I'll add my good thought and thanks givings for her return to health and home. So glad to hear her cats will be taken care of, too.

Over here, a patient in hospital is free to bring their own cellphone/mobile and use it except in cases where it may interfere with certain equipment. If she doesn't have one, maybe a pre-pay would be an option? I know the cost per minute is higher, but one can keep adding minutes via credit/debit card. May not be any more expensive than the hospital pay for tv/phone?

All the best from Colorado,

kat