GENERAL INFORMATION
Smoking Policy
Natchez Community Hospital is committed to the promotion of health and safety. Smoking related illnesses comprise one of the largest proportions of preventable diseases. Therefore, Natchez Community Hospital is standing by its commitment in providing, as close as possible, a non-smoking facility. Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the hospital unless specifically authorized in writing by your attending physician.
The Quitline Mississippi number is 1-800-784-8669 (1-800-QUIT-NOW)
Visitors
Visitors to Natchez Community Hospital should check in at the main information desk located in the main lobby of the hospital. The main entrance doors are open to the public from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. After hours, guests are requested to enter the hospital through the Emergency Room entrance. Free parking is provided for all visitors. Visitor parking lots are located in the closest proximity to the building for your convenience.
Visitors in limited numbers are welcome and usually provide good therapy. Our primary objective is to maintain a controlled environment for your speedy recovery. This requires adequate rest. Therefore, we regulate the time of day you may receive visitors, their number and their length of stay. Good nursing care requires that no visitors be allowed in the room during treatment. Please help us enforce all visitor regulations that your physician has approved for your benefit.
General Visiting Hours
10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Children under the age of 12 are discouraged in patient areas. (An exception is made for siblings visiting his/her mother and newborn in the Birthing Center.) Any children visitors in the hospital must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please understand that children are more susceptible to illnesses, and they generally carry more communicable diseases.
Patients should have no more than two visitors at one time. Visitors should no sit on the beds or use the patient bathroom facilities. Anyone exhibiting signs of illness should not visit patients.
Public Restrooms & Phones
For your visitors' convenience, public restrooms and telephones are located on the first floor near the Main Lobby.
Meal Schedules & Vending Area
Patients will receive their meals on the following schedule:
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
*Patients' meals may be held or delayed due to lab tests, x-rays or surgery.
Weekday Cafeteria serving hours for your visitors and family members are as follows:
Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cold Plates are also available from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Weekend Cafeteria food service for your visitors and family members is deli style only. Serving hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Vending machines are located outside the front door and near the Emergency Room entrance.