03/20/2020
At Agrarian Wellness, it is my number one priority to ensure that you are receiving quality and evidence-based care. In the wake of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, I wanted to make you aware of the policies I have put into action, in an attempt to promote your safety and well-being.
As of now, March 20th, 2020, our office is remaining open to meet your women’s health needs.
1. In-person visits will be limited to visit types that require an examination or procedure.
2. All visits that can be performed remotely will be rescheduled as such. You will receive instructions on how to see Dr. Tia during your HIPAA compliant, virtual visit. If you are using insurance for your visit, we will verify coverage for this visit type. If your insurance does not cover virtual visits, Dr. Tia will call you to discuss your options.
In-Person visits:
If you find that you will be coming to our office for an in-person visit, we are following the CDC’s recommendations to protect our patients and our provider from COVID-19.
These include:
-Screening all patients for new respiratory infection symptoms before your visit
-Offering non-face-to-face options for patients
-Limiting the availability of seating in our waiting room to promote social distancing
-Increasing the frequency in which we clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces or objects, using an EPA registered, hospital grade disinfectant, for the appropriate contact times as indicated on the product’s label.
-Discouraging accompanying guest during your visit
-Your provider will wear a mask and gloves during your visit
If you are sick or feeling ill, we ask that you please reschedule your appointment. We are NOT offering COVID-19 testing in our office. If you believe that you have come in contact with the COVID-19 virus, Dr. Tia is offering virtual screening appointments to assess your symptoms and to make recommendations for testing. Please visit our website at: http://awcultivatinghealth.com/schedule-an-appointment/ to schedule your virtual appointment.
Prevention:
-The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
-The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
• Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
• Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
-These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
-Please follow the CDC’s recommendations for adequate hand washing with soap for at least 20 seconds, frequently throughout the day and if your hands are visibly dirty
-If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
-Avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, or mouth with unclean hands
-Sneeze into your elbow folds, not your hands
-Avoid contact with those who are sick
-If you are sick, wear a face mask. Otherwise, it is not necessary to wear a face mask
More details on prevention can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
Holistic Steps to Boost Your Immune System:
-Try to get 7-8 hours of sleep per night
-Eat the rainbow, with several servings of colorful fruits and vegetables daily
-Take a whole-foods based multivitamin
-Consider supplementing with Vitamin D3, Vitamin C, Zinc, Green Tea, or N-Acetyl Cystine (this does not mean stock up on supplements, but here are options if you are concerned)
-Stay active! Aim for 30 mins of movement daily
Dr. Tia will be posting information and health tips to her social media accounts. Be sure to follow for updates.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please use your patient portal or email: info@awcultivatinghealth.com
Thank you for your understanding.
You, your families and loved ones are in my prayers during this time.
Many Blessings,
Dr. Tia
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