For patients and visitors to Legacy Meridian Park
We want your stay with us -- or your visit -- to be as pleasant and comfortable as possible. If you have further questions please call 503-692-1212.
The information below is specific to Legacy Meridian Park. Here's more information that applies to all Legacy hospitals.
CarePages
CarePages are free, personalized web pages to help Legacy patients and their loved ones keep in touch before, during, or after hospitalization. Post messages, updates, and pictures, and receive responses from those who can't be with you. To get started, visit the CarePages website.
Courtesy services
Bank machines: A Wells Fargo cash machine is located in the cafeteria.
Healing garden, on the east side of the hospital, provides a peaceful environment for patients, visitors and staff.
The gift shop is on the first floor across from the hospital's main entrance. Open 7 days a week; hours vary.
Interpreter services: The hospital has access to interpreters for a number of foreign languages. Your nurse will be happy to provide more information this free service.
Lost and found: call 503-413-7911 for lost items.
Mail, flowers and balloons will be delivered to the patient's room or forwarded to a home address if the patient has been discharged. (Some exceptions in critical care areas.) Because many patients are allergic to latex balloons, please don't bring them to the hospital.
Newspapers are available in the front lobby outside the main entrance and east entrance.
Notary services are available to patients free of charge upon availability. Ask your nurse for more information.
Televisions are in each patient room.
Wireless Internet service is available in specific areas of the hospital; please ask your nurse.
Dining
All patients receive nutritionally balanced meals, including those with special dietary needs.
Breakfast, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m
Lunch, noon to 1 p.m.
Dinner, 5 to 6:30 p.m.
The hospital cafeteria is located on the lower level of the hospital; vending machines are also available in the cafeteria.
A coffee cart is located in the outpatient lobby.
Vending machines are available in the cafeteria.
Lodging
Please see this page of information about lodging for patients and families.
Parking/Transportation
Bus schedules are available in the hospital lobby, by calling TriMet at 503-238-7433, or by consulting the TriMet website.
Free parking is available on the Legacy Meridian Park campus. See a campus map.
Security escorts are available around the clock to escort you to your car in hospital parking lots. Call extension "0" from inside the hospital or 503-692-2222 and we'll be happy to assist you.
Safety
Electrical Equipment - Due to government safety codes, the only items you may use in patient rooms are battery-operated shavers, radios, clocks and laptop computers. Please leave all other electrical equipment at home.
Tobacco-free Policy - Legacy Health is now entirely tobacco-free. (If you're trying to quit, we can help!)
Spiritual care
Interfaith spiritual care is provided by the hospital chaplain and spiritual care volunteers around the clock; just ask your nurse or the hospital operator. We respect each patient/family's beliefs, and provide daily visits, prayer and sacraments when requested as well as responding to referrals, crises, and questions about health and faith. Eucharistic visits are provided daily for our Catholic patients and families.
Our Chapel is located near the hospital entrance, and there is a Meditation Room in the critical care waiting area with holy books and prayers from many different faith traditions. We also have an Outdoor Labyrinth on the first floor by the Seasons of Life Garden.
All clergy and other representatives from your faith tradition are welcome to visit you with your permission; we would be glad to contact them for you. Please call us with any requests or questions at 503-692-2688.
Visiting hours
Visiting hours are generally between 11 a.m. and 9 p.m., but can vary according to patient needs. Please keep in mind:
- Patients need care. Mornings and early afternoons are busy times for patients, doctors and nurses. Treatments, personal care and consultations usually happen between 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Patients need rest. Please keep visits brief and limit the number of visitors. On the day of surgery, check with the nursing staff before entering a patient's room. If you'd like to call a patient's room phone, please do it before 9 p.m.
- Patients need privacy. You may be asked to leave briefly during procedures, treatments, or other care activities.