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Prisma Health Heart Hospital

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Prisma Health Heart Hospital
6 Richland Medical Park Dr.
Columbia, SC 29203 Class Registration: 
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About Prisma Health Heart Hospital

  • South Carolina's only freestanding hospital dedicated solely to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
  • Our continuum of care begins with disease prevention and management and extends to emergency services and procedures, with diagnosis, surgery and rehabilitation, all performed in beautiful surroundings.
  • Achieved Advanced Certification in Heart Failure by the Joint Commission for 2019.
  • Recipient of the American College of Cardiology's Chest Pain – MI Registry Silver Performance Achievement Award for 2019.
  • Recognized as a high performing hospital for heart failure by U.S. News & World Report for 2017–18.
  • Designated as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Care® by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
  • Named “Best Hospital for Heart Health” in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 in The State’s annual Best contest.
  • Prisma Health was recognized by readers of The State as best Best Hospital System, 2014–2019.
  • Recognized as a High Performing Hospital in heart failure and COPD for 2019-20 by U.S. News & World Report.
  • Honored with the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines Gold Plus quality achievement award and Target: Stroke Elite Plus Honor Roll for stroke care and the Gold Plus recognition for heart failure, recognizing our commitment to success and quality care.
  • Accredited as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI by the American College of Cardiology.
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Plan for your visit
    • We welcome visitors and realize their essential role in our patients’ recoveries.
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    • Please call our patient directory at 803-434-6111.
    • Parking is free for patients and visitors in the hospital’s front and rear parking lots.
    • Hospital security officers are available to escort visitors and help with minor emergencies. For assistance, call Security at 803-434-7351.
    • Many establishments have agreed to provide reduced rates to family members of patients in our hospitals.
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    • Although hospital gowns will be provided, you may wish to bring a bathrobe, slippers, toiletries and other necessities from home.
    • If you wear dentures and/or contact lenses, please ask your nurse to note that on your chart and give you containers for safekeeping.
    • If you wear eyeglasses or a hearing aid, your nurse can put them in a safe place when you’re not wearing them.
    • Located in the main hospital lobby, an admitting representative is available to help patients Monday–Friday, 5:30 a.m.–11 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, 7 a.m.–9 p.m.
    • They can be reached by calling 803-434-7301.
    • We offer a variety of services and have adapted our facility in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.
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    • Financial counselors are available to assist you with concerns regarding your account and will help you establish an acceptable payment plan.
    • Click here for more information, or call 803-434-3834.
    • Our team of social workers, case managers and nurse care managers are available to all Prisma Health patients with concerns related to hospitalization and post-hospitalization needs.
    • Click here for more information or call 803-434-6888.
Do something nice for someone
  • Send a cheer card
    • Members of Volunteer Services deliver flowers and gifts sent to patients in the afternoon Monday through Friday. Flowers for patients in intensive care units are returned to the florist for re-delivery when the patient is assigned a regular room.

    • Address your gifts to:
      Prisma Health Heart Hospital
      6 Medical Park Rd.
      (patient name and room number)
      Columbia, SC 29203
    • Members of Volunteer Services operate our gift shop, The Pink Lady. It has locations in the main hospital lobby and at Children's Hospital. 
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    • Mail sent to patients is delivered each morning.
       
    • Address to:
    • Prisma Health Heart Hospital
      6 Medical Park Rd.
      (patient name and room number)
      Columbia, SC 29203

    • Stamps can be purchased in the gift shop. Slots for outgoing mail are located on each floor of the main hospital at the back elevators.
    • If you are unable to access a mailbox, your nurse will be happy to mail outgoing letters for you.
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On-site information
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    • Prisma Health offers free, wireless internet access. Patients and visitors can use a Wi-Fi connection to use their own wireless devices while at any Prisma Health hospital.
    • The primary campus cafe is located on the first floor of Prisma Health Richland Hospital, near the front entrance. The menu varies daily.
    • A Starbucks kiosk is located in the Heart Hospital Atrium, offering hot and cold beverages, snacks and light meals.
    • More details and hours of operation 
    • We offer room service dining – order your meals when you want them, between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and have them delivered to your room within one hour. Please call 803-434-3700.
    • Patients on modified or restricted diets also can participate – our dietary assistants will help explain your special diet and assist you in ordering.
    • Our Safety and Security Services department offers 24-hour coverage and patrols the medical center facilities, grounds and parking areas. The department may be reached by calling 803-434-7351.
    • Please protect your personal property – including laptop and tablet computers, mobile phones, jewelry, wallets/purses, eyeglasses, hearing aids and other items – while visiting Prisma Health.
    • Please leave your valuables at home, or arrange to send them home for safekeeping.
    • Prisma Health is not responsible for any loss or damage to your belongings.
    • Vending machines are located in the atrium hallway leading to the main hospital (Prisma Health Richland Hospital) and in the Heart Hospital third and fourth floors at the end of the halls closest to the elevators.
    • There are four ATMs located in the main hospital (Prisma Health Richland Hospital). Two are located on the first floor outside of the cafe and near Admissions. The others are located in the Emergency Department and in the vending area between the Prisma Health Heart Hospital and the main hospital on the second-floor.
    • Smoking and tobacco products are strictly prohibited on all Prisma Health campuses. We ask that you honor our tobacco-free policy.