As global and domestic cases of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) rise, we have implemented additional measures at our hospitals and clinics to protect the health of everyone we serve.
Temporary Visitor Restrictions
If You're Experiencing Symptoms
COVID-19 Screening at Our Facilities
Take this SCL Health COVID-19 Risk Assessment to learn more about the virus, check symptoms, and connect with one of our medical providers.
In an effort to protect the health and wellness of our patients, visitors and staff, our SCL Health hospitals and clinics have implemented temporary visitor restrictions, which may vary by location depending on the needs specific to the site of care.
Support personnel are able to accompany individuals with disabilities who are seeking medical care.
If you are visiting an SCL Health clinic, please call ahead if you have questions around their specific visitor restrictions.
Because seeing loved ones while patients are in our care is vital to their health and well-being, we wanted to share some alternate ways to communicate with your friends and family and stay in touch while they are in our care, including video, voice and text options.
COVID-19 is spread through person-to-person contact and by coming into contact with infected surfaces. You can help protect yourself and limit the spread of disease with these tips:
Signs and symptoms of infection with the new coronavirus can be mild to severe and include:
Symptoms may appear 14 days after exposure.
Those with underlying medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes or chronic lung disease should take extra precautions to avoid unnecessary exposure.
Symptoms of COVID-19 range from mild to severe, and some people don't show symptoms at all. Depending on what symptoms you may be experiencing, you have options with SCL Health.
Take this SCL Health COVID-19 Risk Assessment to learn more about the virus, check symptoms, and connect with one of our medical providers.
You’ll answer a series of questions about your medical history and current symptoms. An SCL Health provider can help assess your symptoms based on the most recent updates from the CDC.
This option costs $35 and is not covered by insurance.
You will only be charged for the e-visit if a diagnosis is made and treatment options suggested. If you are referred to an in-person physician visit, you will not be charged for the e-visit. Learn more.
You can meet by video with SCL Health physicians for video visit appointments.
For existing appointments and when clinically appropriate, you can request to convert your in-person visit to a video visit. Learn more.
Call your doctor if:
You have symptoms and
Have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or
Have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19 as outlined by CDC
If your symptoms are severe, seek emergency care or call 911.
Call the Emergency Room in advance or tell the 911 dispatch operator that you think may have been exposed to COVID-19 and describe the symptoms you are experiencing. Your doctor must provide an order for testing in advance of your arrival.