NOTE: Website updates daily as more information becomes available.
Clinic COVID Guidelines
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Symptoms
The CDC reports that COVID-19 symptoms range from mild to severe. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days of exposure and include:
> Fever
> Cough
> Shortness of breath
Please call our office at 253-382-6300 before your next appointment.
Based on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website: cdc.gov/2019-ncov/symptoms
Home Isolation Guidelines: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/HomeIsolationGuidance.pdf
Fact Sheet: Download here: https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/NovelCoronavirusFactSheet.pdf
Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Prevention
Follow the preventative steps to avoid exposure to the COVID-19 virus:
1. Practice good hygiene habits:
> 20-second hand-washing
> coughing in a tissue
> don’t touch eyes, nose, or mouth
2. Stay at home when sick
3. Avoid sick people
4. Stay informed – receive daily updates from a trusted source such as the CDC and WHO
Home Isolation Guidelines
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/HomeIsolationGuidance.pdf
Feeling Stressed and Want to Talk?
Washington State Department of Health
The Washington State Department of Health has established a call center to address questions from the public. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington, or how the virus is spread, please call 1-800-525-0127. Phone lines are currently staffed from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m, seven days a week. Please note that this call center can not access COVID-19 testing results. For testing inquiries or results, please contact your health care provider.
Learn more by visiting: https://www.doh.wa.gov/emergencies/coronavirus
Governor Inslee’s Mental Health Hotline: 1-866-789-1511
Crisis 12-Hour Line: www.crisisconnections.org
Crisis Text Line: How does Crisis Text Line work? Here’s what happens when you ext HOME to 741741 in the United States. Visit the site to learn more: https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in
Virtual Urgent Care Opportunities
Assessment of COVID-19 symptoms from the comforts ofyour home. ** NOTE: You may experience a longer wait time due to influx of virtual visits **
Below are the following Healthcare Centers that offer Virtual Urgent Care
Visit the above link and enter the discount code COVID19 to waive the typical $35 fee or Visit: fraciscanvirtualcare.org, or download the iOS mobile app in the Apple store or the Android appin the Google Play store. Learn more by visting: https://www.chifranciscan.org/patients-and-visitors/covid-19.html
Free e-visits through our Virtual Care. Use promo code “COVID19” at the payment page to unlock the free e-vsit after completing our protocol. Learn more by visiting: https://www.multicare.org/virtualcare/
Please visit Providence’s website to learn more about their https://virtual.providence.org/
Home Isolation Guidelines
https://www.doh.wa.gov/Portals/1/Documents/1600/coronavirus/HomeIsolationGuidance.pdf
Financial Resources
Financial Resources for WA Residents Impacted by COVID-19 visit: https://dfi.wa.gov/coronavirus-financial-resources
Trouble Paying Rent?
Trouble Paying Your Mortgage?
Tax Help & Census 2020
United Way: www.uwkc.org/need-help/tax-help/
UTILITIES
Puget Sound Electric
Covid-19 Response: https://www.pse.com/press-release/details/learn-about-our-covid-19-response-plan
Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU)
Tacoma Public Utilities offers Payment Assistance during the COVID-19 outbreak. Learn more by visiting: https://www.mytpu.org/
Thurston Public Utilties Department
Covid-19 Response: www.thurstonpud.org/
Food Resources & School Meal Distribution during COVID-19 Closure
United Way King County
Free lunches during school closures: https://www.uwkc.org/free-meals-during-school-closures/
King County
The Seattle Public Schools has created a resource page for Student Lunch Support: Visit the Seattle Schools map here: Seattle School Lunch Support
Pierce County
PublicGIS has provided school meal distrubition For Students During COVID-19 Closures, look for your location click on MEALS for Pierce County listings.
