Campus amenities at Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside
To help make your hospital stay more comfortable for you and your family, we provide a range of amenities at Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside.
Dining
The Sister Margaret Mary Dillon Restaurant is located in the Dillon Building just past Registration. It is open Monday – Friday 6:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. for breakfast and 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. for lunch and dinner. On weekends it is open 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. for breakfast and 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for our lunch. It provides an array of meal choices, a large salad bar and is home to a Chick-fil-A (not open on weekends).
Subway is located in the Dillon building just past Registration. It is open daily from 6 a.m. – midnight. It is closed on major holidays.
Coffee Shop (next to Subway) featuring Starbucks Coffee and fresh baked goods. Open Monday – Friday, 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Berg's Bistro is located in the DePaul building with beautiful river views and outdoor seating options. Berg's is open Monday - Friday from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Gift shop
The gift shop is open on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and on weekends from 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Or, order by phone by calling 904-308-8306.
Pastoral care
Ascension St. Vincent's chaplains are trained to help patients and their families make important medical and life decisions. They provide:
- Assistance to area clergy as they come to the hospital seeking to minister to their parishioners.
- Assistance in meeting religious needs such as prayer, communion, anointing, baptism, confession, spiritual literature/scripture, support groups, and referral to other disciplines.
- Assistance in meeting spiritual needs stemming from anxiety, grief, shame, suffering, fear, anger, faith problems, hope, and life meaning.
- Spiritual care within: visitation, spiritual presence, support for families as loved-ones approach end-of-life, and the care of the dying.
Whether you are a medical center patient, a family member, or friend, you are always just moments away from services provided by Ascension St. Vincent's pastoral care team. Here's how you can reach us:
- Tell your nurse or healthcare associate that you wish to see a chaplain, priest, minister, or your local clergy.
- Call the Pastoral Care Office directly at 904-308-2800 - or just x2800 from within the campus. The Pastoral Care Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office is located on the second floor of the Dillon Building at our Riverside campus.
- Call Ascension St. Vincent's switchboard at 904-308-7300 and ask for pastoral care.
A chaplain is on location at the medical center as early as 6 a.m. and into the evening. A Roman Catholic priest is available 24/7 for emergency spiritual crisis and the Sacrament of Anointing. The department also has 21 dedicated Eucharistic ministers who bring communion to the Catholic patients on a regular basis.