General visiting hours are from 8 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Visits from friends and relatives should be limited to 20 minutes. Children under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Information concerning the visiting hours in the intensive care units and other specialty areas is available at the nurses' stationsor by calling 279-1188. For patient information, call 279-1500.
Our full-service emergency department is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The entrance is located just off of Morphy Avenue. For questions, please call 928-2375.
Dining
The Thomas Hospital cafeteria is located on the ground floor of the hospital and offers healthy meal options. The café features several food stations: pizza and pasta, chef’s selections, grill and hot entrées, salads and wraps. Open daily from 7 - 10 a.m. for breakfast and from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. on weekends.
Financial assistance
You may be eligible for financial assistance under the terms and conditions that the hospital offers to qualified patients. Call our patient accounts department at 279-1551 for a financial assistance application.
Gift shop
The Thomas Hospital gift shop offers unique gift and seasonal items. Gift shop hours:
- Weekdays: 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m.
Hotel accommodations
Many area hotels on the Eastern Shore offer discounted rates for guests visiting family or friends at the hospital. Please mention Thomas Hospital when making your travel arrangements to receive the lowest rates available.
Pastoral services
Our chapel, located on the second floor just off the main elevators, is open at all times for meditation and worship.
For a visit from a trained chaplain or a clergy member while you’re in the hospital, call 279-1609 during regular business hours. If you need to speak to someone after business hours, dial “0” for assistance from the operator.
Bibles are available for any patient or family member and can be requested from the nurse on duty.
Thomas Hospital offers a prayer line staffed by volunteers. If you or a family member would like to be placed on the prayer list, dial 279-1935.
Valet parking
We offer complimentary valet parking at the main entrance of the hospital. This service is available to all patients, families and guests from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
We encourage you to take advantage of this free service, especially on the day of discharge.