Your Room
Central air conditioning and heat are provided in all Warren General Hospital patient care areas. If your room is uncomfortable, please notify your nurse and they can adjust your temperature right away.
Your Bed
Each bed is equipped with upper side rails that may be used in the upright position to assist you as a support tool and to ensure your maximum safety.
Calling your Nurse
The nurse call button is located on the side rail controls or on a separate control that your nurse will give you. If you need assistance, please use this to signal the nurse on duty who will come to your bedside or speak to you over the intercom speaker as promptly as possible.
WGH Wants To Make You Comfortable
We understand a hospital stay can be a stressful experience for you and your family. The Warren General Hospital family of physicians, nurses and volunteers offer a variety of special services to make your stay as pleasant and comfortable as possible.
After all, our patients are our own family, friends, and neighbors. We want to keep you well because we are all members of the same community.
Our Chapel
On the second floor of our hospital, the Chapel is open for you and your family to pray and meditate. Our Chaplain regularly visits our patients and can gladly contact your pastor if you would like him or her to do so.
Shopping At Your Fingertips
To shop, dial 1842 from your bedside telephone, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4 PM to purchase a variety of items. Some of the more popular items include:
Newspaper and Magazines
Stationary
Greeting Cards
Nail Care Items
Dental Floss
Fresh Flowers
Snacks
A volunteer will deliver the items directly to you within a few hours of ordering the items. Payment is rendered upon delivery.
Television
TV service is available at no charge to our patients. The button for the television is located on the side rail control panel, or on the call bell control or via the remote control.
Telephone
Telephone service is available in patient rooms at no extra charge to our patients.
Dialing Instructions to dial out of the hospital:
Dial 91 + number for local calls
Dial 92 + 00 to outside operator for long distance calls
Friends and relatives may call you directly by dialing 1-814-723-4973. If they know the direct extension of your phone, which is given upon admission, you can be reached by directly entering the number. If they do not know your phone extension, they can press “0” and an operator will assist them.
Friends and relatives may call the nursing unit by dialing 1-814-723-3300 and asking for the nursing unit for your room number.
TTY Phone for Hearing Impaired
Two telecommunications devices are available at Warren General Hospital for use by hearing impaired person. Please ask your nurse for assistance.
Language Translators are Available
If you not understand your pain and treatment options due to a language barrier, know that translators are on call to help translate treatment options and care to you and your family members.
Complementary Notary Public Services
The services of a notary are available for patients free of charge. To arrange an appointment please ask your nurse to contact Social Services for you.
Excellent Educational Resources
We have handouts, videos, and live demonstrations of different treatment options. We can provide ongoing support after your discharge from the hospital. Many programs are available including:
Diabetes Seminars
Mental Health Support
Cancer Support
Organ Donor/Transplant Support
Pregnancy Classes
Home Health Care Services
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Warren General Hospital is all about Your Care
We want your hospital stay to be the best it can be for you, your family and your support team. Please contact us at (814) 723-3300 to schedule your personalized tour of our facility and learn how your care and comfort is our highest priority.