Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

We know that COVID-19 is on everyone’s mind, including our patients and the community Please take a minute and review the information and links for updated information. 

 

Here are some tips on the best way to keep yourself and others healthy:

• Wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds (sing Happy Birthday twice), often and well. If you can’t wash them, use an alcohol based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. It is especially important to clean hands after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with your elbow or a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. DO NOT cover your cough with your hand.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• If you are not feeling well, STAY HOME.
• Disinfect frequently-touched objects and surfaces, such as door knobs, phones, toilet handles, and light switches.
• People that are most at risk for COVID-19 are adults 60 years of age and older and/or people who have chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease, or diabetes are at higher risk for more serious complications from COVID-19.

 

Helpful information:

• CDC: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
• Twitter: www.twitter.com/MaricopaHealth www.twitter.com/SaludMaricopa
• Arizona Department of Health Services, Local tracker: https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/index.php#novel-coronavirus-home
• Arizona Tribal Updates: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15AMRtVLl1RT2ZTC13H1bhPfZtVRntDOkDvHZwQ29tKQ/edit#gid=0
• Maricopa county Department of Public Health has developed a webpage specifically with recommendations for those at high risk, www.Maricopa.gov/Coronavirus , (English & Spanish).
• Important Navajo Nation COVID-19 alerts/updates will be shared through Amber Alert. Text “NavajoNation” to 888777 to receive text alerts or visit: www.alertnn.com
• FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control: https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus-rumor-control

 

If you have any questions, concerns, or believe you may be experiencing symptoms, please call us at (602) 279-5262. We are here to assist you. Our medical clinics, behavioral health services, and WIC clinics are open and available to you.

Telephonic visits are available at NATIVE HEALTH. You can now access NATIVE HEALTH Medical and Behavioral Health providers and WIC services from your phone. Call (602) 279-5262.

 

Also, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, please call us before you enter one of our clinics:

• Coughing
• Fever
• Sore or scratchy throat
• Runny or stuffed nose
• Rash
• Sneezing

Although most of our patients are having their appointments with our providers through the phone, some will still have to come in for an on-site visit. If you are one of those patients that has to come into our clinic please don’t forget to wear a mask to protect yourself and those around you.

 

Click here to access NATIVE HEALTH COVID-19 Resources Page

Due to the rapidly increasing concerns and changes related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, NATIVE HEALTH is taking preventative measures to limit any potential spreading. As many of you may know the CDC has recommended that workplaces limit agency gatherings and limit non-essential work travel. Based on these recommendations, NATIVE HEALTH has currently suspended all activities, classes, meetings and other programs until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience.