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Per CDC and ODH guidelines, Southwoods Health is recommending all patients and visitors – regardless of their vaccination status – continue to wear face coverings when in a Southwoods facility/medical office.

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus. To date, cases of COVID-19 have spread around the world, making the condition one of the most rapidly emerging infectious diseases.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Mahoning County Public Health has launched a vaccine registration system. This system connects people with local healthcare providers that provide access to the COVID-19 vaccines.

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COVID-19 Testing Available

COVID-19 testing is available at our Boardman, Campbell and Columbiana Express Care locations. No appointment necessary.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China. To date, cases of COVID-19 have spread around the world, making the condition one of the most rapidly emerging infectious diseases.

COVID-19 can cause fever, cough, shortness of breath, flu-like symptoms and loss of taste and smell. The virus is spread through the air by respiratory droplets when someone coughs or sneezes and through human contact or touching inanimate objects, much like the cold or flu.

Additional information on COVID-19 is available at the CDC website here https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ and the ODH website here coronavirus.ohio.gov.

Patient Information

Southwoods is recommending all patients – regardless of their vaccination status – continue to wear face coverings when in a Southwoods facility/medical office.

Patients exhibiting symptoms of possible COVID-19 are instructed NOT to come to the facility.

Symptoms can include:

    • Fever, chills or chills with shaking
    • Difficulty breathing
    • Cough or shortness of breath
    • Sore throat
    • Nasal congestion
    • Runny nose
    • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
    • Headache
    • Muscle pain
    • Loss of taste or smell
    • Flu-like symptoms

Pre-admission screening assessments are administered to all patients entering the hospital for scheduled procedures.

Visitor Information

Infections like influenza and COVID-19 are especially dangerous to our patients. Please help us protect your loved ones.

Southwoods is recommending all visitors – regardless of their vaccination status – continue to wear face coverings when in a Southwoods facility/medical office.

For the safety of our patients and staff, do NOT visit if any of the following apply and do NOT visit until you have completely recovered:

  • Fever, chills or chills with shaking
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Cough or shortness of breath
  • Sore throat
  • Nasal congestion
  • Runny nose
  • Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea
  • Headache
  • Muscle pain
  • Loss of taste or smell
  • Flu-like symptoms

 

The Surgical Hospital at Southwoods

  • Visitors to our Inpatient Unit will be limited to two (2) guests at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwoods Health doing to help reduce transmission risk?

  • During this time, Southwoods is assessing all hospital patients for symptoms using CDC guidelines as part of the pre-admission phone screening.
  • Patients and visitors exhibiting symptoms of possible COVID-19 are instructed not to come to the facility.
  • We are recommending all staff, patients and visitors continue to wear face coverings. Patients and visitors are required to bring their own face coverings in an effort to conserve PPE for our healthcare workers.
  • Our Housekeeping Team is more frequently disinfecting high-touch areas.
  • We are actively communicating with local healthcare agencies and other hospitals to coordinate response.

Can I get tested for COVID-19 at Southwoods Health?

  • COVID-19 testing is available at our Southwoods Express Care locations. Click here for more information.

Is there a vaccine for COVID-19?