Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
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Excela Health is providing the latest information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and updates for patients and visitors regarding temporary changes to Excela Health policies and procedures. Other resources on the COVID-19 pandemic include the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) or Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH).
On this page you will find:
- COVID-19 Testing information
- Where Do I Go For Care?
- Visitor Hours and Guidelines
- Masking Information
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Vaccines are working and are our best defense against COVID-19. Protection from your initial shots may decrease over time. Booster shots are available and are an easy way to keep your protection going strong. For more information about COVID-19 vaccines contact your physician or local pharmacist.
At this time Excela Health is not administering any version of the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination is very important to prevent the spread of infections and is readily available at many retail pharmacy locations. Click here to find a retail pharmacy offering the vaccine.
COVID-19 Testing Information
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, please contact your PCP office to discuss testing.
Where To Go For Care
For an Emergency
We are available to help you if you become sick. If you have a life-threatening
emergency, please call
911 to transport you to the Emergency Department.
Primary Care Offices
If you have non-life-threatening illness, please contact your Primary Care
Physicians (PCP) for their advice. If you are experiencing symptoms of
COVID-19, please call your PCP office to schedule an appointment. If you
are ill, we want to take special precautions to protect you and other
patients who may be in the offices when you arrive.
To find a physician click here.
Primary Care Weekends
Primary Care Weekends will continue to offer services at the Latrobe and Norwin locations from
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Crisis Response Center
For patients in crisis, the Crisis Response Center remains open and ready
to help from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Just walk in or call
724-832-4465, and a staff member will assist you.
Click here for more details.
Excela Health Visitor Guidelines
To view the complete visitor policy click here.
Mask Policy
If you are coming to any Excela Health location you may be asked to wear a mask. The Excela Health mask policy will fluctuate between universal masking (all wear masks) or clinical masking (masks required in areas of patient care).
For more information on mask requirements, click here.
Guidance for the Interim Final Rule - Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination.
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