Visitor Courtesy
- Visitors need to limit visits to no more than 15 minutes.
- Limit the number of visitors to no more than three at a time unless otherwise stipulated.
- Children under 12 years of age are not permitted in patient rooms.
- Children must not be left unattended in the lobby or other waiting areas.
- Visitors should honor the request of a patient if they do not wish to have visitors.
- Visitors should use the Main Entrance at the front lobby during the normal hours of the day. (The Main Entrance doors are open from 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
- Food and drinks are not permitted in patient rooms.
- Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the hospital building.
Television
A 27" color TV is provided in each patient room at no charge with the remote control located inside the beside rails. A television guide can be found in each patient room.
Telephone
A private line telephone is located in each patient room. Local calls can be made by dialing "8" to obtain an outside line. The main hospital number is 336.248.5161 and your extension is the same as your three-digit room number with a "4" in front of that number. To access a patient room, dial 238-4 + the three digit room number. For example, if a patient's room number is 334 you may dial that room directly by dialing 238.4334. Dial the LMH switchboard operator (0) for assistance with long-distance calls. Pay phones are located in the lobby areas.
Newspapers/Magazines
Local area newspapers are available in the lobby areas at a minimum charge. An Auxiliary volunteer will be glad to obtain a newspaper for you. Free magazines are available upon request to the volunteers.
Mail and Flower Delivery
Volunteers will deliver personal mail and flowers daily.
Patient Meal Service
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are delivered to patient rooms by the Dietary staff. Menus are included on the tray for the next meal. You must complete the menu request in order to receive the food items you desire.
Patient Meal Delivery Times
Breakfast - 7:15 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
Lunch - 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Dinner - 4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Guest Meals
A guest tray may be ordered for a family member staying at a nominal charge and delivered to the room with the patient meal. Check with your nurse about ordering guest meals. Your family members and/or visitors may wish to go to the hospital cafeteria for a meal or snack.
Cafeteria Hours
6:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
11:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Snacks/Vending Machines
Snacks and beverages can be purchased in the vending machines located in the service hallway by the cafeteria and the Emergency Room lobby.
