Amenities
When you’re at St. Luke’s, you’re family
Our mission is to provide you with a level of healthcare we want our own loved ones to receive. This mission guides everything we do, from our extensive amenities, to the staff and volunteers who can help you with your special needs.
If you need help getting to your hospital destination, our guest relations staff can personally escort you. Escorts are available at the check-in near the west lobby. Also feel free to ask St. Luke's associate for help in finding your way. Information desks are located in the West Entrance lobby and the A Avenue lobby.
If there is anything we can do to help make your hospital experience more comfortable or if you have any comments or suggestions for improvement, please call a Patient Relations associate at 319/369-7710.
Here are some of the amenities we’re proud to offer our patients and their families:
Activity carts
St. Luke's offers activity carts stocked with crayons, coloring books, playing cards, Gameboys, personal DVD players and other items for patients and guests. The carts are located in the Emergency Department, SurgiCare, 3 West, Imaging Services, 4 West and the Laboratory.
ATM
ATM machines are located off the A Avenue Lobby and cafeteria.
Brewed Awakenings Coffee Shop
Located in the A Avenue lobby and open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Brewed Awakenings offers a variety of gourmet coffee, tea, sodas, blended drinks, baked goods and sandwiches.
Cyber Lounge
Located off the cafeteria, the cyber lounge offers computers, printers and Internet access.
Cafeteria
Located on the main level of the hospital, just off the B elevators.
Breakfast: 6:15 - 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:45 - 7 p.m.
Late Night: midnight - 1:30 a.m.
Gift Shops
St. Luke's Floral and Gifts has two locations; the A Avenue lobby and the Helen G. Nassif Center for Women's and Children's Health lobby. Both gift shops offer a wide variety of unique gifts, magazines and cards. Order flowers and gifts online.
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A Avenue Lobby in St. Luke's 319/369-7328 Mon-Thurs: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat-Sun: 12 - 4 p.m.
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Center for Women's and Children's Health 319/861-6867 Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat: 12 - 4 p.m. Sun: Closed
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Healing Garden
The Carl and Mary Koehler Healing Garden is located on the north side of the Helen G. Nassif Center for Women's and Children's Health and A Avenue. The garden is open to the public 24 hours a day.
Hotel Rooms
Sometimes having a family member in the hospital requires you to be away from your home. St. Luke's understands this and has partnered with area hotels to offer reduced rates.
Library
St. Luke's Health Science Library is open from 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The library offers health and medication information services for research and general use to staff, students, doctors and the public. Computers are also available for general use.
Lost or Found Items
Please contact the Patient Relations office at 319/369-7710 to report a lost or found item. We will make every effort to locate a patient's lost property, however, we are not responsible for lost or stolen property.
USPS and FedEx mail dropboxes
U.S. Postal and FedEx mail dropboxes are located at the A Avenue entrance to the hospital.
Newspapers
The Cedar Rapids Gazette is offered free to our inpatients. A newspaper vending machine is also located in the A Avenue lobby alcove near the ATM.
Free Valet Parking
Valet parking is available at the West Entrance from 6 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., seven days a week. Valet service is also available at the Medical Office Plaza, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and at SurgiCare, Monday through Friday from 5:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Play Area
An outdoor wooden play center for children is located in the west yard of the Resource Center.
Postage Stamps
Stamps may be purchased at the A Avenue Gift Shop.
Prepaid Phone Cards
The A Avenue Gift Shop has prepaid phone cards available in $5, $10 and $20 denominations.
Massage Services
St. Luke's Massage Therapy offers massage services. Call 319/369-8161 to schedule an appointment.
Spiritual Care
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St. Luke’s Chapel is open to the public 24 hours a day. For more information call 319/369-7347.
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A prayer service is available Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:30 a.m. in the Chapel. The service can also be viewed on TV Channel 8 and is approximately 10 minutes long.
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Sunday Chapel Service is from 9:30 - 10 a.m. each week.
Wireless Internet
Wireless Internet service is available throughout the hospital. Look for Wireless Hotspots to indicate where the Internet can be accessed. Laptops are available for use on a limited basis by calling 319/369-7513.
Vending machines
Vending machines are located throughout the hospital in the cafeteria alcove, Basement B elevator foyer, SurgiCare and the lower level and second floor of the Center for Women's and Children's Health.
Web Cam Visits
For patients with family and friends who aren’t able to visit the hospital, laptops with secure Web video chat capabilities are available. Please call 319/369-7999 for more information.