UNION HOSPITAL PATIENT/VISITOR INFORMATION
Special Touches
Comments, Questions, Complaints or Special Needs?
Have we met your expectations? Can we improve? Is there anything more that we can do for you? If you need anything at all, talk to your nurse or dial.
Services for Those with Sight or Hearing Impairments
Telecommunications devices are available for people with hearing and sight impairments. People with hearing impairments may use the portable telecommunication device for the deaf. Large button telephones are available for people with sight impairments. Both devices are portable and can be taken directly to the person who needs them. Please ask your nurse.
For Non-English Speaking Persons
Interpreters are available for persons of nearly every language. The nurse will make arrangements are needed.
Chapel
The Combs Memorial Chapel is always open for anyone to use on the lower level of Union Hospital near the Union Station Café. Please tell your nurse if you wish to visit the chapel.
Chaplains
Chaplains are available around the clock to offer comfort and assistance to patients of all faiths. To request a chaplain of your own faith or to have your clergy notified, call the Chaplain's Office at extension 7628 (if no answer, dial 0 and ask for the Chaplain's Assistant) or talk to your nurse. Clergy may visit any time needed.
Gift Shop
The Gift Shop, located in the main lobby of Union Hospital West, offers a wide selection of greeting cards, flowers, toiletries, sundries and unique gift items.
Hours are:
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday Noon to 6 p.m.
The Service League of Union Hospital operates the Gift Shop with proceeds from sales going to the Union Hospital Foundation.
Fill Your Prescriptions Before You Go Home
For your convenience, prescriptions ordered by your physician may be filled in the Lobby Pharmacy before you go home. The prescription will then be transferred to the pharmacy of your choice for any additional refills. Your nurse can make these arrangements prior to discharge.
Bank Machines (ATMs)
Automated teller machines are located in the main lobby of Union Hospital and outside the Union Station Cafˆ©, lower level, Union Hospital.
Lost and Found
If you lose or find personal property, call Security at extension 7639. Union Hospital Security is responsible for collection and holding all personal property left on hospital grounds. Found property is held for 30 days and disposed if not claimed.
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