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<p>The Bakersfield  Ronald McDonald House® is open to meet the needs of families of  pediatric patients at&nbsp;Kern County hospitals&nbsp;and help reduce stress  associated with having a hospitalized sick child. This is done in four  ways -</p>
<p>¨&nbsp;Provide three sleeping  rooms for families who have traveled more than 25 miles from their  residence for care. Each family is given their own room with an  extension where they can be reached by hospital staff or family/friends;</p>
<p>¨&nbsp;Provide a living room for  target families who need a break from the “hospital environment;”</p>
<p>¨&nbsp;Provide a place for a  quick shower or nap during the day for target families who are not  sleeping overnight; or</p>
<p>¨&nbsp;Provide a resource center  for families</p>
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