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Providence is tightening visitor rules at hospitals and clinics in Spokane and Stevens counties

If you're heading to a Providence hospital or clinic, check the rules first. Providence hospitals and Providence Medical Group clinics in Spokane and Stevens counties are tightening visitor rules starting Monday, Nov. 9.

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Visiting hours run 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at five Providence hospitals

Providence hospitals in Spokane and Stevens counties

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.8 a.m.to 8 p.m.
  • 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Visiting hours at five hospitals
No hour limits
Pediatric, NICU, labor and delivery
Critical care
Sacred Heart: 24 hours a day

Sources: NonStop Local KHQ, KXLY.com

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8 a.m. to 8 p.m.Visiting hours at five hospitals
No hour limitsPediatric, NICU, labor and delivery
Critical careSacred Heart: 24 hours a day

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Daily Spokaneto me · Sat., Nov. 76:00 a.m.

Providence tightens hospital visitor rules; ballot count slips to Monday

Plus, two fires in two days at the Valley Transfer Station and a Chiefs comeback in Portland.

The TLDR

  1. Providence tightens visitor rules at Spokane-area hospitals
  2. Valley Transfer Station reopens after two fires in two days
  3. Spokane County's final ballot count slips to Monday
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