What to Bring to the Hospital

• Patient History form (if you received one in the mail). If you have difficulty answering any of the questions, a health care provider will help you complete the form when you come to the hospital.
• For a child, a favorite toy.
• For an adult, a magazine or book to read.
• No more than one suitcase with personal belongings.
• Loose-fitting comfortable clothing, including footwear.
• Your insurance cards, photo identification and or Social Security card.
• A copy of any Advance Directives you have previously completed. These will become a permanent part of your medical record. If you do not have an Advance Directive, you may obtain a health care proxy form at the hospital or clink this link:

If you have questions about Advance Directives, please call Health Connections at 1-800-464-8668.

What to Leave at Home

• All electrical equipment.
• Large sums of money and credit cards. You will need money only for such things as insurance co-pays, newspapers or any items purchased from the hospital gift cart.
• Jewelry and other valuables.