COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Pandemic News for Saunders County & Beyond
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We know our community is eager to receive the vaccine. And we are eager for you to receive it as well. SMC currently does not have vaccines for ages 65+ or the general public. Patients with chronic medical conditions will be vaccinated as a priority within the age groups. Check back here for updates. As we receive vaccines, each age group and priority will be contacted.
Vaccine Update 1-14-21
We know our community is eager to receive the vaccine. And we are eager for you to receive it as well. SMC currently does not have vaccines for ages 65+ or the general public. Patients with chronic medical conditions will be vaccinated as a priority within the age groups. Check back here for updates. As we receive vaccines, each age group and priority will be contacted.
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Saunders Medical Center received its first shipment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine this week. Based on the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services and Three Rivers Public Health Department, we are currently providing vaccines to SMC Staff and Emergency Medical Services within the communities that we serve. Staff vaccinations started yesterday (12/21/2020) and EMS will start tomorrow (12/23/2020).
It is unclear at this time, when we will receive an allocation of vaccine that is designated for administration to the public - please understand this decision is not in our power. Since the exact avenues for receipt of the vaccine for the public have not been communicated to us yet, we are not accepting names for a waiting list to receive the vaccine. We will share more information with the public as soon as it is made clear to us. Be Well!
Vaccine Update 12-22-20
Saunders Medical Center received its first shipment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine this week. Based on the direction of the Department of Health and Human Services and Three Rivers Public Health Department, we are currently providing vaccines to SMC Staff and Emergency Medical Services within the communities that we serve. Staff vaccinations started yesterday (12/21/2020) and EMS will start tomorrow (12/23/2020).
It is unclear at this time, when we will receive an allocation of vaccine that is designated for administration to the public - please understand this decision is not in our power. Since the exact avenues for receipt of the vaccine for the public have not been communicated to us yet, we are not accepting names for a waiting list to receive the vaccine. We will share more information with the public as soon as it is made clear to us. Be Well!
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We are working closely with the Three Rivers Health Department and continue to receive regular updates from the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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At this time, continue to: 1) practice good hand hygiene (wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer); 2) cough/sneeze into your elbow or into a tissue; and 3) avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
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People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Click for details from the CDC.
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What should I do if I am experiencing symptoms?
If it is an emergency, dial 911.
If you are experiencing fever, cough, minor respiratory symptoms (such as shortness of breath— which could be a major issue), or have had exposure to COVID-19, it is best to stay home and contact your primary care provider to avoid exposing others. The best treatment for minor symptoms is rest and supportive care (acetaminophen, ibuprofen and other over the counter medications).
For more severe symptoms, we encourage you to call prior to coming in order to help determine the best treatment of care.
Please call Saunders Medical Center Family Clinic (402-443-4191) during clinic hours. After hours, please call the SMC Nurse Care Line (402-443-1448). https://saundersmedicalcenter.com/about-us/contact-us-today.html -
Saunders Medical Center's
Skilled and Long Term CareNursing Home Information
Nursing Home Information
At this time, we request that family and friends do not visit Saunders Medical Center Skilled and Long Term Care. Out of caution, we are limiting all visitors to our facility unless absolutely necessary. We are posting signs at our entryway doors to notify visitors of this policy and actively screening individuals, including staff, who need to come into the building.We understand that connecting with your loved ones is incredibly important, and there are a variety of other ways you might consider communicating with them. These may include telephone, email, text, video chat or social media. If you believe a visit to SMC Skilled and Long Term Care is necessary, we request that you contact Sam Prokopec at 402-443-4685 prior to your arrival. We appreciate your support and understanding on this matter. Be Well.
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Sources for the Most Current Information
For the most updated information, please see:
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Three Rivers Public Health Department https://threeriverspublichealth.org -
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Saunders Medical Center is proud to be a member of the Omaha Metro Healthcare Coalition.
