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Patient Information

Address

2157 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214

Main Number

(716) 862-1000

Parking

Visitor parking is available in the parking lot along Main Street.

There is a nominal fee, based on time in the lot.

From	To	Cost
0 min.	15 min.	Free
16 min.	1 hr., 15 min.	$1.50
1 hr., 16 min.	1 hr., 30 min.	$2
1 hr., 31 min.	1 hr., 45 min.	$2.50
1 hr., 46 min.	2 hr.	$3
2 hr., 1 min.	2 hr., 15 min.	$3.50
2 hr., 16 min.	24 hours	$3.75 (maximum)

Please notify hospital staff if you are parking your vehicle in the hospital parking lot during your stay.

Internet Access

Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hospital. To begin using this service, open your wireless connection utility, scan available networks and connect to "Catholic Health Visitor."

What to Bring

Proof of Identification and Insurance Cards

Bring a driver's license or other proof of identification, as well as appropriate insurance cards, including Medicare and other insurance identification cards, to ensure receipt of proper credit for your insurance coverage.

Comfort Items

To make your stay more comfortable, we recommend that you bring a bathrobe, slippers, desired walking shoes, nightgown or pajamas and toiletries. The hospital will provide other necessary articles.

Electric razors and blow-dryers are permitted, but the hospital does not take responsibility for their safekeeping.

Safekeeping Your Belongings

The hospital is not responsible for cash, valuables and personal items you take to your room with you. This includes eyeglasses, hearing aids, dentures, canes, prostheses, wheelchairs and other easily misplaces items.

Dentures, Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses

If you wear dentures, eyeglasses or contact lenses, you should keep them in protective containers, labeled with your name, when not in use. Never place dentures on meal trays, put them under the pillow, or wrap them in napkins, otherwise they may be easily lost.

Jewelry and Valuables

All jewelry and valuables should be sent home or placed in the hospital safe.

• If any personal items are brought to you or taken home after admission to your room, notify your nurse who will then add to or delete these items from the original listing of your personal belongings.
• Any items left behind in rooms not claimed within one month (30 days) after discharge, will be disposed of.

Telephone Service

Telephone services are complimentary.

You will be able to receive incoming telephone calls and place outgoing local calls from the telephone in your room.

Outgoing calls can be made by dialing “9” and then the telephone number you wish to call. Incoming calls can be received between 7:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily. Long distance telephone calls are made at your own expense.

Cell Phone Use

The use of cellular phones in the hospital is prohibited in certain areas because they have been proven to interfere with some medical life-safety equipment. Please look for designated areas for cell phone use.

Television

Television services are complimentary.

Beautician and Barber Services

Beautician and barber services, bedside or in the shop, are available. Appointments may be made by dialing the operator or by calling 862-1244. Patients must have their doctors' permission for this service.

Flowers and Mail

Any mail, packages or flowers will be delivered daily to your room. Outgoing mail may be given to your nurse. Mail received after your discharge will be forwarded to your home.

Gift Cart

The gift cart run by volunteers will be brought to your room with magazines, candies, cosmetics and gifts.

Newspapers

Newspapers are on sale in the main lobby entrance. Other reading material is available in the gift shop.

Patient Meals

Hundreds of meals are prepared daily at Sisters Hospital and each patient tray receives special care and attention. Nourishing and well-balanced meals are an important part of your treatment and recovery. A registered dietitian works closely with your physician to provide you with individualized nutritional care. You will secure a menu based on your physician's order.

Each day, you will be visited by an ambassador from Nutritional Services who will take your menu order for the next day. Should a special diet be prescribed as part of your post-hospital treatment, a registered dietician or diet technician will provide instructions so you can properly manage your nutritional needs at home.

Patient Representative

Patient representatives can help you with any questions, problems or concerns that may arise during your stay with us here at Sisters. A patient representative can be reached by phone at (716) 862-1390.

Smoke-free Campus

Please note that smoking is not permitted anywhere on hospital property and off-site locations. This smoke-free policy includes all buildings, parking areas, cars parked on hospital property, grounds and adjacent sidewalks.