I do not know of any hospital that could survive without access to the internet....all docs and most medical professionals use it on the job...hey I worked at a clinic where some of the staff would access "overstock.com' on their 'breaks'...I thought that was kind of unprofessional, but, anyway, all hosptials have access, however, they may limit it to patients. She might ask to use the hospital library. I would think they would understand people have to keep in touch online...it is how we live now a days! If she is going to be there any length of time, this needs to be pursued!! There is no way this hospital is unplugged, unless it is Amish affliated. (No I am not offending any religious group---it is just as far as I know, they have remained off the grid....my humor hasn't.)