Welcome to Samaritan Albany General Hospital. Our goal is to make patients and their loved ones as comfortable as possible while providing the highest quality medical care. Below you will find helpful information about visiting hours, the cafeteria, the hospital chapel and more.
Visiting Hours
General visiting hours are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the following exceptions:
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Critical Care Unit - The Critical Care Unit is closed from 7 to 8 a.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. each day. The unit is open at all other times, but please call 812-4230 to check with the nurse before entering. There is a telephone by the CCU entrance. Visits are limited to 15 minutes and two persons at one time. CCU visitor information cards are located outside the unit.
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Pediatric Patients - Parents may visit children at any time and are welcome to stay overnight when them.
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Maternity Patients - New fathers and/or mother’s support person are allowed at all hours.
Cafeteria
Our cafeteria is open to the public Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on weekends and holidays from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Breakfast - Weekdays, 7 to 10:30 a.m. and Weekends and Holidays, 8 to 10:30 a.m.
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Lunch - 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every day
- Dinner - Weekdays, 4:30 to 7 p.m. and Weekends and Holidays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
ATM
An automatic teller machine is located next to the elevators for your convenience. The machine can process cash withdrawals only.
Gift Shop
The gift shop is operated by the SAGH Auxiliary and is located on the first floor near the front entrance. The gift shop is open weekdays, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The shop features cards, snacks, magazines and a variety of gift ideas.
Hospital Chapel
The hospital chapel is open 24 hours a day and is available to anyone. The chapel also features a variety of spiritual and inspirational reading materials.