News & Announcements

We have lifted the visitor restrictions in place for the flu season.  The current level of flu in our community and state is low, lessening the need for restrictions.  It is important to remember, however, to always clean your hands, cover your cough and stay home if you’re sick to prevent the spread of germs.

For the comfort and wellbeing of patients, general visiting hours at Bloomington Hospital are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.  

Bloomington Hospital announced today it will begin restricting the number of visitors in patient rooms beginning Thursday (10/22).  This is due to the increasing number of flu cases in our community.

There may be two visitors in a patient’s room at a time.  Visitors must be 18 years or older and not be ill or have flu symptoms (fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, diarrhea and/or vomiting).

These restrictions are being put in place for the protection of our patients.  To learn more, click on Frequently Asked Questions.

The City of Bloomington and Monroe County have developed a local flu hotline - 812.339.H1N1 (4161) that residents can call for updated flu information.  More info can be found at the City of Bloomington’s Web site and the Monroe County Health Department’s site.

The Indiana State Department of Health is now offering a hotline with H1N1 information for the public.  The number is 877.826.0011 and is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.