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Elective Surgery FAQs for Patients
April 29, 2020Is the hospital clean and safe? Our hospital is clean and safe – just like it always has been! One of the core elements of properly managing infectious diseases is the cleanliness of our physical facility. Our Environmental Services team uses ultraviolet technology to kill surface spores and disinfects ALL equipment, reception and waiting areas, restrooms, chairs,…
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Keeping our patients safe during COVID-19
April 24, 2020How isolation treatment works in managing infectious diseases By: Merita Burney, Chief Nursing Officer Treating infectious diseases, including the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), is not new to hospitals, and the guidelines for protecting patients, staff and visitors are comprehensive and evidence-based. You hear often that COVID-19 patients are treated in isolation, and…
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COVID-19 Online Risk Assessment Available
April 23, 2020To help support the health of our community, we are providing access to an online COVID-19 risk assessment developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This tool does NOT provide a diagnosis, and it should NOT be used as a substitute for an assessment made by a healthcare provider. Begin CDC Online Assessment To be tested, visit one of the following…
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Minutes Matter: Don’t Put Your Heart Health On Hold During COVID-19
April 23, 2020When a heart attack strikes, every minute matters. In fact, the first few minutes are critical in determining the short-term and long-term outcome for the patient. While the world continues to focus on the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, cardiovascular disease, or heart disease, is still the leading cause of death in the United States – and as such –…
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