Before Your Visit
What to Bring
Items to Bring to the Hospital:
- A photo ID.
- Your insurance cards.
- Your Medicaid/Medicare cards.
- A list of your medications.
- A copy of your Living Will or Medical Power of Attorney. If you do not have either of these forms, we can provide them for you.
- A case for your glasses/contacts as you may have to remove them for certain procedures.
- For procedures, children can bring a special toy or favorite blanket.
- An overnight bag (for overnight stays).
What NOT to bring:
- Leave your valuables at home. The hospital is not responsible for lost items.
- Leave your medications at home, unless told otherwise.
Parking
Checking In
Please check in through the Main Lobby on Monday-Friday from 6 am-5 pm. You will need to stop at the Information Desk to be screened and obtain your visitor badge. After hours and on weekends, please use the Emergency Room Entrance. Please have your ID, insurance cards, and Medicaid/Medicare cards available.
Lodging
Transportation
Country Roads Transit:
- Public transportation service available to everyone in Upshur County.
- Transportation runs Monday-Friday from 8am-noon.
- CRT does not run on certain holidays.
- For the full schedule and location stops, check out their website
- Phone: 304-636-6472 or 1-877-636-6472
ModivCare:
- Non-emergency medical transportation for Medicaid members.
- To make a reservation call: 1-844-549-8353
- For more information check out their website
Our Policies
Recording of Hospital Staff
Per hospital policy and to protect patient confidentiality and the privacy of hospital staff, photography, audio and/or video recordings of WVU Medicine staff is not permitted without the consent of the hospital staff being photographed or recorded.
Alcoholic Beverages and Illegal Substances
Alcoholic beverages and illegal substances are not permitted on the St. Joseph’s Hospital campus.
Weapons
WVU Medicine prohibits the possession of or carrying of any weapons of any kind, concealed or otherwise.
Smoking/Tobacco
Smoking is the number one cause of preventable death and disability. As a healthcare organization, we have an obligation to provide a healthy, tobacco-free environment.
Our campus is tobacco and smoke-free, including the use of electronic smoking devices, vapor products, and chewing tobacco. All buildings and grounds are tobacco and smoke-free; the tobacco and smoke-free policy applies to all areas surrounding our buildings, sidewalks, and parking lots.
WVU Medicine offers several options for people who use tobacco products and want to quit. You can access the Tobacco-Cessation Program Guide, which lists resources and workshops for community residents, students, and employees by contacting the WV Tobacco Quit Line at 1-877-966-8784.
If you want to quit smoking and need help, contact one of the following organizations. They can provide you with current information, advice, and suggestions for beginning the end of your tobacco use.
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
National Cancer Institute
Cell Phones
Cell phone usage may be restricted in some areas of the hospital. Please check before using your cell phone.