April 21, 2020
Saunders Medical Center is proud to be a member of the Omaha Metro Healthcare Coalition. We are working together to care for you, we hope you are working together to follow guidelines for us. #onestateoneteam
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April 17, 2020
April 17, 2020
Love to sew!? We need your help! First, thank you for your generous donations of fabric masks during the current pandemic. We truly appreciate your talents and donations. Right now we are in need of more adult-sized fabric masks. Please keep the donations coming! Thank you so much!
Click for directions. If you have questions, please call 402-443-1427 or email wecare@smcne.com Be Well. -
April 16, 2020
April 3, 2020 | Telehealth is at SMC now. An interactive, personable and patient-focused approach will allow you the best possible care during this time of social distancing. Be Well.
Saunders Medical Center Visitor Policy Update: Beginning Monday, March 30, 2020, Saunders Medical Center will not be accepting visitors in the Hospital, Emergency Department, Urban Clinic Pharmacy, Family Care Clinic, MS and Specialty Clinics, Lab, Imaging and Therapy. The updated policy does allow exceptions for pediatric patients ages 0-18, as well as other extenuating circumstances. If you are providing transportation for a patient, you will be asked to wait in the parking lot or in your vehicle. A reminder that Long Term Care (nursing home) continues to not accept visitors. Please call 402-443-4191 before coming into the Family Care Clinic if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms including fever. We will then be able to better serve you. We appreciate your understanding & support. Be Well.
Coronavirus News
For the most updated information, please see:
CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Three Rivers Public Health Department https://threeriverspublichealth.org
Here is the latest on our Facebook
March 16, 2020 | Saunders Medical Center Visitor Policy Update:
Beginning immediately, all hospital visitors will be restricted to 2 at a time. All visitors will be screened at the hospital nurses station prior to visiting. No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to visit at this time.
A reminder that Long Term Care (nursing home) continues to not accept visitors.
Please call 402/443-4191 before coming into the Family Care Clinic if you are experiencing any flu-like symptoms including fever. We will then be able to better serve you.
We appreciate your understanding & support. Be Well.
March 13, 2020
Saunders Medical Center is being proactive in regards to decreasing the potential spread of illness. This includes restricting traffic in the building. At this time the facility has suspended the following exercise program: Community Wellness. All other clinics and programs continue to function at this time. Please plan to keep your appointment unless you are notified differently. If the decision is made to suspend a program, you will be personally notified.
All group fitness classes and sports performance classes will take place only between 5-7 am and 5-7 pm. If you have questions, please contact Edge Wellness at 402-443-1426.
To assist in community safety, please limit appointments to patient and caretaker only. We appreciate your support. Be Well.
March 11, 2020
Medical Center has been meeting in regards to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and precautions our facility needs to take to prevent the spread of illness.
One of those precautions is to reduce the volume of people coming in and out of our facility. Due to this, we will be postponing our Age Well event on Monday, March 16. We plan to hold this event in the future, and will update everyone when a new date is set.
Please let us know if you have any questions and we will do our best to answer them.
Thank you for your cooperation,
Edge Therapy & Wellness
Here is the latest on Three Rivers Public Health Department Facebook Page
Revised March 9, 2020
Saunders Medical Center is actively monitoring the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation. We are working closely with the Three Rivers Health Department and continue to receive regular updates from the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At this time, continue to: 1) practice good hand hygiene (wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water or use hand sanitizer); 2) cough/sneeze into your elbow or into a tissue; and 3) avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
If you are experiencing fever, cough, minor respiratory symptoms (such as shortness of breath—which could be a major issue), or have had exposure to COVID-19, it is best to stay home and contact your primary care provider to avoid exposing others. The best treatment for minor symptoms is rest and supportive care (acetaminophen, ibuprofen and other over the counter medications). For more severe symptoms, we encourage you to call prior to coming in order to help determine the best treatment of care. Please call Saunders Medical Center Family Clinic (402-443-4191) during clinic hours. After hours, please call the SMC Nurse Care Line (402-443-1448).
For the most updated information, please see:
CDC https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services http://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Three Rivers Public Health Department
Three Rivers Public Health Information Hotline Phone: (402) 444-3400 | Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30
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For the latest coronavirus information, see news at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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