St. Luke’s Wood River continues to operate both COVID-19 screening and sampling tent as well as walk-in clinic hours for both COVID-19 and non COVID-19 related illnesses and injuries. Effective today, March 26th, the hours of operation for both will be from 10:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. until further notice. The walk-in clinic has a separate entrance for non-respiratory related illnesses and injuries, supported by medical imaging and laboratory services. The walk-in clinic can be reached at (208) 727-8811.
Currently, our staffing levels and supplies are adequate. Deb Robertson, St. Luke’s Wood River Emergency Department Medical Director commented, “We are all so grateful for the staff who have been outside on their feet in inclement weather and in their PPE to assist our community.”
Mike Fenello, Vice President, Population Health, Magic Valley/Jerome/Wood River, added, “We are working diligently to restore inpatient capability as soon as possible. Providing emergent care for the community in a manner that protects the safety of our community and our caregivers remains our top priority. Given the rapidly changing nature of these circumstances, the community should expect expansion and contraction of services, as informed by clinical guidance.” Dr. Deb Robertson added, “given the community spread, don’t wait for the test or test result. There are measures you can take now to protect yourself, your family, friends, neighbors and way of life. Please abide by the self-isolation order.”
The screening and sample collection tent is located outside the Physician Office Annex at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center at 100 Hospital Drive in Ketchum. The walk-in clinic is located in Suite 109 of the Physician Office Annex.
Dr. Steven Greenberg, SLWR Family Medicine Physician is also providing patients with advice (see attached handouts in English and Spanish), He reiterated, “I would strongly encourage the community to maintain their vigilance through social distancing and isolation of people who are presumptively positive or known positive for COVID – 19. Most patients have mild symptoms and require very little care. However, some patients, regardless of risk factors or age, experience significant worsening of symptoms, typically from day 7-10.” He emphasized, “People should seek care at any point if they feel their symptoms warrant medical attention.”
We encourage everyone to:
- Stay home if you are sick. If you develop symptoms, please call St. Luke’s triage hotline at 208-381-9500. If you experience severe symptoms, visit the emergency department. If you need immediate medical assistance, call 911.
- Practice social distancing, even if you are not showing symptoms. This is a critical step in protecting our communities, especially vulnerable populations.
- Maintain good hygiene. Wash hands often, keep surfaces around you clean and disinfected, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing, and avoid touching your face.
- Seek testing only if necessary. At this time, testing is being prioritized for those who are who have been exposed to someone who as tested positive for the virus and are experiencing symptoms such as fever greater than 100 degrees, new or worsening cough, shortness of breath/difficulty breathing, GI symptoms, body aches.
Please call St. Luke’s hotline with questions at (208) 381-9500 or visit stlukesonline.org.