the patient schedule an appointment with the psychologist. To
schedule an appointment with a psychologist, patients can ask their physician for a referral. The
service has a fee, which is usually covered by your insurance.
Neuropsychology
(713) 794-4066
Some types of cancer and cancer treatments can affect a person’s ability to learn. Neurocognitive
assessment is offered to patients who are concerned about changes in learning ability. A physician
initiates the service with a referral, either upon the patient’s request, the patient’s parent’s request,
or when the patient’s cancer or cancer treatment is known to affect learning ability. The test results
guide those who teach, as well as guide the patient, to make important decisions about
his/her education.
Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Program
(713) 794-1960
The Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) program is offered to help young cancer patients and
survivors cope with their disease and its effects. AYA is a comprehensive program with medical,
psychological, social, educational and vocational services specifically for teens and young adults.
Visit www.mdanderson.org/aya for more information.
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The Childhood Cancer Survivors Program helps childhood cancer survivors overcome physical,
psychological and developmental problems that may result from cancer or its treatments. Because
we’ve successfully treated thousands of children and adolescents, we can anticipate many longterm side effects and create individualized monitoring and treatment programs to minimize the
impact. Services provided in the survivor clinic include complete physical examinations, blood work
and X-rays, regular cancer screenings, evaluation of risks related to previous cancer therapies,
screening for risks of therapy, advice about healthy lifestyle for survivors, summarized reports to the
primary care physician, referral to medical specialists and genetic counseling.
Children’s Art Project
(800) 231-1580
The Children’s Art Project is a creative arts program that features artwork from Children’s Cancer
Hospital patients on seasonal notecards and gifts. All proceeds from the sale of these products
return to M. D. Anderson to benefit patient-focused programs such as the in-hospital classrooms,
the Child Life Program, summer camps, college scholarships, “pedi parties” and much more. The
programs enable pediatric patients to continue to focus on the business of being a child. Classes
are provided each week in the PediDome on the 9th floor for patients to work in different art
mediums, and bedside art instruction is also available. For more information, visit
www.childrensart.org.
Family Advisory Council
(713) 563-5481
Family-centered care is a philosophy that partners pediatric caregivers with health care
professionals in caring for the child as well as in the decision-making processes of the Children’s
Cancer Hospital. A Family Advisory Council of parents and staff that meets monthly gives parents
and caregivers the opportunity to suggest ideas and offer opinions, influence the planning and
implementation of initiatives, and give input on facility design, hiring processes, policy making and
patient care projects.
Pediatric Caregiver Telephone Support Network
(800) 345-6324
The Pediatric Caregiver Telephone Support Network at M. D. Anderson provides hope and support
to those caring for children diagnosed with cancer by connecting them via telephone with other
pediatric caregivers and adult survivors of childhood cancers who have had a similar experience
or diagnosis. The telephone network is facilitated and run by Anderson Network, a program of the
Department of Volunteer Services at M. D. Anderson.
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Education Program
When to Call Us:
If your child is diagnosed with cancer, treatment and appointments may disrupt your child’s regular
school routine. The Children’s Cancer Hospital’s Pediatric Education Program will help your child
stay on grade-level with his/her schooling during treatment.
Qualified educators at the hospital provide academic instruction and enrichment, consultation
with community schools, educational counseling and school re-entry services, bedside instruction,
educational field trips, GED and SAT preparation, and resources to parents.
You may choose one of six educational plan options for your child’s schoolwork. To speak with an
education specialist about enrolling your child in one of the options, please call (713) 745-5059.
Outpatient Clinic: (713) 792-6610
Robin Bush Child and Adolescent Clinic
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hospital School
This option is for both inpatients and outpatients in grades K-12. Students are encouraged to
attend classes at the hospital Monday through Friday but are welcome to attend any day they
are on campus, even if it is just a few days a week. The Hospital School is staffed with certified
teachers in elementary education, secondary education and special education.
Hospital/Homebound School
This option is a combination of Hospital School (for the days you may be inpatient or at our
outpatient clinic) and Homebound School (for days you are at home) that we can help you arrange
through your school district.
Homebound Only
Homebound Schooling is offered through each individual’s school district. We can help facilitate
the needed paperwork for these services to start. This schooling option will give students at-home
instruction 1 - 2 days a week for a maximum of four hours.
Virtual School (3rd - 8th graders – FREE)
Inpatient Unit: (713) 792-5173 or (713) 792-5150
George E. Foreman Pediatric and Adolescent Inpatient Unit (G9 West)
Monday through Friday after 5 p.m.
Emergency Center: (713) 792-3722
For nights, weekends and holidays
(Be prepared to go to the nearest emergency room if you are more than 45 minutes away.)
Call the above numbers immediately if your child has:
• Fever of 100.5°F (38.0°C) or higher - Do not take any medicine to reduce the fever, unless
otherwise instructed by your child’s doctor. Do not wait for your child’s temperature to rise.
