The existing parking isn't adequate as it is. Given that Ellis Fischel's inpatient population is an average of 18 people, we don't anticipate that parking for the families of those patients will pose a problem at University Hospital. We would also point out that while we are sensitive to the needs of our cancer patients, we are no less sensitive to the needs of patients seen at University Hospital. Wheelchairs are available at the garage entrance to assist any of our patients who needs help getting through the facility. I'm tired of having to ask other people just because the hospital doesn't want to deal with a thorny issue.
Parking is coordinated between the hospital and campus.
There is a hospital parking committee that meets monthly and has a representative from University Hospital, the School of Medicine, Staff Council, students, Columbia Regional Hospital and Ellis Fischel Cancer Center. Also on the committee is the director of Campus Parking. If you have issues you would like to bring to the attention of either committee, you could address your concerns to the hospital or campus parking committee by mailing them to Hospital Security and Parking Services or you could contact your staff council representative to bring forth your issue. Obviously, not everyone can be satisfied by the decisions that are made. This is a question about an answer given on Sept. 21 regarding parking in HSC-4 during home football games.