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Hours, Parking & Transportation
Visiting Hours
Visitors can be good medicine for patients. Patient care is our primary concern at McDonough District Hospital, and, in order to enhance the quality of care, general visiting hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. in patient care areas (Acute Care, Pediatrics, ICU, TCU, OB). However, allowances are made for family members and friends who would like to visit at other times unless such visits are not medically advisable for the patient.
Please inquire at the nursing station or ask a nurse if you would like to visit a patient. At 8:30 p.m. an overhead announcement is made that visiting hours are over and the front doors will lock at 9:00 p.m. After hours, visitation is limited and anyone who comes to the hospital will need to enter through the Emergency Room entrance (on the west side of the building) and must register at the ER Registration desk.
General guidelines for visitors:
• To establish and maintain the safest possible environment in which to deliver care, MDH campus buildings, property, parking lots and operated vehicles are smoke free.
• Visitors are asked to dress appropriately by wearing a shirt and shoes.
• No more than two visitors should be at the bedside at one time.
• We also request that visitors be considerate of both patients when visiting a semi-private room.
• Visits should be kept short.
• People with colds, sore throats, or any contaigious diseases should not visit patients.
• Visitors should maintain a quiet environment and avoid unnecessary noise.
• Visitors may be asked to leave the room during tests or treatments or when the doctor or nurse needs to see a patient.
Hours of operation for some of our offices:
Admitting/Registration:
• Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Sunday, 6:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Holidays 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cafeteria:
• Open 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily
Coin Cafe:
• Open 24 hours
Gift Shop:
• Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Human Resources:
• Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Patient Financial Services (Cashier/Credit Offices):
•Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Public Relations/Fund Development:
• Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Parking
Parking for patients and visitors is available in the lot directly in front of the hospital’s main entrance. Parking is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All parking is free. Patients and visitors are strongly encouraged not to park in restricted areas, as these are designed for patient pick up or for emergencies. If you feel you need an escort to your car after dark, please ask a staff member to call security for you.
Valet Parking
Valet parking is offered to patients who are utilizing MDH services. When an attendant is on duty, a sign will be placed at the front entrance. This service is typically available Monday – Friday from 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM. There is no charge for the service and patients simply need to pull up to the main entrance in front of the hospital and request assistance.
Transportation
McDonough County Public Transportation can be reached by calling (309) 837-7433. Route schedules for the Go West Bus Service are located at the reception desk at the front entrance or ask a staff member for assistance. For more information, go to
www.Gowest.wiu.edu, or call (309) 298-3353.
Directions:
From the North:
Follow US Route 67 South through Macomb. Turn right at the corner of East Jackson Street and South Dudley Street. Continue on South Dudley Street to intersection of East Grant Street. Turn left onto East Grant Street. Go two blocks and the hospital is on the right. Turn right at the main campus entrance.
From the West:
Follow US Route 136 East through Macomb. Turn right at the corner of East Jackson Street and South Dudley Street. Continue on South Dudley Street to intersection of East Grant Street. Turn left onto East Grant Street. Go two blocks and the hospital is on your right. Turn right at the main campus entrance.
From the South:
Follow US Route 67 North. Turn left onto US Route 136/East Jackson Street. Turn left at the corner of East Jackson Street and South Dudley Street. Continue on South Dudley Street to intersection of East Grant Street. Turn left onto East Grant Street. Go two blocks and the hospital is on the right. Turn right at the main campus entrance.
From the East:
Follow US Route 136 West to Macomb. It will become East Jackson Street. Turn left at the corner of East Jackson Street and South Dudley Street. Continue on South Dudley Street to intersection of East Grant Street. Turn left onto East Grant Street. Go two blocks and the hospital is on the right. Turn right into the main campus entrance.
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