Coxwell Entrance Closure

MGH's main entrance on Coxwell Avenue is closed as the next phase of our redevelopment project begins. Patients and visitors can use the new temporary main entrance on Sammon Avenue between Coxwell Avenue and Knight Street. View our campus map.

Patient Belongings

MGH does not take responsibility for any lost or misplaced patient or visitor belongings.

The hospital recommends that patients avoid bringing valuable belongings with them to MGH. This includes, but is not limited to, cash, jewellery, keys, watches, belts, clothing and footwear. Patients are also responsible for items they need on a daily basis, such as glasses, hearing aids, dentures and medications. Where possible, we suggest that patients pass their belongings to a friend of family member for safekeeping.

To keep personal belongings safe, we recommend that patients, caregivers, or family members:

  • Label items whenever possible.
    • Check with your denture provider about the options available for labeling dentures.
  • Bring an appropriate storage container for their belongings and ensure it can be accessed daily.
  • Never leave dentures, hearing aids, glasses or phones on the meal tray.
  • Check the tray table, bedside table, and patient locker for belongings when transferring rooms or being discharged home.
  • Ask staff to return any medications brought to hospital.

If you have lost your belongings while at the hospital, please report the missing items to the unit or area manager as soon as possible. If you have already left the hospital, please contact Protection Services at 416-469-6016.