Campus amenities

Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital - Milwaukee Campus is a place of healing, made just for patients and families. To help make your hospital stay more comfortable for you and your family, we provide a range of amenities, including:

Dining

The cafeteria is open seven days a week. There are also restaurants and a coffee shop located on the first floor.

Gift shop

Family and friends should check with the nurse before bringing gifts of food or drink to patients. Please check with the nurse to make sure your gift is appropriate. We are open Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Shop in-person (first floor), online or by phone for unique gifts, including: fresh flowers, boxed chocolates, stuffed animals, balloons, religious items, jewelry, seasonal decor, toys, and more. Order online or call 877-887-3200.

Spiritual care

Illness affects people in many ways, including spiritually. At Ascension Columbia St. Mary's, we believe that your spiritual care is as important as your medical care. Our chaplains are trained professionals who recognize and respect all faiths. If you are in need of a chaplain, any time during the day or night, please ask your nurse to contact Spiritual Care. They can:

• Offer emotional and spiritual support for patients, families, and staff
• Celebrate with patients and families their return to physical and/or spiritual health
• Help facilitate the rites and rituals of patients and families of all faiths
• Connect patients and families with their own spiritual resources or clergy (priest, pastor, rabbi, or other member of the clergy)
• Offer resources for counseling and make referrals when appropriate

We are available to help you when:

• You're going to have surgery or a medical procedure
• You're anxious about outcomes or hear some bad news
• You're feeling sad, afraid, stressed, angry, hopeless, helpless, or lonely
• You're experiencing a loss, difficult decision, or need comfort
• You want someone to join you in prayer or are asking God "Why?" 
• You or your family don't know where to turn
• You want to discuss end-of-life issues

You also can visit the Meditation Room for prayer and meditation on the first floor atrium of the hospital.