Winchester Hospital Changes Visiting Hours

For many patients, having a loved one by their side during hospitalization can help reduce stress and promote healing. With this in mind, has eliminated defined visiting hours, effective immediately.

Exceptions are required in some specialty areas (such as the operating room) and for clinical reasons including infection concerns for the patient or visitor, safety, clinical care and interventions, or if the patient needs rest.

“We recognize the value of emotional support during the healing process,” said Kathy Schuler, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Winchester Hospital. “We hope this new policy will benefit all patients.”