At UNC Hospitals, we strive to provide our patients and visitors with a positive and comfortable experience. Not only will you receive excellent care, but you will have access to a number of services and amenities designed to enhance your stay. These amenities include communication devices (telephone, televisions, newspapers), dining/meal service and recreation/play areas.
Carolina Care at Home Convenience Center
The Carolina Care at Home Convenience Center sells over-the-counter medications and medical supplies for patients, visitors and hospital employees, including:
- Over-the-counter medications for colds, allergies and indigestion
- Medical supplies, including compression socks, bedside commodes and walkers
- Breast/chestfeeding supplies
- A small selection of drinks and packaged snacks
Location and Hours
- Located in the lobby of N.C. Memorial Hospital
- Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Contact Us
Call 984-974-5415 for more information and to confirm operating hours.
Banking and ATMs
For your convenience, various ATMs are located throughout the hospital.
Cash Points/State Employees Credit Union (SECU)
- N.C. Memorial Hospital: Main lobby, near elevators
- N.C. Women’s Hospital: Main lobby, near the escalator
- Ambulatory Care Center: First Floor
- N.C. Neurosciences Hospital: Cafeteria
Suntrust
- N.C. Memorial Hospital: Main lobby, near elevators
Bank of America
- N.C. Memorial Hospital: Ground floor, near the Corner Cafe
Wells Fargo
- N.C. Memorial Hospital: Main lobby, opposite the registration desk
Hospital Safe
You may wish to store your valuables, such as money or jewelry, in the hospital safe to ensure their safety during your visit.
Valuables may be deposited at the Cashier’s Office, located in the Main Hospital lobby, between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Deposits may be made through the Admitting Office between 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Your valuables will be securely stored overnight and transported to the Cashier’s Office in the morning.
If you are unable to make the deposit yourself, notify your nurse.
Information Desks
Information desks are located throughout the hospital to answer your questions or provide visitor passes.
Information desks are located in the ground floor lobbies of the N.C. Cancer Hospital, N.C. Children’s Hospital, N.C. Memorial Hospital, and N.C. Women’s Hospital.
The information desks at the N.C. Memorial Hospital and the N.C. Cancer Hospital are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
For questions or additional information, contact Guest Services at 984-974-0709.
Interpreters
Interpreters are available for patients with limited English proficiency and for those who are hearing-impaired.
If you would need an interpreter, please notify staff.
Lost and Found
If you accidentally misplace any personal items during your stay, please check the nurses station closest to your room first.
If items have not been returned to the nurses station, you may check Lost and Found located in Memorial Hospital or call 984-974-1241.
Mail Delivery
If you would like to receive mail during your stay, you may do so at the following address:
Your Name
Your Room Number
UNC Hospitals
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Mail will be delivered to your room daily for the duration of your stay.
Once you are discharged, all mail received will be forwarded to your home address.
For those wishing to send mail, a mailbox is located outside of the N.C. Memorial Hospital (across from the Dental School). Stamps can be purchased from the Cranberry Corner gift shop in the lobby of the N.C. Memorial Hospital.