Hospitals
Mercy Private Hospital
159 Grey St
East Melbourne VIC 3002
9928 6644
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About the Hospital
St Vincents & Mercy Private provides you with the highest quality healthcare, modern facilities and the latest technology. Our leading team of medical, nursing, allied health and pastoral care staff offer high standards of care and compassion. As a not-for-profit, private Catholic hospital, we have proudly cared for the Victorian community for more than 70 years.
Public Transport
You can get to the Mercy campus by catching a tram along either Victoria or Wellington Parades. The nearest train stations are Jolimont or Parliament. All are within a walking distance of approximately 5 - 10 minutes.
Jolimont Station Parliament Station
Victoria Street Trams - 109 (stop 15)
Wellingston Parade Trams - 75 (stop 11), 48 (stop 11)
Visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au for more information.
Taxis
A direct line to a taxi service is available from reception. Staff will help organise a taxi for you.
Food Services
A seven day menu will be in your room from which you make your meal selections for the following day. Food Services Assistants will collect your meal selection between 9.30am and 11.00am each day.
Food services staff will visit you each day to discuss your menu choices and help if you have any special needs or require a religious/cultural diet.
The nurses can also help you choose your meals if you have any dietary restrictions, requirements or requests. There is an onsite dietician who is available to discuss your nutritional requirements.
| Food service times | |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | 8.00am - 8.45am |
| Morning Tea | 10.00am |
| Lunch | 12.00pm (midday) - 12.45pm |
| Afternoon Tea | 2.00pm |
| Dinner | 5.00pm - 5.45pm |
| Supper | 7.00pm |
Telephones
Telephones are on each bedside cabinet. Local calls are free and can be made from your room by simply dialling "0" for an outside line.
Television
Each room has a television operated by the handset by your bedside. There is no cost for this service.
Mail
Incoming mail, flowers or deliveries will be taken to your room daily. Anything that arrives after your discharge will be promptly forwarded to your home address.
Newspapers and magazine delivery
Newspapers and magazines are delivered daily to patient rooms. They are also available from the gift shop at each campus.
You can also buy newspapers or magazines without leaving your room from our well-stocked trolley service that visits between 7.00am to 9.00am each day.
