Visiting Hours and Guidelines
The support you receive from visitors is an important aspect of your recovery. Our visiting guidelines are designed to be as flexible as possible while still giving you the rest you need. If you would like to limit or restrict visitors at any time, please tell your nurse.
In general, visiting is limited to two persons per patient at any one time. Visitors under age 15 must have physician permission to visit, and those under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
General visiting hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. with the following exceptions:
- Pediatric Patients:
Parents may visit at any time and are welcome to stay overnight with their children. The nursing supervisor can also help arrange overnight accommodations for other family members.
- Intensive Care Unit (2-North):
Please check with ICU staff prior to visiting.
Visitor Services
The hospital cafeteria, located on the main floor, is open to the public. Beverage vending machines are located by the Emergency Room exit on the ground floor. Meals are served during the following hours:
| Breakfast |
6:30 to 9 a.m. |
| Lunch |
10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. |
| Dinner |
4 to 7 p.m. |
| Late Night Service |
1 to 3 a.m. |
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An automatic teller machine is located next to the main lobby for your convenience. The machine can process cash withdrawals only.
The Gift Shop
Good Sam's Gifts, is operated by the hospital Auxiliary and is open Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The shop features a variety of handmade items, as well as fresh flowers, cards, snacks and other 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. If you wish to see a chaplain, contact the nursing supervisor.
Overnight Accommodations
Overnight accommodations for family members are available at furnished studio apartments near the hospital and also at several local hotels. All are offered at reduced rates.
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