Take charge of your health More services available under new safety rules Health conditions don't just go away. If you've been putting off a health concern or need a screening or physical, call your AMITA Health doctor to plan how and when to take care of it. We have resumed certain testing, surgeries and procedures, and many doctors can now treat you in person, online or on the phone. We're here for you, always. Don't delay emergencies Call 911 or visit the 24/7 AMITA Health emergency room near you for any sign of stroke, heart attack, fractures or other life-threatening symptoms. Learn more at AMITAhealth.org/ER In-person visits are safer than ever AMITA Health is nationally recognized for safety - and now we're even more vigilant. We have new precautions in place based on the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Ilinois Department of Health. Caregiver screening. All team members are wearing masks and are screened for symptoms before they come to work. This ensures they are healthy and symptom-free before interacting with patients. Cleaning and disinfecting. All facilities and exam rooms are rigorously disinfected, We're taking special care in operating rooms, which are already designed for sterilization. Check-in process. We'l prepare you for your visit, and some processes may be handled over the phone. You may be asked to wait in your car until the doctor is ready to see you. You will be re-screened for symptoms at your appointment. How we handle gowns and other materials has changed as well. Waiting room safety. Patients must wear a face covering or mask, and we have adjusted seating to promote social distancing. Appointment times are staggered to reduce the number of patients waiting. Note that COVID-19 patients are treated in separate hospital facilities. Visitor restrictions. Please come to your visit alone, If necessary, bring just one person. Pediatric patients can be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call us at 855.MYAMITA or schedule a virtual visit at AMITAhealth.org/telehealth AMITA HEALTH In sickness and in health" Take charge of your health More services available under new safety rules Health conditions don't just go away. If you've been putting off a health concern or need a screening or physical, call your AMITA Health doctor to plan how and when to take care of it. We have resumed certain testing, surgeries and procedures, and many doctors can now treat you in person, online or on the phone. We're here for you, always. Don't delay emergencies Call 911 or visit the 24/7 AMITA Health emergency room near you for any sign of stroke, heart attack, fractures or other life-threatening symptoms. Learn more at AMITAhealth.org/ER In-person visits are safer than ever AMITA Health is nationally recognized for safety - and now we're even more vigilant. We have new precautions in place based on the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and the Ilinois Department of Health. Caregiver screening. All team members are wearing masks and are screened for symptoms before they come to work. This ensures they are healthy and symptom-free before interacting with patients. Cleaning and disinfecting. All facilities and exam rooms are rigorously disinfected, We're taking special care in operating rooms, which are already designed for sterilization. Check-in process. We'l prepare you for your visit, and some processes may be handled over the phone. You may be asked to wait in your car until the doctor is ready to see you. You will be re-screened for symptoms at your appointment. How we handle gowns and other materials has changed as well. Waiting room safety. Patients must wear a face covering or mask, and we have adjusted seating to promote social distancing. Appointment times are staggered to reduce the number of patients waiting. Note that COVID-19 patients are treated in separate hospital facilities. Visitor restrictions. Please come to your visit alone, If necessary, bring just one person. Pediatric patients can be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call us at 855.MYAMITA or schedule a virtual visit at AMITAhealth.org/telehealth AMITA HEALTH In sickness and in health"