Telephones and Mail
Patient rooms have telephones that have been assigned a direct number, with the exception of Critical Care, Intensive Care, and Behavioral Health Services.
Direct Call
To call a patient directly:
Bed 1 or private room 715.389.4 + room number
Bed 2 715.389.5 + room number
Local Call
To place a local call 8 + seven-digit number.
Long Distance
Long distance calls must be billed collect to a credit card or third-party payer. To place a long-distance call: 8 + 0 + area code + seven-digit number.
Visual or Hearing Impaired
Special telephones are available for visually and/or hearing-impaired patients, including TTY phone. Contact a staff member for arrangements.
Call Block
Between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m., all calls to patient rooms are answered by Telecommunications. This call block is necessary for patient rest and comfort. Patients are able to use their phones to make calls during these hours. If there is an urgent need to reach a patient, call the nursing unit or Telecommunications.
Mail
Mail is delivered to patients on weekdays. Staff can assist with outgoing mail.
Entertainment
Computers
Computer access is available in the Main Lobby and the Learning Resource Center located in the West Building.
Library
The Learning Resource Center (LRC), a full service library, is located on the first floor in the West Building, and is open to patients and visitors. Special requests for reading materials or entertainment videos can be made by calling the LRC at 715.387.7374.
Newspapers
Several of the major newspapers are available at the main entrance and outside Four Seasons Dining Room.
Television/Radio
Televisions and radios are available in most patient rooms. Local, area and some cable channels are available, as well as in-house patient education and relaxation channels. For a complete listing of television and radio offerings, please refer to the TV and Radio Guide located on your bedside stand.