St. Joseph Health Northern California Covid-19 Updates
Your safety is our priority
So much has changed in recent months. For us, this means a new landscape in how we deliver care, but with the same commitment to your health that we’ve always had. Learn about the steps we’re taking to protect your health and ours.
- SCREENING. We conduct routine coronavirus symptom screening on patients, visitors and employees.
- MASKING. Our facilities have adopted policies that align with recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- DISTANCING. We’re taking steps to ensure appropriate distance between you and other patients, visitors and staff.
- SANITIZING. Our staff are regularly cleaning waiting areas and exam rooms in between visits, and hand sanitizer stations are located throughout our facilities.
- SEPARATING. COVID-19 patients, as well as those caring for them, are safely isolated from the rest of the population.
- VISITORS. We are limiting people coming into our facilities to those deemed essential. This helps maintain appropriate physical distancing and reduces spread of germs.
- VIRTUAL VISITS. For on-demand and routine medical care, we offer virtual visits – a reliable way to see your provider from the comfort your own home.
We’ve always been a leader in safety. These are just some of the additional protocols we’ve put in place to help ensure your safety when you’re with us for care.
Learn how to book a telehealth visit with your doctor from the comfort of your own home.
If you think you need a coronavirus test, you can find one on the Providence COVID-19 resource hub. Learn more.
An update on how we're slowly and safely expanding essential surgical services. Learn more.
St Joseph Hospital in Eureka announced its participation in two national clinical trials of anti-viral drug Remdesivir for the treatment of moderate and severe COVID-19.
We understand the people want to be tested for COVID-19. At this time, however, testing capabilities are limited. These are the priorities for COVID-19 testing.
In order to protect the health and safety of our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, we have instituted visitor restrictions.