Getting ready for a hospital stay can seem a little scary if you don't know what to expect.  The following information will help put you at ease, but you are also welcome to call our Admissions Office at 768-4138 with any questions.

What to Bring

When packing for a stay in the hospital, pack lightly.  Hospital gowns will be provided for you, but you may want to bring your own sleeping apparel, bathrobe, and slippers.  These items can be provided for you if you don't have your own.

You may also want to bring your own personal toiletries such as a toothbrush, toothpaste, and shampoo and your own pastime materials such as books and knitting.

For safety reasons, we ask that you do not bring electrical appliances such as hair dryers and curling irons, which can be supplied for your use.

If you are currently taking any medications, please bring your medicine with you in its original container.  Other helpful information would be a list of any previous surgeries you have had or medical conditions for which you have been hospitalized.

Pre-Admission Process

Pre-Admission Testing

Prior to your hospital stay, a representative from our Admissions Office will be contacting you to let you know about any pre-admission testing (such as lab work or X-rays) and/or education for which you need to be scheduled.   If you are having tests, you will be asked to check in at either the information desk in the main entrance or the Day Surgery Unit at TAMC in Presque Isle prior to your stay.

Insurance Pre-certification

Many insurance companies or health plans require pre-certification for a planned hospital stay.  The admission representative will remind you to call your insurance company before you come to the hospital to get prior approval.

If you have any questions about the cost of your care, call 768-4000 and ask for a patient accounts representative.

It is TAMC's policy to treat all patients requiring medical care without regard to their ability to pay.  In those cases where patients are financially unable to pay, financial counselors are available to help make arrangements for settling the patient's account obligation.

Admission Day

You will be notified of the time you will need to come to the hospital one day before your admission.

Patients being admitted need to check in at the front desk, Day Surgery Unit, or Emergency Department at TAMC in Presque Isle.  A representative from the Admissions Office will inform you of which entrance you will need to come through the day of your admission.