Southwest Washington

Effective Monday, April 21, 2025, masking is recommended during patient care activities.

We have been monitoring COVID-19, influenza and RSV closely. Based on current case rates that have dropped below threshold, masking is now recommended during patient care activities.

Hospital visiting hours are from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Patients and members of the community who wish to contact Providence South Puget Sound facilities with the assistance of a qualified interpreter free of cost may dial 833-640-1418.

Patient Belongings

We ensure the safety of the belongings of our patients. Please note, only the following are allowed:

Discharge clothes
Electronics for communication such as a phone, charger, or tablet/pad/laptop
Items specifically requested by a nurse (such as hearing aids, glasses, contacts, dentures)
Flower deliveries -- NO LILLIES OR LATEX BALLOONS
Medications (MUST be approved and picked up by nurse)

Patients in delivery going to the Family Birth Center are allowed to bring in additional items (i.e. baby clothes, birthing equipment, car seat, etc.).

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