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CDC Guidelines

  - Observe the 6' rule when dealing with people.....
  - Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds and or use alcohol based hand sanitizer...
 -  Avoid close contact with people....
 -  Do not shake hands....
 -   Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands...
 -  Cough are sneeze into a tissue or into your elbow...then wash your hands....
 -   Stay home if you are sick...

ADVICE -

1.  IF AT ALL POSSIBLE - STAY HOME. 

2.  USE YOUR PHONE TO ASK QUESTIONS INSTEAD OF DRIVING TO ASK IN PERSON.
    BROOKSVILLE TOWN OFFICE 326-4518
    BROOKSVILLE POST OFFICE 326-4873
    BLUE HILL TOWN OFFICE - 374-2281
    TRADEWINDS - COMMUNITY PHARMACY - 374-3707
    WALGREENS PHARMACY - 374-3565
    CASTINE COMMUNITY HEALTH - 326-4348
    BLUE HILL HOSPITAL - 374-3400
        
3.  IF YOU NEED SUPPLIES CALL TO FIND OUT PROTOCOL FOR PICKING UP BEFORE
     LEAVING HOME.
    BUCKS HARBOR MARKET - 326-8683
    TRADEWINDS - 374- 5137
    TRADEWINDS - COMMUNITY PHARMACY - 374-3707
    WALGREENS PHARMACY - 374-3565  
     HAMMOND LUMBER - 374-2814
     VIKING LUMBER- 374- 5645

4. DO NOT LEAVE HOME FOR DOCTOR, DENTIST OR CLINIC APPOINTMENTS BEFORE
 CALLING FIRST. THE OFFICES MAY BE CLOSED!!!

5.  IF YOU HAVE SOMEONE IN YOUR HOME WHO IS STILL TRAVELING AROUND COMING
IN CONTACT WITH PEOPLE WITH OUT ACTUAL NEED. PLEASE STRESS TO THEM OUT
SIDE CONTACT IS NOT ONLY DANGEROUS TO THEM.....BUT ALSO TO THOSE THEY
GO HOME TO.

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A LINK TO CO-VID-19 STATS




From Northern Light Health

A Message to Our Patients About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Northern Light Health is taking measures to promote the safety and health of our communities and we need your help. You can make a difference in how this virus spreads as this event plays out across our world, country, and state. If you can stay home, please do, it could save someone’s life.

At this moment, the state of Maine has a relatively low number of positive cases for COVID-19, but this is in part because we have not had the resources to test everyone we would like to. It is highly likely that there are many undiagnosed cases, and people without symptoms in our communities. The most important thing you can do right now is help flatten the curve by staying home as much as possible and practicing good physical social distancing.
 
The most effective thing you can do to stay healthy is routinely wash your hands with soap and water for 40 seconds and practice good social, physical distancing of six feet or more. If you feel unwell, if you think you have COVID-19, or if you may have been exposed to someone who does you should stay home, rest, and drink plenty of clear fluids. Keep track of your symptoms. If they persist or worsen call our hotline to be screened 1-844-489-1822. (Call volumes may be high and a wait time to speak with one of our nurses could be long.)

The questions asked on this call help determine next steps for your care, whether it be self-isolating at home, heading to a COVID-19 assessment site, or going to the hospital. The staff who answer the calls on this hotline will help determine the best next steps to ensure you get the right level of care in the right place. Thank you for helping us keep our communities healthy. 

Dedicated COVID-19 assessment sites help us prevent the spread of this virus to other patients and staff and help us preserve personal protective equipment. COVID-19 assessment sites also preserve patient care space for those who need it most, help protect our staff at our primary care practices, and make sure we’re using our personal protecting equipment (PPE) and supplies wisely. Visitors to these sites must complete the phone triage process above before being seen.

Updates
  • Testing criteria has recently changed across Maine and at this time COVID-19 tests are only administered to people in hospitals, healthcare workers and first responders. If these criteria change, we will let you know.
  • Please call ahead before visiting one of our hospitals, all of our facilities have recently restricted visitors to help keep our patients healthy.
  •  Our providers are looking for ways to continue to care for you while respecting the precaution of social distancing. We are launching a virtual visit option using Zoom, it will keep your personal health information safe, and will help you get the care you need from our care teams while you’re at home.
  • Northern Light Pharmacy offers a mail order prescription service to help limit possible exposure, and curbside and delivery in some areas, click here to learn more about these services.
 
We encourage you to stay informed and have created a COVID-19 page on our website to provide you with the most up-to-date information and resources to help guide you to prevent the spread of the virus should you, or a loved one, experience symptoms. Other good resources for information about COVID-19 include the US CDC, the Maine State CDC, and the World Health Organization.
 
The safety and well-being of our community is our highest priority. As this situation continues to evolve, we encourage you to visit our website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, and Twitter. We will continue you update you with regular emails with all the latest information about COVID-19.
 
Be well and stay safe.


From Northern Light Health 4/08/2020

Telehealth – The Care You Need, Right at Home
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, it’s important to us that you continue to get the care you need. That’s why we want to tell you to about our newly expanded telehealth (virtual care) options.

Telehealth visits work just like face to face visits with your provider and happen over video. Using a computer, cell phone, or tablet you can see and hear your provider and they can see and hear you. Talk about your conditions(s), symptoms, get a prescription, get a diagnosis, and more.

How to schedule a telehealth visit.
At this time, we’ll be reaching out to patients to schedule telehealth visits, you can also reach out to us to see if telehealth is right for you and your condition. Just call your doctor’s office.

Most insurers cover telehealth visits.
More and more insurers are allowing telehealth options to limit community exposure to COVID-19. If you have questions about whether your insurance will cover telehealth for an upcoming visit, please call your insurance provider.

Patient privacy and telehealth.
Northern Light Health uses a Healthcare specific Zoom software that is HIPAA compliant to ensure that your privacy is safe.

Ensuring your safety and that of our employees while delivering high quality care is important to us. Working together, even from afar, we can keep your health a priority.


Please remember:
  • If you feel unwell, if you think you have COVID-19, or if you may have been exposed to someone who does, you should stay home, rest, and drink plenty of clear fluids. Keep track of your symptoms. If they persist or worsen call our hotline to be screened 1-844-489-1822. You must complete the phone triage process before you can be seen at an COVID-19 assessment site.
  • Testing criteria has changed. At this time COVID-19 tests are only administered to people in hospitals, healthcare workers and first responders, or in group living situations including skilled nursing facilities. If these criteria change, we will let you know.
  • Please call ahead before visiting one of our healthcare locations, all of our facilities have restricted visitors at this time to help keep our patients healthy.
  • Northern Light Pharmacy offers a mail order prescription service to help limit possible exposure, and curbside and delivery in some areas, click here to learn more about these services.
 
It’s easy to stay informed.
We have created a COVID-19 page on our website to provide you with the most up-to-date information and resources to help guide you to prevent the spread of the virus should you, or a loved one, experience symptoms. Other reliable resources for information about COVID-19 include the US CDC, the Maine State CDC, and the World Health Organization. You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram, SnapChat, and Twitter for ongoing news and updates.
 
As always, your safety and well-being are our highest priority. We will continue you update you with regular emails with all the latest information about COVID-19.
 
Be well and stay safe.


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