COVID-19/Vaccine Messages

Things to know in preparation for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine:

• While some vaccines may require two doses, at least one vaccine in development may require only one dose to be effective.
• Vaccines will be available based on the prioritization schedule set by the government.
• The vaccine will be no cost to you through your insurance or a government program for the uninsured.

For further information, contact your primary care physician.

In order keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are following strict protocols that will affect how you come into our office. These protocols will help protect our patients and staff.

• Only patients with appointments will be allowed to enter the building.
• Upon entering the building, patients are required to wear a face mask.
• A member of our staff will immediately record the patient’s temperature.
• Only essential caregivers will be allowed to join the patient during their visit. Essential caregivers are required to wear a face mask.
• Drivers or other individuals accompanying the patient will be asked to wait in their vehicles.

Our practice strictly adheres to the standards for infection-control by wearing personal protective gear, using hospital-grade disinfectants, practicing the latest sterilization protocols, utilizing single-use disposable materials, and more. Every effort we have in place is to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. If you or any member of your household has a cough, fever, and/or flu-like symptoms, please reschedule your appointment.

Thank you for calling.

The hospital is experiencing heavier than normal call volume due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. Please listen to the following instructions carefully.

If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.

This line is for non-emergencies only.

If you have NO Coronavirus symptoms but are seeking testing, please don’t visit the emergency room and expose yourself to others who are sick. The hospital emergency room can only screen for COVID-19 as medically necessary.

If you are sick, and are displaying symptoms such as fever and cough, please call ahead to your primary care physician or, if you don’t have a primary care physician, call ahead to your local urgent care center.

At this time, our visiting policies have been amended; please visit our hospital’s website for details.

For additional information, you may also consult the hospital’s website or the CDC web site at ‘www.cdc.gov’

The steps to protect yourself from COVID-19 are generally the same as those for flu prevention:

-Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

-Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands).

-Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

-Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

-Stay home if you are sick, restricting activities outside your home, except for seeking medical care.

-Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a household cleaning spray or wipes.

If you suspect you’ve been exposed to COVID-19, or are experiencing flu-like symptoms, you can now schedule a video visit with a board-certified physician within 15 minutes without leaving home, reducing further exposure to illness.

Visit the telemedicine section of our website.

Thank you for calling. We are concerned about our patients’ welfare in regard to the Coronavirus or COVID-19 and would like to prevent further transmission of the virus in our community. If you have respiratory symptoms such as coughing or difficulty breathing, call ahead so that we can take precautions to avoid the potential spread of germs during your appointment. If you develop life-threatening conditions such as severe shortness of breath, changes in mental status, severe dehydration, or other complications, hang up and 911 immediately or visit your nearest Emergency Department.

For more general information on COVID-19, please speak with a healthcare provider when they return to the line or visit the Centers for Disease Control’s website at: “C D C dot gov slash Coronavirus.

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Thank you for calling ______ Hospital.

The hospital is experiencing heavier than normal call volume due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak.

If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.

This line is for non-emergencies only.

If you have NO Coronavirus symptoms but are seeking testing, please don’t visit the emergency room and expose yourself to others who are sick. The hospital emergency room can only screen for COVID-19 Coronavirus as medically necessary.

If you are sick, if you have a fever and cough, please call ahead to your primary care physician or, if you don’t have a primary care physician, call ahead to your local urgent care center. Your physician or urgent care center can advise you as to what steps to take.

The best way to protect yourself and your family from infection is to practice good hygiene. Wash your hands with soap and water frequently, sneeze into a tissue or your arm, stay home if you don’t feel well, and avoid others who are sick.

For additional information, you may also consult the hospital’s web site at ‘dot org slash,’ or the CDC web site at ‘www dot cdc dot gov’

Thank you for calling.

The hospital is experiencing heavier than normal call volume due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.

If you have a medical emergency, please call 911.

This line is for non-emergencies only.

If you have NO Coronavirus symptoms but are seeking testing, please don’t visit the emergency room and expose yourself to others who are sick. The hospital emergency room can only screen for COVID-19 as medically necessary.

If you are sick, and are displaying symptoms such as fever and cough, please call ahead to your primary care physician or, if you don’t have a primary care physician, call ahead to your local urgent care center. Your physician or urgent care center can advise you as to what steps to take.

The best way to protect yourself and your family from infection is to practice good hygiene. Wash your hands with soap and water frequently; sneeze or cough into a tissue or your sleeve (not your hand); stay home if you don’t feel well; and avoid others who are sick.

For additional information, you may also consult the hospital’s website or the CDC website at ‘www dot cdc dot gov.’

The newly identified coronavirus, known as COVID-19, was first recognized in Wuhan, China, in early December 2019 and has spread throughout the world. While COVID-19 has been widely covered in the news media and the number of cases has grown substantially, respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing are much more likely to be caused by a seasonal illness like the flu, rather than COVID-19. The steps to protect yourself from COVID-19 are generally the same as those for flu prevention:

-Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

-Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands).

-Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

-Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

-Stay home if you are sick, restricting activities outside your home, except for seeking medical care.

-Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a household cleaning spray or wipes.

If you have respiratory symptoms such as coughing or difficulty breathing, call ahead to your healthcare provider so they can take precautions to avoid the potential spread of germs during your appointment. If you develop life-threatening conditions such as severe shortness of breath, changes in mental status, severe dehydration, or other complications, contact 911 immediately.

The newly identified coronavirus, known as COVID-19, was first recognized in Wuhan, China, in early December 2019 and has spread throughout the world. While COVID-19 has been widely covered in the news media and the number of cases has grown substantially, respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing are much more likely to be caused by a seasonal illness like the flu, rather than COVID-19. The steps to protect yourself from COVID-19 are generally the same as those for flu prevention:

-Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

-Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands).

-Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

-Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

-Stay home if you are sick, restricting activities outside your home, except for seeking medical care.

-Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a household cleaning spray or wipes.

-“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention” does not recommend that people who are well wear a face mask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including the flu and COVID-19. Face masks should be used only by people who show symptoms of these diseases to help prevent the spread of the disease to others.

If you are at higher risk for serious illness from COVID-19 because you are an older adult or because you have a serious long-term health problem such as heart disease, diabetes or lung disease, it is extra important for you to take actions to reduce your risk of getting sick with the disease.

If you think you may have come into contact with a person who has recently traveled to a country with a COVID-19 outbreak, and you have respiratory symptoms such as coughing or difficulty breathing, call ahead to your healthcare provider so they can take precautions to avoid the potential spread of germs during your appointment. If possible, wear a face mask on the way to your appointment to help prevent the spread of germs. If you develop life-threatening conditions such as severe shortness of breath, changes in mental status, severe dehydration, or other complications, contact 911 immediately.