St. Francis Urgent Care is preparing for an unprecedented “COVID-19/Flu” season.
You should too! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an unprecedented COVID-19 surge coupled with the upcoming flu season could lead to the “worst fall” health threat in history. CEO, Steve Sellars says, “The combination of flu and COVID-19 outbreaks in the fall is a tremendous threat to public health across the country. It will require a coordinated approach to ensure at-risk patients end up in the most appropriate clinical setting whether it’s for testing or treatment. Barring an emergency, going to an urgent care clinic first offers quick, no- appointment access to care at night. Just as important, it keeps non-emergency patients out of the ER leaving beds open for sickest patients to get potentially life-saving treatment.” Meanwhile, Sellars goes on to say, ” Urgent Care clinics have implemented protocols and training to make sure patients and staff in the clinic are safe.”
St. Francis Urgent Care is ready and committed to providing a safe clinical environment at all times adhering to all CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines. Additionally, our staff maintains “Anti- COVID-19” protocols including:
- No Contact Virtual Visits
- Wait-at-Home Option
- Strict Cleaning and Disinfection Processes at Clinics
- Masks Required
- Seating and Floor Marking to Ensure Social Distancing
- Temperature and Symptom Checks
Patients with COVID-19 symptoms are immediately isolated and treated according to CDC guidelines.
In addition to COVID-19 and flu care, St. Francis Urgent Care offers to same-day, no-appointment, walk-in care for minor illnesses and injuries for patients 3 months and older. Conditions treated include:
- Fever
- Cold and flu
- Minors cuts that may need stitches
- Possible broken bones or simple fractures
- Minor eye, ear, and skin infections
- Severe sore throat
- Sprains and strains
- Vomiting and diarrhea