Dignity Health - St. Bernardine Medical Center

Visitors are a valued part of our patients’ care team, and your safety is important to us. To support that connection, we welcome up to two visitors at a time for each patient 24 hours a day, though minors must be accompanied by an adult (other than the patient) at all times. 

Please note that our ICU closes during shift changes, between 6:30–8 a.m. and 6:30–8 p.m. Please wash your hands often and avoid visiting if you’re sick. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe, healing environment for all patients and families.

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Preparing for a hospital visit can feel overwhelming, but preregistering helps make the process easier. By providing your information ahead of time, you’ll save time and reduce stress on the day of your appointment or admission. While we don’t yet offer online preregistration, our admitting team is here to help.

Please have these items with you when you call:

• Your insurance identification card

• Procedure date and time, or expected delivery date

• Type of procedure (such as knee replacement or hernia repair surgery)

• Personal contact information

• OB provider (for maternity patients)

Call (909) 883-8711 and use the following extensions:

• Inpatient procedures — ext. 3135

• Outpatient procedures — ext. 2240

• ER admitting — ext. 3412

At St. Bernardine Medical Center, we want your visit to feel comfortable and convenient. Stop by our gift shop (open seven days a week), use our vending machines 24 hours a day or enjoy a meal at the cafeteria for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Hot meals are served during the following times:

• Monday–Friday

  • Breakfast: 6:30–10 a.m.

  • Lunch: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

  • Dinner: 3–7 p.m. 

• Saturday and Sunday

  • Breakfast: 7–10 a.m.

  • Lunch: 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Yes, we provide spiritual support for all faiths and spiritual traditions. All visitors and guests are welcome at the St. Bernardine Medical Center chapel 24 hours a day. Catholic Mass is celebrated Tuesday–Friday at noon, and Saturday at 8 a.m.

To request a visit from an interdenominational hospital chaplain, tell your nurse or case manager. 

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We offer several support groups to help patients and caregivers cope with a diagnosis, improve well-being and find support. Topics include:

• Breast cancer: Contact the breast cancer navigator at (909) 475-5015.

• Bereavement: Meets the second and fourth Tuesday each month via zoom. For more Information, call (909) 881-4525.

• Breastfeeding: Contact Amy Zimmermann or Natalie Bautista for details.

• Embracing motherhood: For those experiencing perinatal or postpartum mood or anxiety disorders. Call (909) 881-4420 to register.
• Surgical weight loss: Your care team will provide details after bariatric surgery.

Volunteering is a great way to contribute to the community, gain experience working in a hospital setting and make a difference in the lives of others. We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities for individuals who wish to volunteer:

• Our community volunteer team includes adult (nonstudent) volunteers. 

• Our Stepping Stones program allows teen and young adult volunteers (ages 16-30) to gain valuable hospital workplace experience.

Call (909) 475-5083 for more information or to apply.

An outreach of St. Bernardine Medical Center, the Family Focus Center was established in 1994 in direct response to the needs of children, teenagers and families in San Bernardino and the surrounding area. The center’s goal is to provide support, establish healthy lifestyles and enhance the quality of life for the community it serves. It has a number of programs focused on making a difference in the lives of those who join, from homework assistance to violence prevention.

Family Focus Center is located at 1931 North "E" Street in San Bernardino. For more information, call us at (909) 881-5597.

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