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Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital

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Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
129 N. Washington St.
Sumter, SC 29150 Class registration: 803-774-2229
General information: 803-774-9000

Quick facts about Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital:

  • Established more than a century ago in Sumter, South Carolina, Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital today is a 283-bed Joint Commission-accredited medical center dedicated to putting our community first.
  • Our active medical staff includes more than 150 physicians representing more than 25 medical specialties.
  • Facilities include a 36-bed nursery, an expanded ICU, 10 operating suites, an outpatient surgery center, an award-winning day surgery unit, a beautiful women and infants pavilion and a satellite medical park.
  • Diagnostic and treatment capabilities include a medical oncology program, cancer treatment center, cardiac catheterization and updated high speed computed tomography.
  • Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital is the first hospital in the state to install the Hologic Affirm Prone Biopsy System technology for breast biopsy. 
  • Tuomey is designated as a Blue Distinction Center for maternity care by Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina.
  • Prisma Health was recognized by readers of The State as best in health care in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Readers picked Prisma Health as the Best Hospital System and Best Hospital for Heart Health.
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Plan for your visit
    • We welcome visitors and realize their essential role in our patients’ recoveries. More information »
    • Please call our patient directory at 803-774-9000.
    • Parking is free for patients and visitors in the hospital’s visitor parking garage. Map »
    • Valet parking is available at the main entrance. More information »
    • Although hospital gowns will be provided, you may wish to bring a bathrobe, slippers, toiletries and other necessities from home.
    • If you wear dentures and/or contact lenses, please ask your nurse to note that on your chart and give you containers for safekeeping.
    • If you wear eyeglasses or a hearing aid, your nurse can put them in a safe place when you’re not wearing them.
    • Located at the main entrance lobby, an admitting representative is available to help patients Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday noon–6 p.m.
    • They can be reached by calling 803-774-9000.
    • We offer a variety of services and have adapted our facility in accordance with the American Disabilities Act. More information »
    • Financial counselors are available to assist you with concerns regarding your account and will help you establish an acceptable payment plan. Contact us at 803-774-1710.
    • Our team of social workers, case managers and nurse care managers are available to all Prisma Health patients with concerns related to hospitalization and post-hospitalization needs. Contact us at 803-774-8732. More information »
Do something nice for someone
  • Send a cheer card
    • Our volunteers deliver flowers and gifts sent to patients in the afternoon Monday–Friday.
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    • Flowers for patients in intensive care units are returned to the florist for re-delivery when the patient is assigned a regular room.

    • Address your gifts to:
      Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
      129 N. Washington St.
      (patient name and room number)
      Sumter, SC 29150
    • The Wishing Well gift shop is located in the main hospital lobby and is open Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–8 p.m., and Saturday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. More information »
    • Mail sent to patients is delivered each morning.

    • Address to:
      Prisma Health Tuomey Hospital
      129 N. Washington St.
      (patient name and room number)
      Sumter, SC 29150

    • Stamps can be purchased in the gift shop. If you are unable to access a mailbox, your nurse will be happy to mail outgoing letters for you. More information »
  • Donate
On-site information
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    • Prisma Health offers free, wireless Internet access. Patients and visitors can use a Wi-Fi connection to use their own wireless devices while at any Prisma Health hospital.
    • We offer room service dining - order your meals when you want them, between 7 a.m.–7 p.m., and have them delivered to your room within one hour. Please call 803-774-4444.
    • Patients on modified or restricted diets also can participate - our dietary assistants will help explain your special diet and assist you in ordering.
    • Our Safety and Security Services department offers 24-hour coverage and patrols the medical center facilities, grounds and parking areas. The department may be reached by calling 803-774-9477.
    • Please protect your personal property – including laptop and tablet computers, mobile phones, jewelry, wallets/purses, eyeglasses, hearing aids and other items – while visiting Prisma Health.
    • Please leave your valuables at home, or arrange to send them home for safekeeping. 
    • Prisma Health is not responsible for any loss or damage to your belongings.
    • There is a vending area located on the first floor outside the cafeteria and also in the Emergency Department. It is open 24 hours a day, with hot and cold foods available. A microwave oven and tables are located in the snack area for your convenience.
    • There are three automated teller machines located near the cafeteria. Withdrawals, transfers and inquiries can be performed at these machines.
    • Smoking and tobacco products are strictly prohibited on all Prisma Health campuses. We ask that you honor our tobacco-free policy.

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