Even as hospitals work to care for patients with COVID-19, it remains just as important that others in the community not delay critical care or avoid a necessary visit to the hospital. Dr. Douglas Ross, President of CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs, explains that communication with your primary care physician is the key to deciding whether a hospital or clinic visit is needed, or if it can be safely pushed to a later date. 

“We need to continue to re-educate that your outcomes are potentially going to be even worse if you delay care for non-COVID illness,” said Dr. Ross. 

CHI St. Vincent is closely monitoring all developments with COVID-19, and our staff is following the latest guidance from local and state health officials as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The safety of our visitors, patients, employees and physicians remains our highest priority. To learn more, including information about visiting hours, COVID-19 testing and tips to help prevent the spread of illness, visit chistvincent.com/covid-19.