Covenant Health Texas 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.
10/7/2020
Not sure when or how to wear a mask when you head out the door? Get answers to commonly asked questions on masks, kids and dealing with mask anxiety.
10/6/2020
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Losing weight and keeping it off can be difficult. The good news is there are surgical and nonsurgical options to help you achieve your weight-loss goals, and better health.
8/3/2020
We’re all facing challenging times right now. Get the resources you need to cope – physically, mentally and socially.
It’s safe to get healthcare. Covenant is taking 7 safety steps to keep you healthy and safe during COVID-19. Learn how we’re protecting you.
5/6/2020
On Wednesday, May 6 Covenant Health will start offering COVID-19 Antibody testing. This is the first antibody testing to be available to the public in Lubbock and surrounding areas.
4/27/2020
As of April 22, certain Covenant Health ministries resumed urgent elective surgeries/procedures/diagnostic testing.
4/20/2020
Get care when you need care. You have options. Learn more.
4/20/2020
Most pandemics follow the same progression from warning of its existence to recovery. Learn about ways to cope during this time of great change and adversity.
4/15/2020
Dr. Elizabeth Meade demonstrates how to properly put on and take off your personal protection mask.
4/8/2020
With the support of Frenship I.S.D., Covenant Medical Group opened the Covenant Medical Group COVID-19 Drive-Thru Screening Clinic on Tuesday, April 7 for adult patients.
3/24/2020
Hear how a Covenant infectious disease physician is dealing with the COVID-19 crisis.
3/24/2020
We understand the people want to be tested for COVID-19. However, testing capabilities are limited. These are the priorities for COVID-19 testing.