• Signs of infection - Pain, redness or swelling anywhere in the body (sore throat, ear ache, stiff
neck, pain or burning when urinating or having a bowel movement, pain or redness at the central
line/portacath site), chills, open sores on the lips, tongue or gums or near the rectal area.
• An exposure to chicken pox.
• Bleeding - Nose bleed or bleeding from the gums that does not stop within 5 - 10 minutes of
gentle pressure, blood in the urine or stool, vomit that looks black, easy bruising or tiny, red
freckles on the skin.
• Shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and/or persistent cough.
• A change in behavior or level of consciousness - Being very sleepy and being very irritable or not
making sense when talking.
This is considered an alternative school placement, and students are enrolled into this school
versus being enrolled in a community school. This option is FREE to the families, and the Virtual
School provides all supplies, including a computer and printer, as long as the student is enrolled.
This option allows patients to log on wherever they are located – whether in the hospital or at home
– so they can optimize schooling in all settings. Instructions and assignments are provided online.
Plus, students can call in and speak with a teacher for assignment assistance.
• Nausea (feeling sick to your stomach) or vomiting that cannot be stopped with medicine.
Virtual Academy (high school students – fee per class)
• Uncontrolled pain even when taking pain medications.
This option allows high school students to take classes online through a Virtual Academy, which
assists students in meeting their required courses for graduation. Each class has a cost associated
with it, and parents are responsible for paying this cost.
Virtual School/Academy Combined with Hospital School
This selection is optimal as it allows the student to be enrolled in a Virtual School/Academy but also
attend Hospital School on days when they are inpatient or outpatient. Hospital School classes can
supplement anything that a student is or is not taking through the Virtual School or Academy. With
this choice, our certified teachers are available to assist students with their virtual class assignments.
• Severe headache when he/she wakes up.
• Diarrhea (more than four loose stools in eight hours) and/or constipation for longer than 3 days.
• Unable to take or keep fluids down for six hours.
• Break in the central line.
• Other new symptoms your child did not have before.
Call 911 or emergency services immediately if your child:
• Cannot breathe.
• Is not able to wake up.
• Is having a seizure.
In addition to the Pediatric Education Program, the Adolescent and Young Adult Program offers
vocational counseling, college entrance preparation and scholarship assistance to older pediatric
patients. Contact (713) 793-6868 for more information on these services.
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What to Do Around Houston
Shopping
Rice Village
Kirby & University, Houston, TX 77099
www.ricevillageonline.com
Galleria Houston
5085 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77056
(713) 622-0663
www.simon.com
Meyerland Plaza
420 Meyerland Plaza, Houston, TX 77096
713-664-1166
www.meyerlandplaza.com
Super Target
8500 S Main St, Houston, TX 77025
(713) 661-8213
www.target.com
Entertainment
Houston Zoo
1513 N. MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77030
(713) 533-6500
www.houstonzoo.org
Edwards Greenway Palace 24
3839 Weslayan St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 871-8880
www.edwardscinemas.com
Dining
Pappasito’s Cantina (Mexican)
2515 S. Loop West, Houston, TX 77054
(713) 668-5756
Olive Garden (Italian)
1010 Old Spanish Trail, Houston, TX 77054
(713) 665-6373
Luby’s (Cafeteria)
2400 S Macgregor Way, Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-1771
Dimassi’s Mediterranean Café
2401 Times Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
(713) 526-5111
Jimmy Wok (Chinese, Vietnamese)
2268 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
(713) 668-1016
Houston Museum of Natural Science
One Hermann Circle Drive, Houston, TX 77030
(713) 639-4629
www.hmns.org
Paulie’s
2617 West Holcombe, Houston, TX 77025
(713) 660-7057
www.pauliesrestaurant.com
The Children’s Museum of Houston
1500 Binz, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 522-1138
www.cmhouston.org
Saltgrass Steak House
520 Meyerland Plaza Mall, Houston, TX 77096
(713) 665-2226
John P. McGovern Museum of
Health & Medical Science
1515 Hermann Drive, Houston, TX 77004
(713) 521-1515
www.museumofhealth.org
Space Center Houston
1601 Nasa Parkway, Houston, TX 77058
(281) 244-2100
www.spacecenter.org
Moody Gardens
One Hope Blvd., Galveston, TX 77554
(800) 582-4673
www.moodygardens.com
Downtown Aquarium
410 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002
(713) 223-FISH (3474)
www.aquariumrestaurants.com
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Pronto Cucinino
3191 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX
(713) 592-TOGO
www.pronto-2-go.com
Rice Village Restaurants
Kirby & University, Houston, TX 77099
www.ricevillageonline.com
Goode Company Restaurants
Kirby near Westpark Dr., Houston, TX 77098
www.goodecompany.com
Southwell’s Hamburger Grill
2252 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030
(713) 664-4959
Fred’s Italian Corner
2278 W. Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030
(713) 665-7506
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