Checking into Pottstown Hospital can be quick and stress free if you take a little time to prepare.
Pre-certification
Completing paperwork before you arrive saves time and reduces stress at check-in.
You can securely pre-register for all inpatient and outpatient services, including diagnostic testing, by completing our ONLINE REGISTRATION form at least three business days before your procedure date.
You can also pre-register by phone by calling 610-327-7548.
Admission
Our admissions/registration desk is located in the lobby of the main building. Please arrive 30 minutes before your appointment.
| Entrance | When | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main Lobby | Monday - Friday | 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. |
| Emergency Room | Daily | After 11 a.m. |
| Emergency Room | Saturdays | 7:30 a.m. to noon |
If you are scheduled for surgery, your surgeon's office will let you know if you need to arrive any earlier. Your doctor's office will also pre-schedule any pre-admission test(s), such as blood work, chest x-ray, etc., if needed.
Remember to bring
- All current health insurance information, including your insurance card
- Photo ID
- Physician orders and prescriptions for any tests you will receive
- Referrals from your primary care physician (if your insurer requires them)
- A payment method for deductibles and co-payments (financing is also available)
- Advance directive (if you have one)
Call us
For more information, or if you're unsure of anything we require, please contact:
Pre-Admission Surgery
Carol Soltes, Nursing Coordinator
610-327-7570
Outpatient Care Pavilion
Sheila Heydt, Pre-Admission Staff Nurse
610-327-7507
All patients are admitted to Pottstown Hospital without regard to race, creed, color, sex, religion, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, economic status, educational background, or the source of payment for care.