COVID-19 ALERT - OUR RESPONSE

As we continue to monitor the coronavirus situation, we have implemented several protocols to protect our patients, their caregivers, and our healthcare team. Our staff have increased our cleaning frequency, and our after-hours staff cleaning company have also increased cleaning to high-touch areas. We want to remind everyone to wash their hands thoroughly and frequently with soap and water for 20 seconds, use hand sanitizer when washing is not available, and avoid touching your eyes, ears, nose, and mouth.

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TELEMEDICINE AT HFM

To maintain the health and safety of ALL patients and healthcare staff, we offer telehealth and telemedicine visits as needed to limit exposure for those at high risk.

  • These visits are conducted by appointment only.

  • Just contact us to arrange your telehealth visit at (662)252-6416.

  • A text link will be sent to your smartphone to start your appointment.

We are actively monitoring and following the CDC and State Health Department guidelines through this rapidly evolving situation. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and help to keep all of our patients and staff safe.

NEW OFFICE POLICY at Hawkins Family Medicine:

ALL VISITORS, PATIENTS AND STAFF:

  • MUST wear their own mask or face covering, if over the age of 5

  • MUST maintain at least 6 feet of distance between themselves and other patients

  • WILL be screened at the entrance for respiratory illnesses, fever, and possible COVID-19 exposure

NEW VISITOR POLICY

  • We will limit 1 visitor/family member to all patients. Other visitors/family members will need to wait in their vehicle please.

  • If your visitor/family member is sick (i.e. fever, sore throat, cough or any flu-like symptoms), please find another responsible caregiver to escort you to our office.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE SICK

If you have signs and symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, loss of smell/taste, and muscle aches, please call us at (662)252-6416 for instructions. We offer telehealth and telemedicine visits as needed to limit exposure for those at high risk.

THE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - CORONAVIRUS DISEASE 2019

The Mississippi State Department of Health continue to closely monitor the outbreak of respiratory illnesses caused by the novel (new) coronavirus COVID-19, and are working to limit the spread of cases nationally and in Mississippi. MSDH is actively working with doctors and hospitals to quickly identify cases and respond effectively to limit this outbreak. FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW FOR THE LATEST UPDATES FROM THE MSDH.

https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,420.html