By Mail

U.S. Mail is delivered daily to the unit clerk on each unit by a staff member from the mail room. Mail is then distributed by the RN or PCA.

Please include the patient's name and the following addresses when sending mail:

  • Ohio State University Hospital Rhodes Hall or Ohio State University Hospital Doan Hall
    410 W. 10th Ave.
    Columbus, OH 43210
  • Ohio State Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital
    452 W. 10th Ave.
    Columbus, OH 43210
  • Ohio State Brain and Spine Hospital
    300 W. 10th Ave.
    Columbus, OH 43210
  • Ohio State Dodd Rehabilitation Hospital
    480 Medical Center Drive
    Columbus, OH 43210
  • The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute
    460 W. 10th Ave.
    Columbus, OH 43210
  • Ohio State East Hospital
    181 Taylor Ave.
    Columbus, OH 43203

By Phone

Call Patient Information and ask to be connected to your loved one.

  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and The James: 614-293-8000
  • East Hospital: 614-257-3160

Flowers and balloons

  • Flowers are delivered to patient rooms by a hospital employee or volunteer.
  • No live flowers are allowed in Intensive Care Units, anywhere in The James and other select units throughout the hospital. Please verify the guidelines of the unit your loved one is on before arranging for flower delivery.
  • Due to latex allergy concerns, only Mylar balloons are permitted.
  • Order balloons from the Scarlet Ribbon Gift Shop located on each hospital campus by visiting go.osu.edu/giftshop.
  • At East Hospital, flowers can be delivered to the front desk (181 Taylor Ave.) from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday. A hospital employee will deliver them to patient rooms.

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