November 14, 2007

Complimentary valet parking for patients, families and visitors will be offered at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital beginning Nov. 12 and continuing through the construction phase.

This free service will be available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. through mid-afternoon depending on demand at the hospital’s main entrance.

“PHRMH is pleased to provide this important service,” said Jean Sheppard, associate administrator at the hospital. “Adding complimentary valet parking to our facility will enhance safety and convenience for our patients as well as their family members or friends who drive them to the hospital.”

Those who would like to use the new valet parking service can drive up to the main entrance of the hospital and simply hand their keys to the uniformed parking attendant. Their car will be parked, locked and returned to them at the same location, as soon as they’re ready for it.

Trained parking attendants also assist with wheelchairs, walkers and personal items. Volunteers will direct or personally escort visitors to their destination.

Signs will direct patients to the valet station at the main entrance of the hospital located at 13th and May streets. General parking and handicapped-access parking will still be available for those who prefer to self-park.