Coronavirus (COVID-19)
This page offers information and resources for Roosevelt General Hospital
& Clinic patients and the community, including steps to take if you
are concerned you may have coronavirus.
Resources
COVID-19 Vaccine
Getting Vaccinated
Learn more about
what to expect at your COVID-19 vaccination appointment and get
helpful tips on how to reduce pain and discomfort from common side effects after getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Vaccine Safety
Learn more about how CDC is
ensuring the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in the United States.
Vaccine Registration
Any New Mexico resident who wishes to get the vaccine MUST register thru
the State Department of Health. Please visit,
cvvacine.nmhealth.org to register you or a family member. You will be asked to completed your
contact information, insurance information and a medical questionnaire.
You will be able to select your appointment date and time. Use the same
process to schedule your COVID-19 vaccine booster.
Drive-thru Flu Shot Event hosted by RGH in October 2020
Medical professionals administered 251 influenza vaccinations on Saturday,
October 19. Due to the pandemic, the regularly scheduled health fair--were
flu shots are given free to the public--was not hosted. Because flu shots
are an important part of prevention, more than a dozen employees opted
to volunteer to host the event and provide the community with their flu
immunization. Thank you to everyone who supported this community event.
Drive-thru COVID-19 Testing by RGH in May 2020
RGH tested 154 community members at the drive-thru COVID-19 testing event
on Saturday, May 2 at ENMU Greyhound football stadium. The National Guard
flew the specimens to the SLD lab via Blackhawk helicopter. There was
only one confirmed positive test returned from the 154 tested. Thank you
to everyone who supported this community event.
Hotline Numbers
Coronavirus Health Hotline: 1-855-600-3453
Use the number above if you have HEALTH related questions concerning COVID-19.
Coronavirus Information Hotline: 1-833-551-0518
Use the number above if you have NON-HEALTH related questions concerning
COVID-19 such as supplies, meals, work, childcare, etc.
RGH COVID-19 Nurse Hotline: 575-356-9292
Contact a nurse from RGH through the hotline number. You will be asked
a series of questions by guidance of symptom checker. Once you have completed
with the symptom checker, you will be directed for next steps. Hotline
is available, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Services offered by RGH
Medicare Annual Wellness Visits
Current Clinic Hours Available
Weekend Walk-In Clinic
COVID-19 Testing
How can I get tested for COVID-19, Influenza or Strep?
- Visit the RGH Clinic during normal business hours or extended hours for
testing of COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. You don't necessarily
need an appointment, walk-ins are accepted; however, if the clinic becomes
full you may be asked to make an appointment. Please bring a photo ID
and your insurance card to register. Make sure to wear a facemask when
entering the clinic or hospital.
When should I visit the Emergency Room?
- Reasons to seek emergency attention with COVID-19 are no different than
reasons for going to an emergency department for other medical conditions:
if you are having trouble breathing or significant shortness of breath,
please seek medical attention. Remember, it is important that you contact
the Emergency Department prior to visiting if you have symptoms or could
be infected. This measure is specifically put in place to protect others
from contracting the virus.
Is there a treatment for COVID-19?
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There is no specific treatment for COVID-19 and most cases will resolve
on their own. In fact, 80% of cases are mild.
Unless you have serious, emergent symptoms, you should not enter emergency
departments. Entering medical facilities unnecessarily puts others at risk, increasing
the potential to both infect others in the facility who would be more
susceptible and reduce the facility’s ability to care for other patients.
Who is at the highest risk for COVID-19?
Some people are at higher risk for COVID-19 complications, including:
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Older adults
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Patients with chronic health conditions such as diabetes; lung, kidney
or heart diseases; as well as patients who smoke
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Patients with compromised immune systems, such as those undergoing chemotherapy
or taking certain types of medications
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Higher-risk patients who experience COVID-19 symptoms should contact their
provider immediately
Patients who have appointments within the hospital or the clinic will also
be asked screening questions about travel, fever and respiratory illness.
Those who answer yes to those questions will be given a surgical mask
to wear and may be isolated from the general waiting room.
What type of self-care can I do at home for mild symptoms?
- Stay home unless you need to leave for medical care
- Separate yourself from other people and animals in your home. Stay in a
specific room and use a separate bathroom, if possible.
- Use a face mask, cover your cough and wash your hands frequently.
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For more information on self-care visit
CDC
Prevention
The CDC recommends
everyday preventive actions to help reduce the spread of this illness:
- Getting the vaccine
- Wear a face mask if you are not fully vaccinated or in designated areas
by the CDC
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Wash your hands well and frequently—at least 20 seconds with soap
and water or with hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Cover cough/sneeze with a tissue, and then throw the tissue in the trash
- Clean/disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular
household cleaning spray or wipe
- Practice and abide by social distancing as governed by your state or city officials
Symptoms
- Fever
- Coughing
- Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing
- Loss of taste or smell
- Chills
- Headache
- Body aches
- Nausea
- Diarrhea