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Visiting the Hospital

Visiting Hours

You can visit a patient in the hospital:

  • 24/7 at Charlottesville
  • 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. at Culpeper, Prince William, and Haymarket

Designated Support Persons for People With Disabilities

If you're a patient with disabilities who requires a designated support person, they are allowed to accompany you during your admission for healthcare. For more information, see the rules for designated support persons.

Bringing Your Child as a Visitor

In most cases, children can visit someone in the hospital. However, some areas, such as the behavioral health areas, have more restrictions. Call the hospital before you go to confirm.

  • An adult must be with anyone under 18 at all times.
  • Only people over 18 can stay with a patient overnight.
  • Don't let children play on the floor.

Coming to UVA Health University Medical Center in Charlottesville? See details on entrances, shuttles, and more on getting where you need to go.

Safety Guidelines

When visiting a patient:

  • Wash your hands 
  • Don't visit if you're sick 
  • Wear a pass at all times, available at the information or security desk

Do You Need a Mask?

It depends on the location and situation. If you're unsure whether you'll need a mask, call ahead to ask.

Masks Required

You still need to wear a mask at:

  • Prince William, Culpeper, and Haymarket Medical Centers: all patients and visitors must wear masks in the emergency department
  • All cancer, transplant, infusion, and dialysis clinics
  • Prince William Medical Center NICU

You also need to wear a mask at any location if you have symptoms of COVID or other respiratory sickness.

Places That Are Mask-Optional

You don't need a mask at:

  • Most clinics
  • In most public spaces at our hospitals
  • Emergency rooms

Anti-Discrimination Policy

We don't restrict, limit, or otherwise deny visitation privileges on the basis of race, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression. See our nondiscrimination notice.