fast facts for your stay

ATM

An ATM can be found on the second floor in Regions’ Cafe 640.



Balloons

Because our patients might be allergic to latex, we do not allow latex balloons inside Gillette. Mylar balloons are a good alternative.

Bright Corner Gift Shop

Located on the second floor of Regions Hospital, the shop offers gifts, flowers, cards, toiletries, stamps, snacks, beverages and reading materials. The store is open seven days a week.

Cell Phones and Mobile Devices

You may use cell phones and other wireless mobile devices in your hospital room. While using them, stay at least three feet away from clinical electronic equipment. You may use cell phones and other wireless devices freely in areas where patients don’t receive care, such as hallways, cafeterias, lounges and waiting areas.

Food and Meals

Patient Meals

Gillette patients receive breakfast, lunch and dinner daily from Regions Hospital Food and Nutrition. Meals are delivered to the patient’s room between 6:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. If you haven’t received your order within 45 minutes of your call, please inform your nurse.

Meals for Visitors

Visitors can buy food and beverages in several locations throughout the hospital, and they can bring meals back to the patient’s room.

Restaurant Food Delivery

Many nearby restaurants deliver food to Gillette.

Hope Express

Located on the fourth floor, Hope Express offers hot and cold beverages, as well as some light snacks and meal options. The location is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cafe 640 (Cafeteria)

Located on the second floor of Regions Hospital, Cafe 640 offers a salad bar, sandwiches, soup, snacks and beverages. Cafe 640 is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Overlook Coffee and Deli

Located on the second floor of Regions Hospital near the gift shop, Overlook features Peet’s coffee and light snack and meal options. The Cafe is open seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Vending Machines

Vending machines can be found on the fourth floor, near Hope Express and on Regions Hospital second floor, central section, near Cafe 640.

Gillette Amenities

Ronald McDonald Family Room

Location: Fourth floor, near the PICU

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (hours may vary)

This space provides a comfortable environment for hospital patients’ family members. Children under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, ask your nurse or contact a Gillette social worker at 651-229-3855.

Playrooms and Family Lounges

In these locations, patients, siblings, parents, caregivers and other family members can enjoy accessible games and toys, comfortable chairs, televisions, coffee, tea, microwave ovens and refrigerators for storing food from home. For help finding a playroom or family lounge, ask your nurse.

Playground and Healing Garden

The Gillette Children’s playground and healing garden are located at 680 Jackson Street across the Skyway. Both areas are open to all patients and their families from 8:00 a.m. to sundown. You will need your inpatient badge to enter. Please pay attention to the posted rules as you enjoy this space.

Chapel

Location: Second floor, Regions Hospital

Gillette T-shirts

Available at Guest Services. Only $10.

Holistic Health and Wellness

At Gillette, we can combine conventional treatments (e.g., medication, surgery) with integrative modalities (e.g., music therapy, Healing Touch, osteopathic manipulation therapy, essential oils, etc.) to promote well-being, alleviate the side effects of medication, and aid in the rehabilitation and treatment of complex medical conditions. Integrative therapies do not replace conventional treatment but are used as an effective complement to the other care we provide. Ask your care team for suggestions on which of these therapies are right for your diagnosis, treatment schedule and interests.

Long-Term Stay

If you need to be at Gillette for a week or longer, you might be more comfortable in a nearby hotel. Several hotels offer discounts for families of Gillette patients. For a list of those hotels, ask your nurse or contact Child and Family Services at 651-229-3855.

Mail

We deliver mail to patients’ rooms after 1:00 p.m. For prompt delivery, please have people address letters to:

Gillette Children’s

200 University Ave. E.

St. Paul, MN 55101

Attention: [patient name and room number]

Medicines

Please do not bring any medicines to the hospital unless directed to do so by your Gillette provider or pharmacist. All medicines your child takes in the hospital must be prescribed. Tell the doctor about any medicines your child regularly takes. If they are needed during hospitalization, hospital staff will administer them.

Gillette can’t take back medicines you don’t use. We encourage you to dispose of leftover medicines in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible manner. For information about medicine disposal options, visit deatakeback.com.

Gillette pharmacy is located in the northeast section of the first floor. A pharmacist is available 24/7 to answer your questions.

Security Services

Both Gillette Security and Regions Hospital Security have officers on-site to monitor the safety of patients, visitors and staff. A security officer is always available to escort people to parking areas, jump-start vehicles or retrieve keys from locked vehicles. Contact 651-254-3979.

Wi-Fi

We provide free Wi-Fi service so you can access the internet from hospital rooms and waiting areas. The password is OurKidsCan.

Your Child’s Room

Monitors and other equipment in your room and throughout the hospital make a variety of beeps and other noises. Don’t be alarmed. Your nurse can explain what the different sounds mean. Please do NOT turn off any monitors or other hospital equipment.

Each bed has its own television. Many beds also have video game consoles. Ask your nurse for more information.

Both showers and laundry are available for patients and their families during certain times of the day. Ask your nurse for more information.