Patient IO Blog Putting a Human Face to Healthcare : Volunteering at Austin’s Ronald McDonald House

When our team heard about the work that the Ronald McDonald House in Austin does to support families with children undergoing medical care, we were excited to help out. Last week, we put together a healthy lunch for 20 families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Eric Olszewski, Patient IO’s multi-talented culinary enthusiast and software developer, led the charge as Master Chef while the rest of our team served as eager apprentices. When we arrived at the Ronald McDonald House, we were immediately welcomed as part of the community by workers and volunteers who dedicate their time to helping families in need. As we prepared lunch for the families, we saw the care that the Ronald McDonald House put into the home. Residents in the house are treated with meals, snacks, toiletries, and most importantly, private rooms in which they could rest while caring for their children. Putting Patient IO’s Work in Perspective As a healthcare company, Patient IO emphasizes importance of putting a human face to all those that we serve. For families with a sick child, coordinating care can mean navigating a complex web of treatments, appointments, and insurance.  The Ronald McDonald House is an important respite from […] The post Putting a Human Face to Healthcare : Volunteering at Austin’s Ronald McDonald House appeared first on Patient IO.