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Patients & Visitors | MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital

MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital encourages patients and visitors to ask questions and provide feedback We are here to help you access the information and resources you need to get the best possible health care.

  • Visiting Hours: 8 am - 8 pm
  • Escorts are encouraged to drop off patients when possible.
  • When needed and to support the best interest of the patient, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital commits to accommodating visitation within and outside of standard hours. Accommodations can be made to allow visitation at any time as long as it does not interfere with patient safety and/or patient care.
  • Between the hours of 8 pm and 6 am the main entrances of the facility will be locked but access can be gained using the Emergency Department walk in entrance, checking in with the Emergency Department staff.
  • Specific units may have some restrictions due to unit functions and space available, please check before presenting to the Ambulatory Care/ Surgical unit and the Outpatient Clinics.

These visitation safety measures are for the protection of patients, employees, visitors, and the public. These visitation safety measures are imposed by order of the Hospital President, Chief Medical Officer and Chief Nursing Officer.

 

Planning a hospital stay? The MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital patient handbook provides important and helpful information. View the handbook.

Free wireless internet access is available for patients, visitors and guests. Any wireless-enabled device such as laptops, iPads, smart phones, and personal digital assistants can access the network. To connect a device to the WiFi network, users should select mhguest (no password needed), then accept the “terms and conditions” for use. The wireless network is available 24/7.

MyChart is MaineHealth’s secure online health portal that keeps patients connected to their health care information like appointments, test results and prescriptions. MyChart also allows you to send secure messages to your provider. Learn more about MyChart.

At MaineHealth, the privacy of your health information is a top priority. All MaineHealth locations follow strict guidelines that secure your medical records in accordance with your rights, and with federal and state regulations. You, or your legal representative, have the right to inspect and obtain a copy of your medical records. We do not offer walk-in services but can provide records electronically, on paper, on a USB flash drive, or on a compact disc (CD). Upon request, we will also send a copy of your medical records to another health care provider.

Request a copy of your medical records.