Before Your Stay
What you need to know before your hospital stay
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Plymouth (BID Plymouth) announced today it has received a $730,000 donation from the estate of Maureen A. Tomaso-Stares. Ms. Tomaso-Stares, a Plymouth resident who passed away in 2017, directed her gift to benefit the hospital's Cancer Center, where she was a patient.
To honor Maureen and recognize her extraordinary donation, more than 50 family members, friends, and BID-Plymouth employees gathered in the BID-Plymouth Cancer Center on August 5, 2019 for the dedication of the Maureen A. Tomaso-Stares Waiting Room. Guests shared memories of Maureen during the evening reception and heard from several speakers, including Dr. Matt Koomey, Medical Director of the Cancer Center, and William B. Stares, Maureen's husband.
Remarking on the impact of the donation, Kevin Coughlin, President of BID-Plymouth, stated "Maureen's generous donation for our Cancer Center will allow us to add two new treatment rooms, update one of our infusion rooms, and improve the waiting room experience for other patients and loved ones. Maureen leaves a legacy of kindness and generosity through her gift of care and comfort for others. And for that we are truly grateful."
Planning is underway for the Cancer Center's expansion and renovation.
Pre-admission tests ensure that you are healthy enough for your procedure or surgery. Your care team schedules these outpatient tests in advance.
These diagnostic tests may include:
- Blood work
- Imaging
- Heart health checks
What to Expect at Pre-Admission Testing
We complete most pre-admission tests at the BID Plymouth Medical Office Building at 46 Obery Street. This building is across from the helipad on the hospital campus.
Your appointment will take about two hours to complete. Please bring a list of your medications and dosage, or the original bottles.
Here’s a list of items to consider packing for your inpatient care:
- List of all current medications you take
- Night clothes
- Reading material
- Robe
- Slippers
- Toiletries, such as hairbrush, toothbrush and toothpaste
Bring any essential item such as contact lenses, eye glasses, hearing aids and dentures with you. You will be asked to keep these items in a specific container to assist with loss prevention. It is important that you assist us in placing these items in the designated container when not is use.
- BID Plymouth is not responsible for lost or misplaced items.
- Don’t leave these items on your food tray.
- Store personal items in your bedside drawer.
We recommend you leave these items at home:
- Electronics
- Jewelry
- Large amounts of money
- Medications
- Valuables
BID Plymouth is not responsible for the loss or damage of any personal property kept in your room.
Before your hospital stay, a BID Plymouth patient access representative will call you to gather personal, financial and health insurance details.
On the day of your procedure, bring your Medicare/Medicaid or private health insurance card and any needed forms with you.
Use the PIDC Pavilion main entrance off Obery Street. Check in at the patient registration area to complete any other required forms.
