Pastoral Care
The Pastoral Care and Healing Arts Department provides spiritual and religious care to patients and their families. Chaplains are available from all faiths and religious traditions. Clergy are also welcomed and encouraged to visit members from their congregations who are patients at the medical center. To contact the Spiritual Care office, call 847.933.6433. An interfaith chapel is located on the second floor directly across from the main elevator.
Mail and Flowers
A volunteer will deliver mail and flowers to patient rooms. Please note that no flowers, plants or candles are allowed in the ICU.
Newspapers and Books
The Volunteer Resource Department assists patients in obtaining newspapers, magazines, and books during their stay. Newspapers can be purchased and delivered. Magazines and books are provided at no charge. Please contact the Volunteer Office at 847.933.6546.
Library
Two libraries are also available to patients and visitors at the medical center:
- The Wenske Women's Health Library, located at the Centre for Women's Health 9700 Kenton, has over 300 books on women's health topics and internet research resources.
- The Carl Davis Jr. MD Medical Library, located on the second floor of the hospital, offers medical research and computers with internet access.
Guest Access Wireless Internet Connection
We know how important it is for people to feel connected – especially when spending time at the hospital. We are pleased to provide patients and visitors with complimentary wireless internet access. You can use Guest Access to access the internet from any personal wireless enabled device such as a laptop, handheld PDA or cell phones using the 802.11 b/g protocols.
Guest Access is current available throughout the medical center including the patient rooms, medical offices, reception areas and the cafeteria. Guest Access is also available in the Kenton Building on the first floor and the Knox Building on the first, second and fourth floors.
Cell Phones
Cell phones and other wireless communication devices may be used except in certain designated areas. The use of camera cell phones may be restricted for privacy and confidentiality reasons. Please observe these restrictions and refrain from disturbing patients and others when using cell phones.
Other Services and Amenities
The medical center offers many other services including interpretation services, phone assistance for the hearing impaired, care management assistance, pay phones, an ATM and change machines, cashier services, television, a gift shop, pharmacy, lost-and-found, auto assistance, and access to barber or hairdresser services. Ask our staff or the volunteer department for more information about any of our amenities.