Facility Information at Hughston Hospital

Beauty and Barber Shop - Dial 2159
The Beauty and Barber Shop is located on the main floor between the information desk and the elevators. The shop opens at 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. To make an appointment, call Extension 2159.

Chapel
The Sarah Hardaway Hughston Chapel is located on the main floor. Ask for directions at the front desk.

Flowers - Dial 2158
We offer fresh cut flowers, flower arrangements and roses in our gift shop. If you would like to purchase flowers please call 706-494-2158 during gift shop hours.

You can place your order over the phone and we will have them delivered to the patient’s room.

Gift Shop - Dial 2158
The Gift Shop, located in the lobby on the first floor, is open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

Parking
Free patient and visitor parking is located to the left and right of the hospital. Handicap parking is also available.

There is a designated area for Outpatient parking at the back of the hospital and directly in front of the Outpatient entrance. We encourage you to park in this area for easy access to the Outpatient Department. Outpatient Parking signs, green curbs and a sidewalk with a covered awning will help you identify this area. Click here for a map of the campus

Patient Rooms
All patient rooms are private and have been designed with your convenience in mind. To call for assistance from your room, press the nurse call button located in the side rail of your bed. Hand held call buttons are also available if needed.

Your room is equipped with a color television that provides a wide selection of cable networks, movie channels and an In-house patient education channel.

TV controls and speakers are located in the bed side rails. A hand held remote and closed caption service is available if needed.

Security - Dial 0
Guests leaving the hospital after dark may request an escort to their car. Contact Security by dialing 0.

Smoke Free Facility
Hughston Orthopedic Hospital is a smoke free facility. If you choose to smoke, someone at the information desk can direct you to the designated smoking area outside the building.

Telephone

INCOMING CALLS
Your room may be dialed direct from outside the hospital by dialing: (706) 494-2 + room number. If you move to another room during your hospital stay, you will have a new phone number corresponding to your new room. We suggest that you give this new number to family and friends to avoid delays or confusion.

LOCAL CALLS
To make a local call from your room, dial 9 and then the number.

LONG DISTANCE CALLS
AT&T is the long distance carrier servicing our hospital. If you need to place a long distance call from your room, dial 9 to reach an outside line. Then dial 1-800-225-5288 to reach the AT&T long distance operator. If you have difficulty, the hospital operator will be glad to assist you.

For your convenience, telephone calling cards may be purchased in the hospital Gift Shop.

Click here for a Hospital Telephone Directory

Valuables and Personal Items - Dial 0
The hospital is not liable for the loss or damage to money, jewelry, documents or other articles kept in your room. If you would like for Security to secure your valuables in a locked safe, dial 0 for assistance.

Vending Area
Vending Machines are located on the first floor, adjacent to the cafeteria. Complimentary coffee is available on your nursing floor for patients and visitors.

Visiting Hours
Suggested visiting hours are 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Intensive Care Unit Visiting Hours
10:00 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
4:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m.
8:00 p.m. - 8:20 p.m.

Washing Machine and Dryer
A washer and dryer are available on the main floor near the entrance to the cafeteria. A vending machine containing detergent and softener is also available for your convenience.