Visitor Information

General Visiting Regulations
If the patient is in a semi-private room, it is encouraged to limit visitors to two per patient at any one time in consideration of the other patient and space constraints. A family member should be designated, if possible, to give condition updates to those family members not present. An adult must accompany all children under 12 years of age. Nursing permission is needed for exceptions (i.e. such as infants). 

Visiting Hours

General Floors and Pediatrics: 11:00AM to 8:30PM
Center for Life (OB Unit): General visiting hours are from 11:00AM to 8:30PM but fathers, siblings over 12 and grandparents may visit at any time. Currently, due to age restrictions, siblings under the age of 12 may not visit any hospital unit.
Critical Care Center/Neuro Intensive Care Units:

To maintain confidentiality and ensure a thorough assessment of all our patients, the unit will be closed to all visitors during these times:  

6:30AM - 8:30AM                     

2:30PM -   4:30PM                                

6:30PM - 8:30PM                     

10:30PM - 12:30AM    

Outpatient Testing in the Ambulatory Care Department: Walk-Ins are accepted with a physician order (script) for the testing. Guest relations specialists at the front reception desk will provide directions to the department and registration. Hours are: 6:00AM - 6:00PM Monday - Friday; 6:30AM - 3:00PM Saturday.

Café/Canteen
The Cafe and the canteen/vending area are available for visitor use. Café hours are 7:30AM to 7:00PM. The canteen is open 24 hours a day.

Phone Calls
Patients can be reached by dialing the OSF Saint Anthony patient connection line, 815/227-2030. You need to know the patient's room number to use this line. The main telephone number for OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center is 815/226-2000, toll free 800/343-3185.

Chapel
The chapel, located on the first floor, is open at all times for prayer and meditation.  Mass is offered at 6:20AM, Monday through Friday; at 4:00PM Saturday; and at 7:15AM Sunday.

Smoking
As of November 16, 2006, smoking is prohibited in all areas of the OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center campus, including parking lots.

Parking
Valet parking is available to persons with special needs. Service is available at the main entrance from 6:30AM to 5:00PM, Monday - Friday. Visitor parking is free and available in the lot located directly in front of the medical center.

Overnight Accommodations
A number of hotels and motels, in various price ranges, are located within a two-mile radius of OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center.