In an emergency, contact Hatzala at 248-800-8000 or call 911
BIKUR CHOLIM
Services
IN COREWELL HEALTH, ROYAL OAK (BEAUMONT)
Corewell Health in Royal Oak is one of our busiest hospital locations, offering extensive Bikur Cholim services, including three kosher cabinets, transportation assistance, and home-cooked Shabbos meals. The Ohel Rephoel Condo is also available nearby for individuals caring for a loved one receiving treatment at Corewell Health over Shabbos or Yom Tov.
LOCATION Services
Learn more about Bikur Cholim services offered at this location:
ACCOMMODATION FOR
Visitors
OHEL REPHOEL CONDO
Ohel Rephoel Condo is Bikur Cholim's comfortable, one-bedroom condo available for individuals who are caring for a loved one receiving treatment over Shabbos or Yom Tov at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak.
Families can seek respite in a clean, beautifully furnished home-base, just minutes from the main hospital. The unit is fully stocked with kosher food, drinks and snacks, toiletries, siddurim, tallis, etc. Shabbos food is available upon request by contacting us.
Ohel Rephoel is dedicated in loving memory of Raphael Maurice Herschfus, a"h.
Contact us at 248-278-8484 to inquire about availability or to ask about other accommodations.
- Living room and dining area
- Two twin beds
- Kosher microwaves
- Kosher pantry items
- Shabbos urn
- Siddurim, Tehillim, Chumash, Tallis
- Shabbos necessities
THREE KOSHER CABINETS & FRIDGE
These cabinets contain kosher food, including meal items such as beef sticks, tuna, noodle soups, snack items, and religious items such as grape juice, matza, electric candles, prayer books, Tallis and tefillin.
LOCATED AT:
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EMERGENCY CENTER
A cabinet is located inside the Family Pantry in Area B. Ask for a Patient Representative if you need assistance.
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FAMILY BIRTH CENTER
This cabinet is only available to patients and their families at the center. The cabinet is located in 3 central in the Family Pantry.
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PEDIATRIC UNIT
A cabinet is located in the Pediatric Unit 5 South, Pantry B.
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4 CENTRAL
A Kosher refrigerator is located across the hall and 1 door down from the Family Lounge. Coming from the elevators, it is on the left side with a Bikur Cholim sign on the door.
KOSHER FOOD FOR INPATIENTS
The hospital provides kosher meals and various packaged, kosher items, including grape juice and challa, for inpatients. Patients can dial "0" from any hospital phone and ask to speak to someone from Dietary Services regarding kosher food.
Hospital meals are commercially prepared and single serve (such as Meal Mart frozen dinners) and should be brought to patients with original packaging intact, along with disposable paper goods. Other typically available foods include individually wrapped foods with a hechsher, such as cereal, popsicles, etc.
Patients are advised to double check their meal tray upon receipt, as the hospital does not have kosher supervision.
Additionally, patients may request a mini-fridge for their personal use in their room. If none are available, there are two Bikur Cholim fridges that can be accessed through the Spiritual Care Office (contact info below.) Please check with a nurse before requesting, as not all rooms can accommodate the fridge.
KOSHER MEALS FOR VISITORS & CAREGIVERS
Bikur Cholim offers home-cooked Shabbos and Yom Tov meals for patients and their family members or friends staying with them in local hospitals. Contact us at 248-278-8484 to request meals. When possible, advance notice is appreciated.
These meals are dedicated in loving memory of Helen and Jack Lubliner, a"h.
Through our Parent Lunch program, we deliver lunches for parents of hospitalized children. Contact us at 248-278-8484 to request. When possible, advance notice is appreciated.
CHAPLAINCY
The Jewish chaplain on staff, Rabbi Yaakov Lasson, can be reached on his cell phone at 410-209-7794 or by email at jlasson2@hfhs.org.
Chaplains can be also reached by calling 248-349-8271 or by dialing "0" from any hospital phone and asking to be connected to the Spiritual Care Office - any chaplain will be happy to help you. In case you need help on Shabbos or Yom Tov, the office is located immediately past the Bikur Cholim Room, on the way to the Chapel, close to the Nine Mile Rd entrance.
SHABBOS Assistance
SHABBOS KITS
Shabbos kits containing battery-operated candles, grape juice, bentcher, besomim and more are available to enhance Shabbos or Yom Tov spent in a hospital or other care facility. Call Bikur Cholim at 248-278-8484 to request a kit.
Electric Shabbos candles can be requested from the Spiritual Care Office, from a Chaplain or from a Bikur Cholim volunteer. Candles can also be found in the cabinet in the Bikur Cholim room.
Shabbos kits are dedicated in loving memory of Helen and Jack Lubliner, a"h.
SHABBOS TRANSPORTATION
Tremp (previously Fruber) is a rideshare company, which operates on an account basis, but does not require a smartphone.
If you suspect you will need a taxi on Shabbos or Yom Tov, set up an account by calling Tremp at 732-479-7080. After setting up an account, no cash will be needed.
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ELEVATORS, ENTRANCES AND OTHER ACCESS INFO
info here
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LIGHT SENSORS
There are sensors that automatically turn on the light when entering the patient's bathrooms in the South Tower. Patients can ask a nurse or unit secretary to request that Maintenance bypass the sensor, leaving lights on continuously.
Many stairwells are Shabbos friendly, but some are not. Ask Security for help if needed; they are familiar with the stairwells and how to best access each floor.
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WALKING TO THE HOSPITAL ON SHABBOS
Note that Corewell Health Beaumont Royal Oak Hospital is not within the eruv.
Rather than walking on Greenfield to 13 Mile, turn right onto Webster (12 1/2 Mile) and walk towards the water tower (about halfway between Greenfield and Coolidge); there's an opening in the fence at the south end of the Beaumont parking lot. Walk towards the South Tower of hospital.
Additional information
Contact us with any other specific questions.
Donate TO HELP MORE COREWELL HEALTH PATIENTS
Your donation allows us to keep the Kosher Cabinets stocked, provide homemade Shabbos meals, and ensure comfortable accommodation for families. Every contribution makes a difference in the lives of patients and their loved ones.