Bloomington, Ind. (January 27, 2010) – Bloomington Hospital has lifted the visitor restrictions in place for the flu season. The current level of flu in our community and state is low, lessening the need for restrictions. It is important to remember, however, to always clean your hands, cover your cough and stay home if you’re sick to prevent the spread of germs.
For the comfort and wellbeing of patients, general visiting hours at Bloomington Hospital are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Family may stay with patients outside of these hours, however. Some units within the hospital may have more structured visitor hours, so please check with the nursing staff for appropriate visiting times.
Bloomington Hospital implemented visitor restrictions last fall to keep its patients safe during an unpredictable flu season.
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Bloomington Hospital, a Clarian Health Partner, has been innovative in providing quality care to south central Indiana communities for more than a century. Offering a comprehensive continuum of care, Bloomington Hospital is a not-for-profit organization and has a patient base of 413,000 in 10 counties (Brown, Daviess, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Morgan, Orange and Owen.) Bloomington Hospital currently operates two hospital campuses (Bloomington and Orange County) with regional specialty offerings for Heart and Vascular, Cancer, Women and Children, Neurology and Orthopedic services. As a leading hospital in Indiana, Bloomington Hospital enhances health by advancing the art and science of medicine through the use of new technologies, procedures and care.