It has gift items, jewelry, greeting cards, candy, toiletries, plants and flowers. Visitors should check with the nurse before bringing gifts, food or drinks to patients. Certain gifts, including food, fresh flowers and live plants, are not allowed in critical care units. The Library and Resource Center at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is located on the 2nd floor of the North Building and is available to patients and family members for their information needs. The Consumer Health Information Collection is available to provide health information resources for healthcare professional, and to assist patients, families, caregivers, and the general public with access to reliable medical and health information For questions, please call 655-2210.
Volunteers bring the library cart to all floors on a regular basis.
Books may be borrowed on a short-term basis at no charge. Books may be delivered to your room by calling the Volunteer library office at 655-2159. Mail is delivered once a day. Telegrams are delivered upon receipt. Any mail received after you leave will be forwarded to your home.