Before You Arrive

Preparing for your Highlands Regional Medical Center visit

At Highlands Regional Medical Center, we want your visit with us to be pleasant and efficient. The information provided below will help you prepare for a smooth start to your visit.

You have the option of pre-registering the day prior to your procedure at the Admitting Desk at the Main Entrance.  Also, consider calling the hospital at (863) 385-6101 to see if there are any special instructions or preparations for you to follow prior to your visit.

Personal Items and Valuables   

We recommend that you bring a few items from home to make your stay here a little more comfortable, including comfortable shorts and shirts, pillows and slippers.  We advise that you do not bring valuables with you (expensive jewelry, watches, credit cards and cash).  All valuables retained in the possession of the patient are done so at their own risk.  

Collect the following informationto prepare for your procedure   

A picture ID, such as a driver’s license 
Your insurance card 
Your contact information (addresses and phone numbers) 
Your identifying information (date of birth and social security number) 
Emergency contact information 
Medical history, including current medications 
Physician orders, if given to you 
Your Advance Directives, if you have one prepared  



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*Average time it takes to see a qualified healthcare professional after registering
Information About Our Wait Times
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