Welcome Visitors

Welcome to Wayne General Hospital
For more information on the latest visitor policies, please click on the button. 
COVID-19 visitor policies will be listed on our visitation policy.

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Family Members and Friends Educational Information

How can family and friends stay in touch with their loved one?

We recommend that you connect with your loved one and their healthcare team utilizing technology.  Hospital phones are available in patient rooms.  Your loved one may also use their personal phones, computers, and tablets to stay connected with you through audio, video chatting, and texting. In the event your loved one cannot communicate, there will be time slots for you to call the staff for updates.   Time slots in some departments will be available to call the units to get updates; this will provide an opportunity for physicians to make rounds so you will have the latest update.  You may call the hospital's main number at 601-735-5151 and ask for the unit that your loved one is on.  When there are changes in your loved one's status, the staff will call you. 

May I still send flowers, food or other items to my loved one?

If you need to get an item to your loved one, you can make arrangements with the specific floor/ unit, and they will assist you at the main entrance.

COVID-19 

We appreciate your understanding during these uncertain times.  We are confident that together we will continue to deliver the highest quality of care.

For more information please visit:  COVID-19 Updates

Smoking Policy

Wayne General Hospital is a smoke-free campus. The hospital does not allow tobacco use by employees, patients, or visitors anywhere on hospital property, including parking lots. Wayne General Hospital offers smoking cessation information through our clinics.  For details, call 601-735-5151.

WiFi

The Wayne General Hospital campus offers free Wi-Fi internet access for our visitor's wireless devices. The Wi-Fi network name is WGHGuest. (No username or password is required. Any connections must agree to our usage policy to gain access.)

Pink Ladies Auxiliary Gift Shop

Our gift shop is located on the first floor in the main hospital lobby. All proceeds go to the Wayne General Hospital Pink Ladies Auxiliary's community service activities including a scholarship fund and art supplies for school children. The Gift Shop features a variety of merchandise. Gift Shop Hours:Weekdays: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Learn more about our Pink Ladies Gift Shop-Click Here

Dining

The Wayne General Hospital Cafeteria is located on the first floor of the main hospital.

Cafeteria Hours: 

Monday through Friday

Breakfast is served 6:30 A.M.  -  8:00 A.M.Lunch is served 11:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. (Monday – Friday) Dinner is served 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Saturday and Sunday we are closed for dinner.

 Coffee is available in the cafeteria.  

 What is on the menu today?  Cafeteria Menu

Vending machines are located outside the cafeteria, and in the emergency room waiting area. 

Information Desk

The Information Desk is located on the first floor, directly through the hospital entrance. Our hospital staff can assist you in locating the appropriate department.

Chapel

An interfaith Chapel is provided for prayer and meditation for any visitors. It is located on the first floor and is open at all times.

Contact Us

Wayne General Hospital Main Number: 601-735-5151 

Location

Wayne General Hospital950 Matthew Dr.Waynesboro, MS. 39367Mailing Address:P.O. Box 1249 Waynesboro, MS. 39367

Visitor Information Continued

In order to facilitate the best treatment possible and most rewarding interactions for our patients, our hospital has instituted the following visiting policies. 

COVID Visitation

Wayne General Hospital COVID units will allow up to (2) visitors at a time. All COVID unit visitors must wear appropriate PPE during the entire visit.  

Masking 

Effective September 28, 2022, in concordance with these new guidelines, Wayne General will revise its universal masking policy to no longer require masks inside its facilities with the following exceptions: 

In the Intensive Care Unit (ICUs) patient rooms 
Masking is ordered by the physician to protect the patient 
Patient requests that visitors or those caring for them wear a mask 
When visiting COVID positive inpatients, those exhibiting COVID symptoms or otherwise immunocompromised individuals 

As always, we are committed to protecting our patients and staff. In following CDC guidelines, this revised masking policy is subject to change at any time given the census of our COVID inpatients and community prevalence of COVID, which can vary from week-to-week and county-by-county. 

Outpatient Visitation 

Wayne General Hospital allows visitors to wait in the designated waiting areas. 

Day-of-surgery Visitation

Wayne General Hospital allows visitors in designated waiting areas.   For patients having surgery, please check with the Wayne General Surgery Clinic for the day of surgery information. 

Labor and Delivery Visitation 

Wayne General Hospital allows up to (2) visitors at a time. Labor and Delivery nurses will determine time intervals according to the patient's needs. 

We are all family here!  Thank you for allowing our family to take care of your loved ones. 