This includes providing appropriate personal protective equipment for caregivers and patients, limiting access into our facilities, restricting visitation, canceling public events, suspending non-essential procedures and performing temperature checks for everyone who enters our doors.Īll of Cleveland Clinic Martin Health’s emergency departments remain open for care and we encourage the public to seek immediate medical attention for symptoms that suggest serious medical emergencies, such as stroke or heart attack.
It’s important to remember that delays in receiving life-saving care for stroke or heart attack symptoms can lead to permanent disability or even death.ĭuring this unprecedented time, Cleveland Clinic Martin Health has taken a number of steps to ensure our hospitals are safe for our caregivers and patients and help limit the spread of the virus. Patients may be reluctant to seek immediate medical care for health emergencies due to fear of contracting COVID-19. There are a reduced number of visits to local emergency departments as residents continue to stay home and practice social distancing. If your need is urgent but not an emergency, you can go online to request an appointment with a nurse practitioner or physician assistant who can see you in a timely fashion.Ī Message to Our Community About Emergency Care You can also see a provider with a virtual visit from your laptop, tablet or smart phone. In that case, please consider alternative walk-in options or urgent care clinic. If your condition isn’t life-threatening, know that your insurance company could deny payment. The emergency room is a busy place! Longer wait times are common.
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