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Visitor Info

Having family and friends visit while you are in the hospital can be an important part of your recovery process, so we try to be as accommodating as possible with our visitation policy. However, rest is also very important to people who are recovering from illness or surgery, so we ask that you and your.

 
 

Supporting Your Loved One

We believe support from family and friends is a critical component of recovery.  Whether your loved one can respond to you or not, you can help keep their spirits up by simply being there. We encourage visits as often as possible and invite you to bring family pictures, letters, and cherished personal items to surround your loved one with positivity. 

Information such as visitation policies, parking, and cafeteria hours is included below for your convenience. If you have any questions after reviewing this page, please give us a call!

 
 

Visiting Hours

Palestine Regional Medical Center has open visiting hours depending on the condition of the patient. 

Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times when visiting the hospital. In the Childbirth Center Department or Labor and Delivery, only siblings of the newborn under the age of 12 are allowed into the Childbirth Center Department. All other children must be over the age of 12 to enter the Childbirth Center Department. 

Please use caution when bringing young visitors to the hospital. Do not allow children with cough, fever, rash, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or recent exposure to illness to visit.

Intensive Care Unit

Due to the nature of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), visitation is determined on an individual basis. Palestine Regional Medical Center traditionally practices an open policy; however, depending on the needs of the patient, visitation may be restricted.

Family Waiting Room

For the convenience of your family and friends, Palestine Regional Medical Center has various waiting rooms for Med/Surg/ICU, Childbirth Center, and Surgery.

 
 
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Cafeteria

The cafeteria, located towards the front of Palestine Regional Medical Center, is open to visitors for breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday. The hours are: 

Breakfast 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. 
Lunch 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

Snacks and soft drinks may be purchased 24 hours per day from the vending machines located adjacent to the Dining Room and the Emergency Room.

 
 
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Gift Shop

The Gift Shop is located in the front lobby of the Palestine Regional Medical Center and offers flowers, cards, balloons, baby items, toiletries, candy, and much more. The Gift shop is operated by the hospital volunteer organization, The Sunshine Guild. All gift shop proceeds provide scholarships to PRMC employees and their dependents who wish to further their education.

The Gift Shop is open:
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Please understand that volunteers may need to adjust the schedule based on availability. Holiday hours may vary.