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    Visitor Info

    Having family and friends visit while you are in the hospital can be an important part of your recovery process, so we try to be as accommodating as possible with our visitation policy. However, rest is also very important to people who are recovering from illness or surgery, so we ask that you and your visitors observe the guidelines we have established.

    View our Visitor Policy for more details.

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    Supporting Your Loved One

    We believe support from family and friends is a critical component of recovery.  Whether your loved one can respond to you or not, you can help keep their spirits up by simply being there. We encourage visits as often as possible and invite you to bring family pictures, letters, and cherished personal items to surround your loved one with positivity. 

    Information such as visitation policies, parking, and cafeteria hours is included below for your convenience. If you have any questions after reviewing this page, please give us a call!

     
     
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    Waiting Room & Visiting Hours

    Vaughan Regional Medical Center has open visiting hours depending on the condition of the patient.

    Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times when visiting the hospital. In the Childbirth Center Department or Labor and Delivery, only siblings of the newborn under the age of 12 are allowed into the Childbirth Center Department. All other children must be over the age of 12 to enter the Childbirth Center Department.

    Please use caution when bringing young visitors to the hospital. Do not allow children with cough, fever, rash, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or recent exposure to illness to visit.

    For the convenience of your family and friends, Vaughan Regional Medical Center has various waiting rooms for Med/Surg/ICU, Childbirth Center, and Surgery.

    Intensive Care Unit

    Due to the nature of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), visitation is limited. Two family members may enter at a time to visit the patient. Visiting times are as follows:

    • 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
    • 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
    • 5 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    • 8:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
     
     
    Flowers

    Mail, Flowers and Gift Shop

    Cards and flowers sent by your family and friends to make your stay more pleasant are delivered daily. Flowers are NOT allowed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Mail received after you are discharged will be forwarded to your home. Mail for patients should be addressed as follows:

    Patient Name
    Vaughan Regional Medical Center
    1015 Medical Center Parkway
    Selma, AL 36701

    The Gift Shop is located in the front lobby of the Vaughan Regional Medical Center and offers cards, baby items, toiletries, candy, and more. The Gift Shop is open Monday - Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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    Cafeteria

    The cafeteria, located towards the front of Vaughan Regional Medical Center, is open to visitors for breakfast and lunch, Monday through Friday. The hours are:

    • Breakfast – 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.
    • Lunch – 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    • Dinner – 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

    Snacks and soft drinks may be purchased 24 hours a day from the vending machines located in the Dining Room. The dining room closes at 1:30 p.m., Friday through Sunday.