What to Bring

• A list of medications you are taking
• Medical information or records (including X-rays) from your personal physician, if possible
• Your medical insurance cards (including Medicare and Medicaid) and photo ID
• Your own nightgown or pajamas, robe, slippers, toiletries, reading glasses, and a small amount of cash, if you wish
• A hair dryer, electric razor, or radio, if you wish
• Please do NOT use your own heating pad, heater, heating blanket, VCR, or television set.

Valuables and Cash

Please give your valuables (jewelry, etc.) and cash over $25 to a relative or friend to take home. If you must keep valuables with you, please contact your nurse and he/she will arrange for safekeeping. Please be advised that the hospital is not responsible for personal items or valuables kept in your room.

Cellular Phones

Cellular phones may not be used in some areas of the hospital. Please ask hospital staff before using a cell phone.