UC Health

Comfort Menu

Welcome to UC Health. Your comfort matters to us. This menu offers thoughtful items and services to help make your stay more relaxing and pleasant.


Personal Care

  • Lip balm
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, mouth wash
  • Oral sponge
  • Lotion
  • Deodorant
  • Washcloths, assist bathing
  • Comb
  • Razor, shaving cream
  • Shampoo, conditioner

Sleep and Rest

  • Ear plugs
  • Eye mask
  • Dim lights, window shades

Distraction and Entertainment

  • Coloring book
  • Crossword puzzles
  • Word searches
  • Music channels on your in room television

Physical Comfort

  • Extra pillows
  • Repositioning
  • Heat pack, cold pack
  • Non-slip socks
  • Humidification for oxygen tubing

Relaxation and Mindfulness

Virtual Live Group Classes

  • Mindful Mondays*
  • Yoga, Tai Chi*

Pre-recorded Online Resources

  • Guided yoga*
  • Breathing and Mindfulness*
  • Food as medicine*

Emotional and Spiritual Support

  • Interdenominational staff­ chaplains

Pet Therapy*

UC Health volunteers and their specially trained dogs make visits to various waiting rooms and units of the hospital throughout the week. Be on the lookout for these furry friends, nursing unit managers can also request a patient visit from a therapy dog, although availability varies.

Music Therapy*

Music is o­ered in a variety of formats in public spaces and patient care units by talented community members and volunteers, keep an eye out for Cincinnati's talented musicians during regular business hours. Additionally, music channels are available on your in room television, check your channel listings for all options!

Additional Information

Additional information and links to recordings or sign ups for classes/events marked with an * are listed on the left side of this page.

Pre-Recorded Online Resources

The UC Health Osher Center for Integrative Health has a variety of online resources, videos, meditations and more.

Virtual/Live Group Classes

Educational classes and group visits are led by UC Health Integrative Health Providers via Microsoft Teams, no referral necessary but registration is required. Participants must have a UC Health MyChart Account.

For UC Health Staff

Personal care items are located in your unit's supply room. Call 513-584-6310 to restock any items or medical supply needs.

Distraction/entertainment items can be found on the UC Health Sharepoint under "Caregivers" > UCMC Comfort Menu.

Clergy staff or pet therapy visit requests are available at 513-584-4562 or by Epic consult.

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