It allows patients to come to the hospital for selected surgical and other procedures and return home the same day. It is also significantly less expensive than hospital admission. Saint Mary's outpatient program offers some distinct benefits and advantages for its patients. The outpatient program allows for immediate access to all technical and professional resources. Saint Mary's has convenient daily hours to accommodate varying work schedules.
Convenient parking is provided at no charge.
This document has been prepared to assist you in getting ready for and being comfortable with your pending outpatient procedure. Instructions For The Patient Instructions for the patient receiving general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. Outpatient procedures at Saint Mary's are for those patients whose procedure can be safely done without requiring either the inconvenience or expense of hospital admission. During this call the nurse will ask questions regarding your health history in order to identify the appropriate lab work, tests and need for a PPT visit. When you arrive at the hospital for your PPT visit, please report to the outpatient Admitting office.