WE DO TELE-HEALTH VISITS FOR ESTABLISHED PATIENTS
At Express Med Urgent Care, we are committed to maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and cleanliness. The health and safety of our patients and staff are a top priority. We have implemented new measures to maximize these efforts, including but not limited to:
- We have hand sanitizer, gloves, and masks available free of charge for all patients and family members.
- All staff and patients must wear appropriate PPE. We enforce a no-tolerance policy for those who do not follow said guidelines.
- We have hospital grade 3 stage UVC and carbon filters in our waiting rooms to ensure the cleanest air possible.
- We have reduced seating in the waiting area to ensure proper social distancing.
- We have fully integrated telemedicine options available. Patients can be effortlessly cared for over the phone for minor complaints limiting the amount of exposure and traffic.
Express Med Urgent Care is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and cleanliness. Our patients' and employees' health and safety are of the utmost importance. We have put new measures in place to maximize these efforts, including but not limited to:
Viral Covid-19 Testing
A viral test is a nasal swab test used to detect active infection. Assume you have upper respiratory symptoms consistent with COVID-19 (cough, fever, body aches, fatigue, recent loss of taste). In that case, a PCR or antigen test can be used to determine whether or not you have coronavirus. A PCR test looks for the virus's genetic material. In contrast, an antigen test looks for specific proteins on the surface of a virus. We provide both, with the rapid producing results in as little as 15 minutes and the nasal PCR producing results in 1-3 days.
Covid 19 Antibody Test
Antibody blood tests, also known as serologic blood tests, look for coronavirus antibodies in the blood. It can detect IgG antibodies from previous infections and IgM antibodies from active infections. IgM and IgG are immunoglobulins that the immune system produces to protect against COVID-19. One week after the initial infection, the level of IgM antibodies begins to rise. On the other hand, the rise in IgG usually appears after 14 days. IgG levels that are elevated can persist for months or years.
Understanding Covid 19
COVID-19 is a virus that primarily spreads through airborne respiratory droplets, close contact, and contaminated surfaces. Most cases of COVID-19 range from mild illness, although there have been reported cases of severe infection that require hospitalization. There is no treatment for COVID-19 other than supportive care, and with the vaccine now available, we hope numbers will decline.
Covid 19 Symptoms
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fever
- Chills
- Repeated shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell