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COVID-19 Information

Updates about visitor information, vaccines, testing and treatments.

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Prevention

With a focus on prevention, we must continue to use all available tools to keep overall infections low and the spread limited.

  • Vaccines are the best measure to protect people from COVID-19, slow transmission and reduce the likelihood of new variants emerging. Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines—that means getting all recommended vaccines when eligible.
  • Test if you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19 or are showing symptoms.
  • Take precautions if you were exposed to COVID-19. Isolate when you are sick or have tested positive for COVID-19 (even if you don't have symptoms).
  • Learn how to protect yourself and others.

Masks are required for patients and visitors in some healthcare settings.

Visitor Information

PeaceHealth is committed to providing the care our patients depend on. We've taken many steps to keep you safe when you visit our medical centers and clinics.

Visitor restrictions: PeaceHealth follows guidance from the CDC and local health departments and adjusts visitation restrictions based on county-level COVID-19 transmission rates to ensure the safety of our patients and caregivers. Please check the table below to see the restrictions at your local hospital or clinic. Please note that these may change as transmission levels change.

Symptom screening: When you come to a PeaceHealth hospital or clinic, you will self-screen for symptoms. We strongly encourage vaccination for any patient or visitor for whom it is medically advisable. Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others in the community.

Masks: Masks are required for patients and visitors in some healthcare settings.

LocationVisitors AllowedMasks Required
Alaska
Ketchikan and Craig2 visitors at a time
Level 3 surgical mask during all patient care interactions in the medical center and clinics; in the emergency department waiting room; and in all areas of the long-term care unit.
Washington
Bellingham and LyndenNo restrictions
Level 3 surgical mask during all patient care interactions in the medical center and clinics; and in all areas of the emergency department, emergency department and urgent care waiting rooms, infusion centers, dialysis units, and radiation and oncology clinics.
Friday Harbor2 visitors at a time
Level 3 surgical mask during all patient care interactions in the medical center and clinics; emergency department waiting room where physical distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained; and all areas of the infusion center.
Sedro-Woolley and Burlington2 visitors at a time
Level 3 surgical mask during all patient care interactions in the medical center and clinics; and in all areas of the emergency department, emergency department and urgent care waiting rooms, infusion centers, dialysis units, and radiation and oncology clinics.
Longview2 visitors at a time (except Behavioral Health Unit)
(visitors 12 and older allowed)
Level 3 surgical mask during all patient care interactions in the medical center and clinics; emergency department waiting room where physical distancing of 6 feet cannot be maintained; and all areas of the infusion center.
Vancouver and Camas1 visitor at a time
(visitors 12 and older are allowed) 
Level 3 masks are required in all areas of the hospital. However, visitors are highly encouraged to wear KN95s masks.
Oregon
Cottage Grove2 visitors at a time
Level 3 surgical mask during patient care interactions in the medical center and clinics; and in the emergency department and urgent care waiting rooms, infusion centers, dialysis units, and radiation and oncology clinics.
Florence2 visitors at a time
Level 3 surgical mask during patient care interactions in the medical center and clinics; and in the emergency department and urgent care waiting rooms, infusion centers, dialysis units, and radiation and oncology clinics.
Eugene, Springfield, Creswell and Dexter2 visitors at a time
Level 3 surgical mask during patient care interactions in the medical center and clinics; and in the emergency department and urgent care waiting rooms, infusion centers, dialysis units, and radiation and oncology clinics.

Vaccine Information

The CDC recommends that everyone stay current with the COVID-19 vaccine. 

COVID-19 vaccines through PeaceHealth

PeaceHealth offers the 2023/2024 COVID-19 vaccine to individuals ages 6 months to 18 years old in most of our primary care clinics. Appointments are required. To schedule, please call your primary care provider.

Please note: Parents of minors 17 years of age and younger must provide consent to PeaceHealth for vaccination in Alaska and Washington. In Oregon, minors younger than 14 need parental consent; those 15 and older may provide their own consent. Verbal consent can be provided in person at the time of vaccination or over the phone when scheduling the appointment. 

Adults ages 19 and older should visit their local community pharmacy to receive the 2023/2024 COVID-19 vaccine. 

Please speak with your primary care physician if you have questions about the vaccines. Additional information is available on the CDC website.

Cost of vaccines
Check with your insurance provider about any out-of-pocket expenses for the COVID-19 vaccine. If you do not have insurance, the federal government has created a program to provide access to vaccines and treatments.

Vaccine cards
If you lost your card, there are a few ways to replace it. If you got your shots at PeaceHealth, you can find your vaccination record in My PeaceHealth. If you got it somewhere else, contact them and ask for a new one.

You can also ask your state health department for help. Vaccine providers are required to report COVID-19 vaccination to their state's immunization information system.

Once you have your record, you may want to take a photo of it or consider other ways to protect and carry it.

Testing

Testing is important in preventing the coronavirus from spreading. Get tested if you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19 or are showing symptoms.

If you are a PeaceHealth patient and you or a family member have symptoms, contact your primary care provider to ask about getting a COVID-19 test. We do not do walk-in testing. If you are admitted to a PeaceHealth hospital, we will test you for COVID-19 regardless of symptoms if the county where the hospital is located has a high, substantial or moderate transmission rate. 

There may be several options for getting tested in your community. Many drug stores and pharmacies sell at-home test kits. Some also offer free testing but may require an appointment. Use the links below to find a test near you.

Free at-home test kits may be available at covid.gov/tests.

Treatments

  • PeaceHealth uses a variety of treatments and therapeutics for COVID-19 patients. Treatments may include fully authorized or emergency use authorization (EUA) antiviral drugs and immune modulators. Doctors will determine the best option for a person based on how bad their symptoms are and their risk factors. Doctors may or may not use the treatments mentioned here. More information about these treatments is available from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
  • PeaceHealth primary care providers are currently prescribing Paxlovid through our clinics (this may change at any time as our knowledge of COVID-19 and treatments is evolving). Patients, with the guidance of their provider, must determine if Paxlovid is right for them given the potential benefits and risks. For more information on Paxlovid, please read the U.S. Food & Drug Administration Fact SheetOther treatments may be available for those who cannot take Paxlovid or do not meet the eligibility requirements. In all cases, we recommend that you speak with your primary care physician to determine what’s best for you.