NOTICE: Beginning October 1, 2025, Russell Medical will no longer be accepting Humana Medicare Advantage plans. More Info

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Your Hospital Stay

We want your stay with us to be as comfortable and stress-free as possible. Below is helpful information to prepare you and your loved ones.

Quick Facts

Info Desk: 1st Floor Lobby | Dial 7081

Visiting Hours: Daily 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. | Max 4 visitors

Guest Meals: Order via Business Office

Smoking: Smoke-free campus

Spiritual Support: Chapel & pastoral care available

Phone Access: Local calls available from room phones

Nurse Call Button: Use it for help at any time.

Phone Use: Local calls only-dial "g" + number.

TV & Wi-Fi: Available free of charge.

Security Team: On-site 24/7 for your safety.

Lost Items: Call ext. 7347 to report or retrieve.

Admission & Discharge

Admission: Your doctor will request your admission. Our team will collect necessary info and prepare your room.

Discharge Planning: Our Case Management team will assist if you need rehab or skilled nursing care after discharge.

Billing Questions? Contact the Business Office at 256-329-7100 ext. 7347 (Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.).

What to Bring (And Not to Bring)

Bring:

  • Pajamas, robe, slippers

  • Toiletries (toothbrush, comb, etc.)

  • Denture containers and eyeglasses if needed

Don't Bring:

  • Valuables (cash, jewelry, electronics)

  • Medications (unless requested by your doctor)

We provide a container for personal items. You may store valuables in our hospital safe.

Meals and Guest Trays

  • Patient Meals: Tailored to your dietary needs.

  • Guest Trays: Available one per patient per meal (for children or patients needing 24/7 support).

  • Missed a Meal? Ask your nurse for assistance.

  • Special Diets: Contact Food Services if you have allergies or preferences.

Meals and Guest Trays

Questions?

Call the Information Desk at 256-329-7100 or ask your nurse at any time. We’re here to help.

Hospital Pharmacy Services

Our inpatient pharmacy team includes licensed pharmacists and certified technicians who work closely with your care team to ensure Going home just got easier. Our Meds to Beds service delivers discharge prescriptions directly to your room before you leave the hospital — no extra stops, no delays. Our pharmacists provide in-room consultations so you feel confident about the medications you’re taking home. safe, effective medication delivery around the clock.

Pharmacy services

Services include:

  • Renal dosing and medication monitoring

  • Drug interaction reviews and therapeutic drug management

  • Medication education and clinical decision support

  • Intravenous admixture and chemotherapy prep in a USP 797-certified clean room

We use advanced technology, including Meditech and Pyxis, to ensure barcoded, point-of-care medication delivery that's fully integrated with our electronic medical records - enhancing safety and streamlining your care.

Meds to Beds

Going home just got easier. Our Meds to Beds service delivers discharge prescriptions directly to your room before you leave the hospital - no extra stops, no delays. Our pharmacists provide in-room consultations so you feel confident about the medications you're taking home.

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