Visiting Hours

Visitors are generally welcome between 1:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. daily.

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Visiting Policies

1. Age of visitors: Visiting children must be over 12, except on obstetric floors, where siblings under 12 may visit with adult supervision. Exceptions can be made to have a patient's own children under 12 visit. Please speak with your nurse.
2. Visitors’ health: Any visitor exposed to or having a communicable disease (tuberculosis, measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, impetigo, the flu or a cold) should not visit patients.
3. Number of visitors: It is usually best to limit visitors to two at a time, to respect the comfort of all our patients. We encourage families to discuss scheduling their visits, in order not to overwhelm the patient by visiting all at one time. While support from loved ones is important, we also ask that visitors respect the patient's need for rest during their recovery. Discuss any unusual visiting circumstances with the patient's nurse, so that the health care team might accommodate any special arrangements based on the patient's specific situation.
4. Support person: The hospital recognizes the health benefits provided by the presence of loved ones while patients are in the hospital. We welcome one designated family member or support person to stay with the patient at any time. This designated support person's visits would only be limited by the patient's need for medical care or treatments, rest, privacy, and patient preference, including the roommate's preference.
5. No smoking: Visitors are not permitted to smoke while on hospital property, except in designated smoking shelters.
6. Restricted cell phone use: Cellular phones may not be used within six feet of any electronic patient care equipment.
7. Restricted flower deliveries: Please note that flower delivery may be restricted in intensive care units as well as other patient care areas, such as oncology units. We encourage you to check in with the nursing staff before sending or bringing flowers. For your convenience, you may order flowers through our gift and floral shop.
8. No latex balloons: Latex balloons are not permitted in the hospital. Mylar balloons are appreciated.

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