Visitor Information
We encourage you to visit family and friends during their stay. Here are a few things you may need to know when coming to our medical centers:
Visitor Hours:
Bryan Medical Center, Crete Area Medical Center and Merrick Medical Center
Visiting hours are flexible and based on patient conditions. Please check with a nurse to determine if exact visiting hours exist.
Bryan Family Birthplace at Bryan East Campus
Effective Saturday, September 28
Visiting hours are flexible and based on the patient and baby’s conditions.
Anyone 16 years and older is required to show a photo ID at the visitor access desk on the first floor of the Women’s and Children’s Tower.
Identification options include:
- State-issued driver’s license
- State-issued ID
- Passport
- Government issued ID
- Military ID
- School-issued ID
- Employer-issued ID
Smoking
Smoking
Bryan is a smoke-free environment. This supports our mission to improve health. Smoking is not allowed anywhere inside or outside the medical center buildings.
Latex-Safe Environment (Balloons and Other Items)
Latex-Safe Environment (Balloons and Other Items)
For the safety of our patients, visitors and staff, the medical center is latex safe. This means we have removed all items containing latex powder, and we cannot allow latex rubber balloons in any medical center building. If latex balloons are brought into one of our facilities, we will ask the visitor to return the balloons to their vehicle. Mylar balloons are acceptable.
Latex allergic reactions can range from moderate irritation and discomfort to life-threatening conditions. Being latex-safe helps prevent allergic reactions and the development of the allergy over time.
Cafes and Cafeterias
Cafes and Cafeterias
Bryan East Campus
Cafeteria location: First floor
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. -6:30 p.m. and midnight-2 a.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; midnight-2 a.m.
Cafe Express location: Relocated to cafeteria during construction
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Bryan West Campus
Cafeteria location: Lower level
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 6:30 a.m. -6:30 p.m. and midnight-2 a.m.
Saturday-Sunday, 6:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; midnight-2 a.m.
Café Express location: Near the first floor lobby entrance
Hours: 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
Crete Area Medical Center
Café Soleil Hours: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., daily
Hotel Discounts
Hotel Discounts
Several hotels in Lincoln offer discounted rates to hospital patients and visitors. We encourage you to take advantage of these options. To get the discounted rate, identify yourself as being associated with a patient currently receiving care at Bryan Medical Center or Crete Area Medical Center.
View list of hotels offering discounted rates.
Gift Shops
Gift Shops
Bryan East Campus, Bryan West Campus and Crete Area Medical Center offer retail shops available to family and visitors.
Visit our Gift Shop
Check Cashing/ATM
Check Cashing/ATM
Checks can be cashed at Bryan East Campus and Bryan West Campus Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. in the cashier's office located on the first floor. An ATM is available on the first floor in the main lobby.