Kitsap County
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- Bremerton: https://www.bremertonschools.org/meals
Thurston County
Visit the map: https://www.esd113.org/school-district-meal-distribution-and-food-bank-information/
FOOD PANTRIES
Emergency Food Network
Nourish Pierce County
Food Life Line
FOOD DELIVERY SERVICES
- Safeway: https://www.safeway.com/
- Fred Meyer: https://www.fredmeyer.com/i/coronavirus-update
- Whole Foods: https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/grocery-delivery-and-pickup
- UberEats: https://www.ubereats.com/en-US/
- Grub Hub: https://www.grubhub.com/
- Door Dash: https://www.doordash.com/
- Smith Brothers: https://www.smithbrothersfarms.com/
- Postmates: https://postmates.com/
- Caviar: https://www.trycaviar.com/
- Eat24: https://www.eat24.com/
Housing
King County
Pierce County
Kitsap County
- Housing Kitsap: https://www.housingkitsap.org/
- Kitsap Community Resources: https://www.kcr.org/housing/
- Affordable Housing: https://affordablehousingonline.com/housing-authority/Washington/Housing-Kitsap/WA036
Thurston County
Health Departments
King County Health Department
Learn more about the King County Heatlh Department’s Response to COVID-19: https://www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/communicable-diseases/disease-control/novel-coronavirus.aspx
The Office of Mayor Jenny A. Durkan
Seattle.gov has provided an amazling web page for Community Resources for the King County community. The site offers links for support ranging from Healthcare, Utilities, and Food support. Come and take a look by visiting Seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department
The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is an excellent resource to for those who live in the Tacoma- Pierce Coiunty area. Every day at 2 o’clock with COVID-19 case updates and the latest prevention news. Learn more by searching for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department or type in tpchd.org/home
Thurston County Public Health & Social Services
- Visit: https://www.co.thurston.wa.us/health/
- Thurston County’s Response to COVID-19: https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/phss/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
Kitsap County Health
The Kitsap Public Health District offers daily updated information regarding the COVID-19 activity in the Kitsap County area. VisitKitsapPublicHealth.org/CommunityHealth to learn more.
Employer & Worker Assistance
Below are links to help you with your concerns about lay-offs, paid leave and unemployment.
- Unemployment: https://esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid-19
- Paid Leave: https:paidleave.wa.gov
- Lay-off Assistance: https://www.esd.wa.gov/newsroom/layoff-assistance
Small Business Association COVID-19 Response
Relief for Phone & Internet Services
Discover what your Phone Service Provider can do for you during the COVID-19 Pandamic. Below are a few carriers sharing what services they can provide if you are working remotely to payment schedules.
Verizon Response to COVID19
Read Verizon’s resonse to the current outbreak of the COVID-19. Learn more at the link www.verizon.com.
AT & T Response to the pandemic
AT & T plans to contintue to monitor and take the next steps. Read more at the link: About ATT
Comcast Comprehensive Response to COVID19
Comcast’s plans to help you during the COVID-19 outbreak. Lear more at: Comcast’s Plan
Pledge to keep Connected
Learn how Service Providers are pledging to keep America connected. Read more here: Pledge to Stay Connected
Self-Care and Wellness
Managing Stress and Anxiety in Difficult times
Center of Disease Control & Prevention
The Center of Disease Control & Prevention has prepared suggestions in how to manage anxiety during these stressful times. Learn more by visitng: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.htm
Hopkins Medicine
Hopkins Medicine provides tips and ideas to help mitigate anxiety around the Coronavirus Pandemic. Read more by visting: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus/stressed-about-covid19-heres-what-can-help
Psychology Today
Some helpful reading in this article from Psychology Today, read more: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/modern-mentality/202003/coping-coronavirus-stress
Help Guide
More information with coping with fear and anxiety, learn more by visiting: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/anxiety/coronavirus-anxiety.htm
TedTalk
All It Takes is 10 Mindful Mintues: YouTube link: https://www.ted.com/talks/andy_puddicombe_all_it_takes_is_10_mindful_minutes?referrer=playlist-the_importance_of_self_care&language=en#t-542582
Practicing Emotional First Aid YouTube link: https://www.ted.com/talks/guy_winch_why_we_all_need_to_practice_emotional_first_aid?referrer=playlist-the_importance_of_self_care
COVID-19 Grants
Funding for cancer patients in active treatment amid COVID-19 pandemic.
- Cancer Care Assistance
- HealthWell Foundation COVID-19 Fund
- NeedyMeds Poverty Guidelines
- PAN Foundation COVID-19 Financial Assistance
Anyone Diagnosed with COVID-19