Hospital Gift Shops have long been a staple in the entrance area of most hospitals, throughout history, selling a variety of goods from gum to get well gifts and personal care items to snacks. An oasis of calm in a hectic medical atmosphere, gift shops offer a way to step away from everything, providing those who utilize them an opportunity to do a little bit of shopping.
Since the very beginning and continuing into today, a gift shop has graced the hallways of HMC selling a variety of different products both handmade, store bought and dependent on the needs of the time. There has always been a constant in this equation that has made this successful. That constant is the presence of volunteers and their willingness to give of their time and talents to help support our gift shop.
Hopedale Medical Complex opened a new boutique style gift shop in the main entrance of the Hospital in late May of 2016. Celebrating the importance of volunteers, the gift shop is named the Candy Striper Gift Shop and utilizes antique medical equipment throughout for displays, showcasing not only an entirely new gift shop inventory but also the rich history of Hopedale Medical Complex.
From purses to jewelry and cards to gift items, the boutique gift shop will have a little bit of something for everyone meeting the needs of those not only here at the complex, but also the Hopedale Community. Consider coming and shopping at the Candy Striper Gift Shop for your next gift purchase and see what we have to offer. Store hours are from 10am-2pm on select weekdays. Call 309-449-4290 to see what the hours are for this week.
