DRHC OPENS COVID-19 ASSESSMENT CENTRE

March 23, 2020

In response to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Dryden Regional Health Centre is opening a COVID-19 Assessment Centre.

Dryden Regional Health Centre's COVID-19 Assessment Centre is dedicated for individuals experiencing possible symptoms of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

The DRHC COVID-19 Assessment Centre is BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

To book an appointment at the COVID Assessment Centre, please call (807) 223-3737

For safety reasons, "walk-in" appointments are strictly prohibited.

DRHC COVID-19 ASSESSMENT CENTRE

Location: Dingwall Medical Clinic Building (40 Goodall Street)

Entrance: First exterior entrance on the left (old Hearing Centre). Entrance is marked. DO NOT ENTER THE DINGWALL MEDICAL CLINIC.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Hours of assessment operation may change, as required.)

What are symptoms of COVID-19:

• fever greater than 38 degrees Celsius
• new or worsening cough, sore throat, headache, muscle/joint aches and fatigue
• shortness of breath

What will happen at the DRHC COVID-19 Assessment Centre:

• You will be required to wear a disposable mask provided by the nurse and use hand sanitizer when entering the facility.
• You are to attend your scheduled appointment alone; except one adult may accompany a child, frail elderly, person with disability, or an individual acting as an interpreter.
• You will be asked for your OHIP card.
• You will be screened for symptoms, travel and contact history.
• Nurses will assess vital signs, such as temperature and blood pressure.
• Screening will determine if you require a nose swab.
• Not everyone who attends the clinic will be swabbed.
• The Northwestern Health Unit will follow up with you after your results are received and ensure that any further direction/instruction is provided to you.

 

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