Patients & Visitors
Patients & Visitors
Our goal is to make your visit or stay as easy as possible.
Visiting a patient? You can visit any time, call or send a card. Find a local place to stay.
Need directions? Get maps and directions to the hospital or clinic.
Preparing for a hospital stay? Find out how to manage your healthcare.
Read about your rights and responsibilities as a patient.
Preparing for Your Hospital Stay
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The Legal 101
Do you have an advance directive? A list of your current medications? Find the forms and documents you need to protect your privacy, legal rights, safety and medical affairs.
Financial Help
Insurance questions? Billing issues? Talk to our financial experts.
Support & Access
We are ready to help you: chaplains, interpreters, social workers, security guards. Find out about the services and support our staff provides.
The Patient Handbook
Get in-depth details on policies, rights and what to expect as a patient (PDF).
Welcome to Charlottesville
UVA Health System is located in the heart of Charlottesville. Charlottesville has a small town feel with the amenities of larger city - food, nightlife, art and culture.
Just outside of town you will find the Blue Ridge Mountains where you can hike, sip Virginia wine and enjoy the outdoors.
Whether you are moving here for employment or travel here for your healthcare, we invite you check out all Charlottesville has to offer.
When You Visit the Hospital
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Visiting Hours
You may visit the hospital at any time. We do require that you:
- Wash your hands and only visit if you are well
- Wear a pass, available at the information desk
- Limit visitors to two people at a time
Follow all visitor guidelines.
Eating & Shopping
Find hours, locations and information about our cafeterias.
You can also rest in our visitor lounge, visit the chapel, or purchase items, along with other hospital amenities.
Staying in town? Find a place to stay.
Need Help?
With logistics: For lodging, parking, transportation or other needs, call Patient & Guest Services at 434.924.3627.
With healthcare concerns: For questions or problems with patient care, call Patient Representatives at 434.924.8315.
Send an eCard
A quick and easy way to perk up a patient, eCards are free and can be delivered by email or in person.
Just pick a card, personalize the message, and send to a patient in the hospital.
Want to call or send flowers? Find out how to contact a patient.
