If you are admitted to Spaulding Hospital Cambridge for intensive medical care, you will receive appropriate clothing to wear during treatment. If you are going to participate in an active rehabilitation program, you will need to bring comfortable clothing from home such as sweat suits, jeans, underwear, socks, and shoes that provide good support.

Telephone service can be connected within 1 to 2 hours of your arrival. Please inform your nurse or the unit secretary if you would like telephone service. Phone service includes 617 and parts of the 781 area codes. All other area codes require using a calling card or calling collect.

Weekly rates are based on full weeks and are non-refundable. For your convenience, a payment envelope will be provided. Please call Ext. 3457 if you have any questions or problems.

To make a phone call, dial 9 + 1 and then the area code and phone number.

Television Service can be activated immediately. Press the "on" button on your television control.

Newspaper vending machines are located at the front entrance.

Cafeteria Hours are: 6:30 am to 6:30 pm

Vending machines located beside the cafeteria are open 24 hours per day.

Hairdressing services are available. The forms are available from the unit secretary. The day of the week hairdressing services are offered may vary.

An ATM machine is available in the main lobby.

We encourage you to leave your valuables at home. The Cashier's Office, located on the First Floor, offers the following for patients' convenience: