Lakewood Health System limits visitors
Due to the high number of influenza cases in the state of Minnesota, Lakewood Health System will be limiting visitors at all Lakewood Health System locations, including all clinics, the hospital, care center and assisted-living locations.
Due to the high number of influenza cases in the state of Minnesota, Lakewood Health System will be limiting visitors at all Lakewood Health System locations, including all clinics, the hospital, care center and assisted-living locations. Patients and caregivers are asked to leave family members and friends at home when visiting Lakewood Health System. If visitation to Lakewood Health System is necessary, all school-aged children will be required to wear a mask and all other visitors must complete a brief wellness evaluation. Patients experiencing flu-like symptoms will be asked to wear a mask. Symptoms include:
• Fever
• Headache
• Muscle aches
• Cough
• Runny Nose
When seeking to make an appointment for influenza like illness, all patients are asked to call Lakewood Health System’s flu hotline at (218) 894-1515 or (800) 525-1033. A nurse will be taking all calls to help callers identify influenza signs and symptoms, when to seek medical care and how to identify warning signs for severe cases.
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