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We have updated our visitation guidelines effective March 13, 2025. 

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Mask wearing is strongly recommended. Visitation for children under 16 should be limited. To maintain a healing environment, please follow the guidelines below:

· Persons with any signs of communicable disease/infection are not permitted to visit patients.

· Visitors must conduct themselves in a proper manner and must be properly dressed, including a shirt and shoes.

· Smoking is prohibited.

· Visitors should be considerate of other patients by keeping noise to a minimum. 

Inpatient Visitation (including all ICUs)

Hours: 6 am – 11 pm daily

· 2 visitors per patient at a time (exceptions will be made for special circumstances)

· Overnight stays for 1 designated family member can be arranged in coordination with a team lead or nursing leader.

OB Visitation

Hours 6 am – 11 pm daily

· 2 visitors per patient at a time during visiting hours

· 1 designated support person permitted to always stay with patient

OP Testing and Procedural Areas Visitation (X-ray, Surgery etc.)

· 2 visitors per patient at a time

ER Visitation

· 2 visitors per patient at a time (exceptions can be made for special circumstances)

Droplet Plus COVID-19 Isolation Visitation

If visiting a patient in Droplet Plus COVID-19 Isolation:

Before entering the room:

  1. Sanitize hands.
  2. Put on gown (ties in the back).
  3. Always keep your mask on.
  4. Put on shield/goggles.

Before leaving the room:

  1. Remove gloves and throw them in the trash.
  2. Remove gown and put it in laundry bag or trash.

After leaving the room:

  1. Sanitize hands.
  2. Remove shield/goggles.
  3. Keep your mask on.

Parking

Parking for patients and visitors is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Handicap spaces are located closest to the hospital.

Flowers, Packages, and Mail

A hospital volunteer will deliver mail and packages to our patients. We will forward any mail received after discharge to the patient’s home address.

Food and Dining

The Terrace Café

The Terrace Café is located on the second floor. 

Café hours are 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. 
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Guest Meals 

Family members and friends who wish to eat with you may have a guest tray delivered to your room. The hostess will assist in arranging this for an additional fee.