Mercy Medical Center Changes Visitation Policy

SPRINGFIELD — As a result of the recent influx of influenza and influenza-like illness in surrounding communities, Mercy Medical Center and Providence Behavioral Health Hospital have implemented new restrictions on visitation, effective immediately. These restrictions are in place for the protection of the institutions’ patients and colleagues.

The visitor restrictions are in place at Mercy Medical Center, Family Life Center for Maternity, Weldon Rehabilitation Hospital, and Providence Behavioral Health Hospital. The restrictions are as follows: visitors are limited to two at a time per patient, no visitors under 14 years old will be permitted, and do not visit if you have had any symptoms of a cold or the flu. These visitor restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.