Amenities at University Hospital

General hospital visiting hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., but visiting hours and policies can vary for specific units. Please see our Hours of Operation for complete information.

Hours of Operation

At University Hospital, we offer free wireless internet from anywhere inside the hospital to all of our patients and visitors.

The University Hospital cafeteria is located on the second floor. The menu line is (251) 471-7371. We offer healthy food choices at our soup, salad and sandwich bar. We are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on weekdays.

Meal Service Hours

• Breakfast: 6:30 a.m.–8:30 a.m.
• Lunch: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
• Dinner: 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (weekdays only)

Several options are available during the times when meals are not being served. The sandwich bar is open with ingredients to customize your own sandwiches. We offer muffins and cookies daily, a small salad bar, and soda and beverage machines. Fresh, hot coffee is available all day long.

There is 24-hour access to the vending machines in the cafeteria. The sandwich and salad vending machine offers an array of freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and snack foods. All are freshly made and packaged daily in our kitchen.

Our gift shop, operated by the USA Medical Center Volunteer Auxiliary, is located on the first floor of the facility. You can purchase gifts, magazines, cards, toiletries, flowers and other items.

Gift Shop Hours
Weekdays: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

At USA Health, it is our goal to provide holistic care to our patients, which is why the Spiritual Care Department provides religious, spiritual and emotional support. Our clinically trained chaplains are grounded in a variety of faith traditions and trained to be respectful of those of all faiths, as well as those who may not be comfortable with religious beliefs.

Chaplains meet their care recipients where they are on their journeys and companion them along the way. If someone is experiencing sadness, loneliness, helplessness, anxiety, grief, fear, or has cause for celebration, chaplains are here to offer support. Chaplains also assist in the resolution of conflicts or communication issues, as there often are difficult decisions to make involving next steps and end-of-life. Chaplains are available to provide prayer, communion, anointing, and other observances and rituals.

An Interfaith Chapel for reflection and soothing comfort is located on the first floor of University Hospital.