Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

COVID-19 is caused by a new respiratory virus. In December 2019, the virus began appearing in humans. Health experts are concerned because little is known about this new virus, and it has the potential to cause severe illness and pneumonia. Reported illnesses thus far have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death.

Symptoms: People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Prevention is KEY, and Center for Family Health is working to limit the spread of illness through:

• Continuous, thorough cleaning and sanitizing of exam rooms, lobbies, and frequently touched surfaces at all facilities.
• All Center for Family Health locations are conducting daily screenings of patients and staff for COVID-19 symptoms prior to entering a building.
• Making masks available for patient use, hand sanitizer and tissues available in all waiting areas.
• Encouraging social distancing of at least 6 feet in all areas of facilities.

Please call us first at 517-748-5363 to determine if you need to be seen. Some visits may be provided through telehealth services. For contact information or hours, visit our locations page.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Everyone can help prevent the spread of coronavirus and other infectious diseases by practicing everyday prevention measures like frequent hand washing, staying home when sick, maintaining a safe social distance of 6 feet from others, wearing a face covering in public spaces, and covering coughs and sneezes.

SERVICES AVAILABLE

• All medical, dental including dental emergencies, and behavioral health services are available.
• Pharmacy, open normal hours; offer curbside and home deliveries
• Virtual visits (telephone and video visits through MyChart)

Note: In accordance with the CARES ACT, section 3202(b) which requires providers of diagnostic testing for COVID-19 to publish the costs of testing, the Center for Family Health has the following costs: screening – $25, Specimen collection – $15, and Diagnostic testing – $67. These costs are usually covered by insurance.

MDHHS Coronavirus Hotline

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) launched a public hotline to answer health-related COVID-19 questions. The hotline is open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1-888-535-6136.

For the latest developments, prevention tips and risk factors, please visit the following pages on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website:

• COVID-19 Situation Summary
• What you need to know
• What to do if you’re sick
  
  

Additional Resources:

• • World Health Organization
  • Michigan.gov COVID-19
  • Proper hand washing