Current Information for Healthcare Consumers

Wednesday, August 05, 2020

Information for Health Care Consumers

Prevent the spread of coronavirus by staying up to date and following guidance from the CDC and your state and local public health departments.

For your protection and the protection of all health care personnel, we ask for your help with slowing the spread of COVID-19. Simple actions together will make a tremendous difference in the number of cases and deaths resulting from COVID-19. Share these tips below with your family and friends to help slow the spread and flatten the curve.

Avoid contact with people who are sick
Cover your cough or sneeze, wash your hands

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
Clean and disinfect surfaces frequently
STAY AT HOME WHEN SICK
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Wash your hands before eating, after using the restroom, and upon returning home
Avoid shaking hands and opt for an elbow cross or fist bump as a greeting instead
Wear a homemade cloth face covering when out buying essential items from the grocery store or pharmacy
Practice physical distancing, keeping 6 feet between yourself and other individuals
Maintain your personal health and wellness, following a healthy diet, get adequate rest, and minimize stress to strengthen your immune system
If you have a chronic illness, make sure you are working with your clinician to follow medication regimes for the maintenance and control of your condition and discuss your risks for COVID-19
Check in frequently with your friends and relatives as we practice social distancing.