The East Memphis campus of Baptist Memorial Health Care includes our flagship hospital, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, which is one of Tennessee's highest volume medical centers. This 80-acre campus is also home to Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women, the Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children’s Hospital, Baptist Memorial Restorative Care Hospital, Baptist Heart Institute, Baptist Women’s Health Center and five (5) physicians’ office buildings.
Updated Visitor Guidelines
Parking: Self, Valet and Shuttle
Well-lit, security-patrolled garages are located on our hospital campus. Handicap parking is available in both the outside lots and on each floor of the parking garages.
Valet Parking is available at the main entrance to the hospital and at the entrance to 6025 Walnut Grove, Medical Plaza 1. This service is available at both locations Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. for a nominal fee.
Shuttle Service is complimentary and available at all times for transportation to and from the locations on the hospital campus, including Hampton Inn. For shuttle transportation to your vehicle, dial 6-5520 from any in-house phone located at any hospital entrance. For shuttle transportation from your vehicle to the building, dial 901-226-5520.
ATM: Vending area on the first floor next to the cafeteria.
Baby Changing Stations: Main lobby restrooms.
Food Service
Willows Café—First Floor
Weekdays
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Dinner: 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Grill: 6:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m; 11:00 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
The grill closes at 7:30 p.m.; Grab & Go items are available until 11:00 p.m.
Weekends
Breakfast:6:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Lunch:11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Dinner:4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Grill:6:30 a.m. until 8:30 a.m; 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Starbucks—First Floor
Weekdays: 6:30 a.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Vending machines are located on floors 2 through 4 next to the guest elevators. A large vending area is located on the first floor next to the Willows Café.
Specialized Amenities and Services
Counseling
Counseling services for patients: dietary, financial, health care choices, religious, rehabilitation and lifestyle arrangements.
Chapel
The chapel is located on the first floor of the hospital near the main entrance is always open to provide a quiet place for prayer and meditation.
Sunday service: 10:00 a.m. (Also viewable live on channel 6 in patient rooms.)
Weekday prayers: 9:30 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.
Gift Shop and Flower Deliveries
The Gift Shop is on the first floor at the hospital’s main entrance. Free delivery is available upon request. Dial 6-5822 from your room.
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Weekends: 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Flower delivery: Local florists make deliveries to patients Monday through Saturday.
Hearing-Impaired Services
TDD (Telephone Device for the Deaf) equipment is available at no charge for our hearing-impaired patients. In addition, interpretation services are provided for our hearing-impaired patients upon request. Please contact the nursing staff or Help Line. More on hearing impaired services.
Interpretation Services
When needed, interpretation services are provided for patients who do not speak English. Please contact your nurse for assistance with obtaining a language interpreter. Learn more on translation services.
Laundry Room
A complimentary washer and dryer set is available on the third floor of the hospital. Detergent may be purchased in the gift shop.
Library
The Ann L. and Joseph H. Powell Libraryfor patients and visitors is open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. and is on the 1st floor of 6025 Walnut Grove, Medical Plaza 1. Services include computer and internet access, faxing, photocopying, as well as health-related resources available for checkout.
Mail Services
Patient mail is received by our mailroom Monday through Saturday and is delivered to patients. Once you are discharged, your mail will be forwarded to your home address. Stamps may be purchased from the gift shop on first floor of the hospital. A mail drop is located in the guest elevator alcove on the first floor in the main lobby.
Notary Public
Please consult the local phone directory for notaries public. Hospital staff and volunteers are prohibited from witnessing or notarizing any documents related to a patient’s health care wishes.
Pharmacies (retail)
The Walnut Grove Plaza Pharmacy is in the building directly across from the hospital’s main entrance (Medical Plaza 1) and is available to you for any prescriptions or over-the-counter (OTC) medications you might need to take home upon discharge.
Monday through Friday (Except holidays)
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
901-226-5654
The Baptist Specialty Pharmacy is located next door to the Walnut Grove Plaza Pharmacy and is available to fill prescriptions for complex medical conditions. Prescriptions are available for pick-up or through mail order.
Monday through Friday (Except holidays)
9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
844-605-5496
Staff Uniform Colors
Most hospital staff members are dressed in uniforms of varying colors to help patients distinguish between those who perform different duties:
| Royal Blue and/or White | Nursing |
| Light Blue | PCA/Patient Care Techs |
| Navy Blue | Radiology, Unit Secretary, Environmental Services |
| Green | Respiratory Therapist |
| Teal | Phlebotomist, Patient Transportation |
| Olive | Nurse Interns |
| White Lab Coat | Pharmacist, Nurse Manager, Dietitian |
| White Shirt w/Black Slacks | Dietary Assistant |
Locally Available Financial Assistance
Baptist collaborates with a number of community service organizations that share our mission of healing, teaching and preaching. Many of these same organizations offer many financial assistance programs and opportunities, as well as numerous free resources to people in the communities they serve, including:
- Medical care
- Transportation
- Housing
- Food assistance
- Substance abuse counseling
- Education support for parents and students
- Legal aid
- Immigration services
- Job training and placement, and more.
To learn what’s available in your area, click or tap the button below. This service is offered as a convenience to you and for general information purposes, and does not represent an endorsem*nt of any kind.
Local financial assistance options
Nondiscrimination Policy
In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its implementing regulations, Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, admits and treats all persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability or national origin in its provision of services and benefits, including assignments or transfers within the facility and referrals to or from the facility. Staff privileges are granted without regard to race, color or national origin.
