Cox Medical Center Branson

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Cox Branson Amenities

Visitor Parking

Parking is conveniently available in the parking garage behind the outpatient center, and in the parking garage off Skaggs Road.

Cafeteria

The cafeteria is conveniently located between the hospital and the outpatient center. From the outpatient center, this is the first floor; if you’re coming from the hospital this is the second floor.

Gift Shop

Our gift shop offers a wide variety of magazines, cards and gifts, and some toiletry items. View our gift shop page for locations, contact information and hours.

Nearby Hotels

The Branson area offers a wide variety of lodging options that are convenient to Cox Medical Center Branson.

ATMs

There's an ATM located west of the cafeteria.

Internet

Patients and guests have access to our free high-speed wireless internet. To connect, search for available networks and select CoxGuest. A password isn't required.

During Your Stay

Interpretive Services

Interpreting services are available for patients as needed.

Nurse Phones

You'll see our nursing staff using cell phones while on duty. These aren't personal phones. They cannot use them to call or text friends and family. These phones belong to CoxHealth. The phones connect to your medical record. Nurses use the phones to talk to other members of your health care team. They help the nurse give you medicine safely. Your nurse is alerted on their phone when your call light is on so you'll get attention fast.

Rapid Response Team

Dial 5555 from a hospital phone and tell the operator you need the rapid response team. Give the patient's room number or location.

Reasons to Call the Rapid Response Team

• Weakness in the face, arms, or legs
• Chest pain or a fast heartbeat
• Change in the color of the skin to pale or gray
• Sudden sweating
• Difficulty walking or speaking
• Change in alertness
• Less awake than normal or agitated
• Sudden loss of consciousness or fainting
• Bleeding or a seizure
• Any change in the way they look or feel

When to Call the Rapid Response Team

• If you feel the patient's medical condition is quickly getting worse
• If you aren't able to get help by calling for the nurse

Telecommunications Device for the Deaf

Ask your nurse for information.

Transportable Physician Orders for Patient Preference

• Helps to define your treatment preferences for end-of-life care beyond advance directives
• Used throughout your care from home, doctor's office, and hospital admissions
• Transfers easily from one health care facility to another, if necessary

Talk to your health care provider for more information.

Support Services

Bedside Prescription Delivery

Delivery is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tell your nurse you want your new prescription medicines delivered to you in your patient room.

• A pharmacy representative will visit with you to discuss your medicine.
• Insurance copays apply.
• Payment is due at the time of delivery.
• Talk to your nurse if you need help paying for your medicine.

Pastoral Care

Chaplains are available for spiritual counseling and support. Ask your nurse or contact the Pastoral Care department. A chapel is available on the second floor by the inpatient surgical waiting room.

Pet Therapy

A dog and their handler will visit your hospital room. They'll help provide comfort and enjoyment as you cope with health problems. Call Volunteer Services or tell your nurse if you want pet therapy. It may take 24 hours to fulfill your request.

CoxHealth Foundation

The mission of the CoxHealth Foundation is to serve the needs of our patients. Whether through direct-to-patient resources, technology, prevention education or scholarship, the CoxHealth Foundation is here to improve the health of our community.

To donate in support of Cox Medical Center Branson, contact us at 417-269-7150 or chf@coxhealth.com.

Branson Board of Directors

Cox Medical Center Branson is governed by a board of directors comprised of community, business and industry leaders.

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HRSA Grant Information

Learn more about the Health Resources and Services Administration grant, and how we're using it to improve primary care.

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