COVID-19

WOODLANDS’ COVID-19 POLICIES

Woodlands Medical Specialists remains open and continues to closely monitor the COVID-19 virus. We strongly encourage patients who are NOT experiencing flu-like symptoms to continue with their prescribed treatment regimen and to practice good hygiene and limit social encounters.

IF YOU HAVE HAD A KNOWN EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 OR IF YOU HAVE HAD A POSITIVE TEST WITHIN THE PAST 14 DAYS, PLEASE DO NOT ENTER OUR FACILITY. PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICES BY PHONE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. 850-696-4000.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR VISIT:

VISIT US SAFELY

We have implemented more stringent safety procedures in an effort to keep our patients and staff safe and limit exposure to illness. Please prepare for your upcoming appointment by taking the following steps:

Masks are optional. However, we encourage our patients who are immunocompromised to continue to wear a mask within our facility.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, such as coughing, fever, and shortness of breath, call your Woodlands provider prior to your appointment: (850) 696-4000.

WOODLANDS' RESPONSE TO COVID-19

The safety of our patients and employees is our number one concern. We are closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus and are staying up-to-date on the latest news and information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We have emphasized an array of preventative measures to protect our patients and staff from exposure to illness. In addition to screening all guests prior to entering our facility, we have also:

Implemented an internal COVID-19 task force that is continuing to closely monitor the situation.
Placed alcohol-based hand sanitizers throughout our practice for patients and employees to use frequently, in addition to hand washing.
Implemented more stringent and frequent anti-viral cleaning of all surfaces within all practice locations including the removal of unnecessary modes of transmission (such as magazines in waiting areas).
Mandated that all employees feeling unwell stay home.
Asked that all patients experiencing symptoms of the COVID-19 virus stay home from their appointment and contact their primary care provider for additional instructions.

TRUSTED RESOURCES

We urge you to turn to trusted, reliable sources for information about COVID-19, to help you avoid misinformation. It is important to understand the facts to avoid unnecessary or misplaced fear. We recommend these websites:

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention: Coronavirus

World Health Organization: Coronavirus

National Cancer Institute: What People with Cancer Should Know

U.S. Food & Drug Administration: Message to Cancer Patients