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Coronavirus Updates

If you are feeling ill, even if your symptoms are unrelated to COVID-19, we still want to provide for your healthcare needs. Please do not forgo serious medical care for any reason.

CDC Resources:

About Contact Tracing

How to Isolate If You Are Sick

When to Quarantine

Vaccination

The COVID-19 vaccination is still in limited supply. We are currently providing vaccinations to those in the Colorado Phase 1A and those “above the dotted line” in Phase 1B. (Please see the diagram of the distribution phases for more details.) This includes high- and moderate-risk health care workers and first responders, as well as individuals age 70 and above. Those in long term care facilities are scheduled to receive vaccinations in January as well.
Please continue to wear a mask and avoid gatherings, as it will take time for vaccinations to be made available to all who wish to be vaccinated. Vaccinations are intended to prevent COVID-19 illness, but it is untested how well the vaccines may prevent the virus from spreading from one person to another.
As of Monday, January 4, 2021, we are not currently vaccinating anyone in the Phase 2, or Phase 3 risk groups. As soon as we are able to provide vaccination for these groups, we will announce it on our website and social media channels. Please be patient with our staff as we navigate this vaccine rollout.
*According to the CDPHE, the vaccination timeline is subject to change based on the supply chain. Prioritization subject to change based on data, science, and availability.
Click here for an FAQ about the COVID-19 Vaccine.

Appointments

  • All Valley-Wide locations are open and serving patients.
  • In order to reduce exposure, we are restricting access to one individual who is essential for a patient’s care. If the patient is a child, only one parent or guardian can accompany the child. For patients who are minors or have special needs, one parent, guardian or caretaker may accompany them. 
  • All patients over the age of two, and allowed escorts, will be required to wear a mask in the clinic.
    1. If an individual does not have a mask, the clinic will provide them with a medical grade mask.
    2. If a patient is picking up a prescription or will be in the lobby for less than 15 minutes, they can remain in their cloth mask. All people in the lobby need to have a face covering.
    3. If you are in one of our clinics for reasons that will take more than 15 minutes, such as an appointment, we will give you a medical grade mask to wear. 
  • At the door, we will take your temperature with a no-touch thermometer, and you will be asked a series of screening questions to determine whether you have symptoms of COVID-19.
  • Please maintain social distancing guidelines while inside our locations. 
  • If you have symptoms of COVID-19, please tell us immediately. We will check you in from your vehicle and escort you directly to an exam room.
  • If you’re coming to us for a COVID-19 test, you must call our triage line (1-833-350-1113 ext. 4) ahead of time to determine whether you are eligible for testing, and so that our clinical staff can be ready for your testing appointment.
  • For your peace of mind: the common areas of our clinics are being cleaned and disinfected at least every 2 hours. 

Testing Sites:

  • The following sites have testing available each week. Each site is listed with their testing dates and times. You must pass the criteria provided by the CDC in order to be tested. Please note that you must call our triage line at 1-833-350-1113 and press ext. 4 before coming into the clinic for a COVID-19 test.

    CDC Criteria for testing:

    • People who have symptoms of COVID-19.
    • People who have had close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more) with someone with confirmed COVID-19.
    • People who have been asked or referred to get testing by their healthcare provider, local or state health department.

San Luis Valley Locations:

Guadalupe Health Center

Address: W 10th Ave and Dahlia St., Antonito, CO 81120

Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.

San Luis Health Center

233 Main St, San Luis, CO 81152

Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Family Medical Center

186 Hurt St, Center, CO 81125

Hours: Monday –Wednesday 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. 

Convenient Care Community Clinic

1131 Main St, Alamosa, CO 81101

Hours: Monday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – noon and 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, 8 a.m. – noon and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Upper Arkansas Valley Locations:

Valley-Wide Cañon City

Address: 121 N 6th Street, Cañon City, CO 81212

Hours: Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Arkansas Valley Locations:

Las Animas Clinic

245 Vine Ave, Las Animas, CO 81054

Hours: Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Rocky Ford Clinic

903 S 12th St, Rocky Ford, CO 81067

Hours: Wednesdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Valley-Wide Ordway

319 Main Street, Ordway, CO 81063

Hours: Thursdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

La Junta Clinic

1012 Belmont Ave, La Junta, CO 81050

Hours: Monday – Sunday: 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. and 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.

General FAQ

Valley-Wide Health Systems is closely monitoring updates related to the COVID-19 virus coming from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE) and Environment and the local county health departments in our regions.

VWHS is actively monitoring the situation and refining response plans to ensure our procedures reflect the most current recommendations for maintaining the safety of our patients, staff and community.

What should I do if I think I have symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19)?

The best thing to do first, is to call one of the area coronavirus hotlines to speak with a triage nurse about your symptoms. The triage nurse will then inform you whether you are recommended to pursue testing.

SLV Region:

  • Rio Grande Hospital 719-657-4990
  • SLVHealth Respiratory Clinic 719-589-3000 ext. 9 
  • Valley-Wide Health Systems 1-833-350-1113 ext. 4 (M-F), 719-589-2562 (Sa/Su)

Upper and Lower AKV Region:

  • Valley-Wide Health Systems 1-833-350-1113 ext. 4 (M-F), 719-589-2562 (Sa/Su)

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

  • Fever or chills
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle or body aches
  • Headache
  • New loss of taste or smell
  • Sore throat
  • Congestion or runny nose
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Diarrhea

*This list does not include all possible symptoms. This list was created by the CDC, and will continue so be updated as the CDC publishes new information. 

**In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and death.

How long do COVID-19 symptoms last?

  • It depends on severity of illness.

How long does it take to start showing symptoms after being exposed to COVID-19?

  • 2-14 days

When to seek emergency medical attention:

Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:

  • Trouble breathing
  • Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • New confusion
  • Inability to wake or stay awake
  • Bluish lips or face

*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency room: Please notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.

How serious is COVID-19?

  • Since COVID-19 is a new disease and there is more to learn about the virus, the current understanding about how it spreads is largely based on what is known about similar respiratory illnesses.
  • Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.
  • According to the World Health Organization, about 80% of COVID-19 cases are mild.

Higher risk groups include

  • Older people (over age 60), especially those over 80 years.
  • People who have chronic medical conditions like heart, lung, or kidney disease, or diabetes.
  • Older people with chronic medical conditions are at greatest risk

Resources:

Mental Health Resources:

The global COVID-19 outbreak is a new and unknown situation for many people, causing feelings of anxiety, stress, fear, and grief. These mental health resources may be of assistance.

Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During and Infectious Disease Outbreak

Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teacher During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak

Recursos de salud mental en español:

Cómo hablar con los niños: consejos para los cuidadores, padres y maestros durante un brote de una enfermedad contagiosa

Cómo cuidar de su salud conductual: consejos para lidiar con medidas de precaucion durante un brote de una enfermedad contagiosa: distanciamiento social, cuarentena y aislamiento

Cómo lidiar con el estrés durante un brote de una enfermedad contagiosa

More Resources:

  • San Luis Valley Health Coronavirus FAQ
  • CDC Coronavirus FAQ
  • CDPHE Coronavirus FAQ
  • SLV Emergency
Updated: October 23, 2020; November 11, 2020; November 13, 2020
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