Visitation

Middletown Campus - Effective January 8, 2026

Garnet Health Medical Center inpatient visitors no longer require Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR or Antigen test.

Please note: No latex products, including latex balloons, are permitted to be brought in by visitors. This is to reduce the risk of latex exposure and allergic reactions in patients and employees.

Also, due to patient privacy laws, photography, audio recording, and video recording are strictly prohibited on campus.

General Visiting Hours are 9:00 am – 8:00 pm (2 visitors at a time)

Screened visitors must be 12 years or older (18 years or older to visit the OB [Mother/Baby] Unit "Rowley Family Birthing Center"). Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. No overnight visitation is permitted unless approved by administration. 

Intensive Care Unit
9:00am - 11:00am: One visitor at a time. 11:00am - 8:00pm: Two visitors at a time. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. 3West (POD1-3101-3110) 16 years and older.

Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit / Cardiothoracic Surgery Step Down Unit
Two visitors at a time. 16 years and older. No flowers, food, or latex balloons allowed.

2 East
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Saturdays by appointment only (9am - 11am). You can call 845-333-2261 to make an appointment. No outside food or drinks allowed during visit. Two sets of clothing per patient allowed - must be dropped off at the Emergency Department entrance.

Rowley Family Birthing Center - OB Delivery (6 South) - Before delivery
Two (2) support persons and a Doula are allowed 24/7 for active labor patients. Only two (2) persons for non-active labor patients.

Rowley Family Birthing Center - OB Post-Partum (6 North) - After delivery
One (1) support person allowed 24/7. Two (2) visitors (18 years and older) at a time. No sibling visitation until further notice.

NICU
Visitation is limited to parents and grandparents ONLY. 
Exceptions can be made in unique circumstances or at the discretion of RFBC Nursing leadership 

Emergency Department (Outpatient Service)
One (1) support person/visitor per patient, 14 years or older. For patients in double rooms, visitors will need to alternate. Up to two (2) parents/support persons allowed for pediatric patients. Visitors ability to stay with the patient in the Emergency Department Lobby will be dependent on the current patient volume. Documentation of current vaccines, including the influenza vaccine (during flu season), must be provided at the initial visit. Any child with a fever, rash, diarrhea, flu, or other illness within the last seven days will not be allowed to visit.

Outpatient Services, Cancer Center, Garnet Health Doctors & Urgent Care
For the surgical/procedural waiting room, 2 support persons per patient. One support person may accompany the patient to the ‘holding area’. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. Eating is not permitted in any hospital waiting room.

Visitors for COVID-positive patients, or patients who have COVID-like symptoms or are awaiting COVID test results
Visitors must adhere to the specific PPE protocol for COVID-19. Virtual visitation is also available. Please call the unit.

Shabbos Room is Open.

Food Services

• GHMC Cafeteria (Main hospital, Ground Floor): Open to Visitors each day 8am-9pm
• Chock Full O'Nuts (Main entrance Lobby): Monday through Friday, 8am - Noon (Saturday and Sunday closed)
• The Orange Eatery (Outpatient Building): Monday through Friday, 7am - 3pm (Saturday and Sunday closed)
• The Crystal Cafe (75 Crystal Run, Pavilion Building): Monday through Friday, 8am - 3pm (Saturday and Sunday closed)

Harris and Callicoon Campuses - Effective January 8, 2026

Please note: No latex products, including latex balloons, are permitted to be brought in by visitors. This is to reduce the risk of latex exposure and allergic reactions in patients and employees.

Also, due to patient privacy laws, photography, audio recording, and video recording are strictly prohibited on campus.

General Visiting Hours are 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Screened visitors must be 12 years or older; 18 years or older for the OB (Mother/Baby) Unit. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. No overnight visitation is permitted unless approved by administration.

Inpatient Units
5 East and Callicoon inpatient units: Two (2) visitors at a time (12 years or older)

CCU: 9:00am  - 11:00am - One (1) visitor, 11:00am - 8:00pm - Two (2) visitors. Exceptions can be made by Leadership.

Callicoon Swing Patients: 8:00am to 9:00pm. Exceptions can be made by the clinical team or administrator.

Birthing Center - OB Labor(before delivery)
Two (2) support persons and a Doula (pre-arranged) are allowed 24/7  for active labor patients. Only 2 support persons (18+) for non-active labor patients.

Birthing Center - OB Post-Partum (after delivery)
One (1) support person allowed 24/7.
Two (2) visitors 18 years and older at a time. No sibling visitation until further notice

Emergency Department
Emergency Department is open 24/7 and limited to one (1) support person/visitor per patient, 18 years or older. For patients in double rooms, visitors will alternate. Pediatric Patients:  Two (2) parents/support people allowed.

BHU Pediatric patient
Visitation will be determined on a case-by-case basis. No food/drink or belongings to be brought in.

BHU Adult patient
One (1) support person will be allowed in the morning, and one (1) support person will be allowed in the afternoon for one-hour visits. No food/drink or belongings allowed to be brought in. 

Behavioral Health Unit (BHU)
Visitation by appointment only on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00am-11:00am. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 6:00pm-7:00pm. To schedule an appointment, call (845) 794-3300 ext. 2809 or 2810. No outside belongings, food, or drinks will be allowed.

Outpatient areas, including Garnet Health Doctors
Two (2) support persons are allowed per patient to wait in the waiting area. Only one (1) support person may accompany the patient to the "holding area". Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis.

COVID+ and Exposure Patients
Visitors must adhere to the specific Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) protocol for COVID-19. 

Virtual visitation is available; please call the unit.

Chesed Room
Open 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Eating/Drinking is not permitted in any hospital waiting room.

Food Services

• Harris Campus (Woodland Garden Cafeteria): 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday
  • Saturday and Sunday - Closed
• Callicoon Cafeteria: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm, Monday - Sunday

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, flu, RSV, or any respiratory illness, or have been exposed within the past 10 days, you are not permitted to visit today for the safety of our patients and staff.