Whether you are a friend or relative, a loved one's hospitalization can be an extremely difficult time. While rest is important, seeing visitors can make a patient's stay more pleasant. At Lincoln Medical Center, we consider your role as a visitor as one of providing emotional support to the patient, and we recognize and appreciate the importance of your visits.

Visiting hours
Lincoln Medical Center visiting hours provide the maximum rest for patients while allowing friends and family the opportunity to visit. Visiting hours are scheduled with the patient's best interest in mind. Clergy may visit at any time if requested.

• Medical Unit (Third Floor), Surgical Unit (Fourth Floor) and New Beginnings Maternity Center - Open visitation 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Critical Care/Intensive Care - 9 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Limit two guests per visit.
• CCU Visiting Hours are 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.* daily. (*Exception: No visitors from 6:30-7:30 p.m. This hour allows time for nurse reporting.)
• ICU/CCU allows only 2 visitors per patient at a time
• Visitors are asked to wait in the waiting area during certain procedures and/or emergencies
• No visitors under the age of 12 are permitted
• Visitors must wash their hands before and after visiting a patient in ICU/CCU

Parking
Convenient parking areas have been clearly designated for visitors, employees, volunteers and physicians at no charge.

Gifts and Flowers
Patients at Lincoln Medical Center often appreciate gifts and flowers. Please use good judgment as to the appropriateness of gifts or flowers and check with the nurse before bringing a patient any food or scented items. Many appropriate items are available in the Gift Shop. Critical Care patients are not allowed to keep flowers in their rooms.

Gift Shop
Located on the first floor near the main lobby, the Gift Shop is operated by hospital employees and volunteers. It offers a wide selection of items to suit most every taste, age and occasion. Items available include balloons, flowers, baskets, gifts, greeting cards, jewelry, personal care items, and a large selection of snacks and candies. Cash, checks, MasterCard and VISA are accepted. Profits from the Gift Shop are used to purchase special hospital supplies and equipment. To contact the Gift Shop, call 704-732-5515.

Meals & Snacks
Café Med is open to visitors for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

• Breakfast hours are 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 am.
• Lunch is served between 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Dinner is available between the hours of 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

For more information about being a visitor, call the Information Desk at 704-735-3071 or ask any Lincoln Medical Center employee.