Hearing Impaired 

 

A telecommunications device is available to help hearing impaired patients, or patients who want to communicate with a hearing impaired relative or friend. We can also arrange to have a person who uses sign language to help hearing impaired or deaf patients.

Music Therapy

 

Studies show that music and imagery can help reduce pain,decrease stress and anxiety, and help improve sleep. HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center offers a variety of music and imagery tapes and equipment. We also have continuous music channels on our televisions. Please ask your nurse about these services. 


Interpreters 

 

We can provide an interpreter for a number of foreign languages.  If you need an interpreter, please ask a nurse for help. 


Notary Public 

 

A notary is available for patients free of charge. Your nurse can assist you in locating a notary on our hospital campus.