For over a century, Forest Park Hospital has been an integral part of the Saint Louis community, due in large part to our knowledgeable, highly trained, and dedicated staff. It is this team which brings people to Forest Park Hospital for numerous services, including such programs as oncology, cardiology and physical rehabilitation. Numerous services are offered for women, from breast care and healthy lifestyles, to free evening and weekend prenatal classes for parents. The Center for Sports Medicine at Forest Park offers services ranging from primary care sports medicine and orthopedics to sports psychology, podiatry and performance enhancement. Forest Park Hospital�s Wound Healing & Diabetic Center offers hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatment with three on-site hyperbaric chambers.
Forest Park Hospital has recently revitalized its physical facilities, renovating the entire main level and patient care areas, including spacious rooms for mothers and their newborn in the obstetrical department. Forest Park Hospital participates in most major health insurance plans.
Meeting your need is our most important goal, and we will do everything we can to serve you well. If you desire information that is not provided here, please ask your nurse to direct you to the appropriate resource. Thank you for choosing Forest Park Hospital.
Mission Statement
Forest Park Hospital, in a spirit of collaboration and excellence, will promote the health of the Metropolitan St. Louis community through its quality, innovative care, recognizing the dignity and worth of its employees, medical staff and people served.
Telephones
Telephones are included in the daily room charge. For local calls, dial �9,� then the number. For toll calls, dial �0� and the hospital operator will place the call. Toll calls may be made collect or charged to the home telephone number or a telephone credit card.
If patients� families would have to call long distance to check on their loved one, Forest Park Hospital provides the following toll-free number, 1-877-249-8559.
Meals
Meals are carefully prepared according to each patient�s physician specifications directed by our dieticians. A daily menu is brought to patients for selection. Any missed meals, due to late admissions or special tests, will be served at a later, more appropriate time.
Patient Mealtimes
- Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. � 8 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:15 a.m. � 1 p.m.
- Dinner: 4:30 p.m. � 6:30 p.m.
Chapel Worship
Patients, guests and staff are invited to the Forest Park Chapel, located on the first floor of the South Building. Protestant services are held at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Catholic Masses are held at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. The chapel is open 24 hours daily for meditation by members of all faiths.
Chaplain Visits
Forest Park Hospital chaplains work with your physician, staff and family to maximize your comfort. They offer pastoral services, counseling and spiritual or emotional support.
Valuables and Personal Items
Valuables included but not limited to cash, jewelry and credit cards should be left at home or be sent home. Valuables may be collected for safekeeping by the Public Service (Security) department. Patients should see their nurse if additional items need to be secured.
Personal items are the responsibility of the patient. The hospital is not liable for any losses that may occur. Items left at discharge are held for 30 days only.
For Your Friends and Relatives
Visiting Hours
Obstetrical Department
- Father & Grandparents: 9:00 a.m.-9:30 p.m.
- All others: 12 noon � 8:00 p.m.
Intensive Care Units
Daily, for immediate family only
- 9:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
- 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
- 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
- 5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
- 7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
The intensive care waiting room telephone number is 314-768-3694
Mental Health Department
- Daily: 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.
- Weekends & Holidays: 12 noon-8:00 p.m.
All other departments
All entrance doors to Forest Park Hospital buildings, except those of the emergency department, are locked from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. daily. Emergency department doors, which face Berthold Avenue, are open 24 hours daily.
Parking
Parking is available in the parking pavilion at the east end of the campus. The entrance is on Clayton Avenue. The Forest Park Hospital Centennial Pavilion outdoor parking lot is also available to patients, and may be accessed from Berthold Avenue. Parking is $1 per person.
Park Place Gift Shop
The gift shop offers personal items for patients and guests, magazines, greeting cards, flowers, gifts, sundries, and baby items. Gift shop hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.; and Sunday, 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Forest Park Caf� The cafeteria is located on the ground floor of the hospital. Hours are:
- Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
- Continental Breakfast: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
- Closed: 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
- Grill/snacks: 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Dinner: 4:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
The Forest Park Caf� is open 7 days a week, including holidays. (Vending is also available in the caf� and in the admitting waiting room.)
Welcome...When Visiting Forest Park Hospital
