Arriving At Stamford Health
We look forward to welcoming you to Stamford Health. Please enter through the main entrance and proceed to the welcome desk, where our staff will direct you to the right place.
What To Expect: Your Surgical Experience
Our surgical team is focused on providing high-quality, compassionate care to all our patients. When undergoing surgery at Stamford Health, our team will be with you every step of the way. Here is an overview of what you can expect when undergoing surgery at Stamford Health.
Helpful Information
Our goal is to make your visit or stay at Stamford Health as easy as possible. Keep reading for information on parking, language services, visiting hours, and more.
If you have any special parking concerns, you may contact the Department of Safety and Security. To contact the Department of Safety and Security from inside Stamford Health dial 7666. From outside of the hospital, call 203.276.7666.
We also recognize the vital support of service animals and will reasonably accommodate them in compliance with state and federal laws for patients and visitors with disabilities who request permission. Ask your care team to notify Patient Relations to assist with any concerns or questions related to accessibility.
Care Partner Program
What To Expect Upon Arrival
To help make the check-in process smoother and quicker, please read below for information on what to bring and where to go.
For details on parking, including locations and hours, download the map now for easy access later.
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SURGERY
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BENNETT CANCER CENTER
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LABOR & DELIVERY
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
Surgery At Stamford Health
Check in at the welcome desk in the main lobby of the hospital. Please have your current photo ID and insurance card ready; this is for your safety. Keep these documents out and then follow signs to “Admitting” where a staff member will assist you. You'll then take the elevator to the first floor. There, a receptionist will greet you and prepare your paperwork for your nurse right before your surgery or procedure.
Arriving at Carl & Dorothy Bennett Cancer Center
There is a separate parking lot and entrance to the Bennett Cancer Center. Patients receive a complimentary parking permit for self-parking in Lot F, or they may utilize the valet service by the Emergency Department at no charge. Additionally, there is a complimentary shuttle to transport you to and from the hospital to your vehicle. Once inside, check in at the main entrance of the Bennett Cancer Center, where the staff will assist you.
Labor & Delivery At Stamford Hospital
We recommend parking at the valet entrance before entering through the main entrance of the hospital. Show your current photo ID and insurance card at the welcome desk to obtain a pass, unless you are in active labor.
If you are in active labor, please alert the staff. If you are not in active labor, follow signs for Whittingham Pavilion/Labor & Delivery after checking in and obtaining your pass.
Emergency Room
If coming by car, follow signs to the Emergency Department and use our valet parking service. All patients who come into the Emergency Department are seen by an experienced greeter nurse, who determines to which treatment zone they will go.
Priority Discharge Process
When you're ready to return home, our goal is to make the experience as smooth and seamless as possible. Our staff will be happy to order you breakfast, assist with bathing/dressing, and can even have your medications delivered to your room before you leave.
When you’re discharged from the hospital, you will be escorted to our Discharge Suite where you can wait in a comfortable, relaxing space equipped with TV, iPad with Wi-Fi, light refreshments, and a dedicated staff to assist with your needs. Friends and family members arriving to pick you up can pull into our easily accessible discharge lane and we’ll walk you to the car. Our Discharge Suite is open Monday – Friday, 10AM – 5PM and can be reached at 203.276.7297.
