Our hospital's current visitor information
We welcome patients' family members and friends to West Valley Medical Center. Visitors will find a number of services, including a gift shop, food and refreshments, and an excellent cafeteria.
Cafeteria - Tenth Avenue Bistro
West Valley Medical Center's cafeteria is located in the west end of the hospital on the first floor near the main entrance. Hot meals are served Monday through Friday at the following times:
- Breakfast — 6:30am to 10:00am (M-F)
- Lunch — 11:00am to 2:00pm (M-F)
Vending machines are available 24 hours a day in the Cafe and throughout the hospital.
Interpreter services
Various interpretation services are provided for free. For more information, call (208) 459-4641.
Smoking policies
To promote the well-being of our patients, families and hospital staff, we are a smoke-free facility. Everyone is asked not to smoke in the hospital or on the grounds.
Spiritual care
With the consent of the patient, volunteer chaplains can assist patients and their families with their spiritual needs by connecting them with their own pastors, bishops or rabbis. Chaplains are also there to hear problems, concerns, fears and questions, assist patients and families in making difficult decisions and simply to visit, counsel and pray.
To contact the chaplain on call, please ask a nurse, dial “0” for the in-house hospital operator or call (208) 459-4641 and ask to speak to the chaplain on call.
Telephones
Once inside the hospital, friends and relatives can call a patient's room by dialing the room number. From their rooms, patients can call local numbers by dialing "nine," and then the full number.
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