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Dos & Don'ts

  1. Balloons
    Only mylar balloons are permitted in the hospital. Balloons made of other materials can break easily; there is a risk of choking for young children who may put broken balloon pieces in their mouths.
  2. Cellular phones
    Important: the use of cellular phones is not permitted in the hospital because they may interfere with medical equipment.
    • Please turn your phone off before entering the hospital.
    Coin-operated public telephones can be found in the following locations:
    • Main entrance on Tupper St.
    • 1st floor, A wing (near elevators)
    • 1st floor, D wing (in the Children's Vision Centre waiting room)
    • 2nd floor, B wing (near B-240)
    • 3rd floor, C wing (near C-337 waiting room)
    • 5th floor, C wing (near elevators)
    • 6th floor, C wing (near elevators)
    • 7th floor, C wing (near elevators)
    • 8th floor, C wing (near elevators)
    • 9th floor, C wing (near elevators)

  3. Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed in hospital buildings and within 9 metres of hospital entrances. The Quebec Ministry of Health and Social Services issues fines and penalties to those found smoking in the hospital or within 9 metres of the entrances. A designated outdoor smoking shelter and area is located near the parking lot outside the main entrance of the hospital.
  4. Do you have a cold or the sniffles?
    Parents, family members and friends should not visit the hospital if they are suffering from a cold, flu, any other viruses, or if they have been in contact with any infectious diseases such as chicken pox or measles.
    • If you are not feeling well, please postpone your visit until you feel better.