At this location
Paola Hospital, part of The University of Kansas Health System, is a 39-bed hospital and offers a 24-hour emergency care center staffed by certified emergency professionals. Additionally, we provide a range of specialty care and expertise including cardiology, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, endocrinology, occupational and physical therapy, speech and language pathology and surgery.
Patient and visitor information
From I-35 S., take Exit 215 for US-169 S./KS-7 S./KS-7 N. toward Paola.
Use the left 2 lanes to turn left onto KS-7 S./US-169 S. and travel 20.5 miles.
From KS-7 S./US-169 S., take the Baptiste Drive exit and turn left.
Follow Baptiste Drive to Lykins Road and turn left.
Turn left again.
Turn right to reach the destination on the right.
- What are visiting hours?
8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
- What are my dining options?
Complimentary coffee and beverages are available for families of patients in the dining room at Paola Hospital. Family members involved in the care of patients may receive complimentary guest trays; please ask your nurse for more information. - Vending machines
Vending machines are located in the patient registration admissions area and offer sandwiches, soups, fruit juices, snacks and beverages. - Is there a smoking area?
Smoking is prohibited inside the facility and outside on campus. - Is there free Wi-Fi?
Free wireless internet access is provided for all visitors to Paola Hospital to use with their personal handheld or laptop computers.
- How to access the network on your wireless device:
- Search and connect to the SSID called OHSIGuest.
- After connecting, open a web browser window.
- If connected, a disclaimer of warranties will appear. Click Accept to enable free wireless access to the internet.
- Users should reference documentation on their device about connecting wirelessly, as there is no hospital-provided support for this service.
Free parking is available directly in front of the entrance. Enter at the main entrance through the double glass doors on the west side of the building. Upon entering, check in at the registration desk.