In response to increasing COVID-19 cases, local hospitals are once again tightening visitation to further protect hospitalized patients and staff from the spread of the virus.

Effective, Wednesday, November 18, 2020, visitation will NOT be permitted at Regional Hospital or any Union Health facility, with the following exceptions:

• Pediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - Two (2) visitors permitted.
• Obstetrics and Postpartum - One (1) visitor permitted.
• Surgery - One (1) visitor permitted on the day of the surgery.
• Emergency Room - One (1) visitor permitted in department and one (1) visitor permitted to accompany patient to room upon hospital admission.
• Vulnerable Patients with Special Needs - O
-patients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, patients with cognitive impairments including dementia, Down Syndrom, Autism, victims of sexual assault, including an advocate present during medical forensic exam.
• End of Life - Two (2) visitors permitted at a time.

Each patient and visitor that is permitted will be screened for COVID-19 symptoms before entering any facility. If symptoms are present, the visitor will be denied entry.

Patients and visitors are required to wear a mask at all times – NO EXCEPTIONS.

If you have health concerns, it’s important to not delay care and seek medical attention immediately.

If you have questions or concerns regarding Coronavirus, the COVID-19 Hotline remains open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at 812.238.4871.