Submitted by PeaceHealth
In order to protect patients, their loved ones and caregivers during the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, PeaceHealth United General Medical Center is strategically and rigorously restricting the number of people who enter the doors of its facility.
Effective March 17, no visitors will be allowed to enter the medical center until further notification. Special exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Loved ones are encouraged to connect with hospitalized patients using smart phone applications, such as FaceTime, WhatsApp, or Skype, during this period of limited face-to-face support.
Visit peacehealth.org/coronavirus to read the latest news at PeaceHealth, as well as helpful education and prevention resources related to COVID-19.
About PeaceHealth: Based in Vancouver, Wash., PeaceHealth is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. PeaceHealth United General Medical Center, a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in Sedro Woolley, serves communities in a 2,000 square mile area in Skagit and Whatcom Counties. As well as operating a Level IV Emergency Department, key services include acute rehabilitation, general and orthopedic surgery, oncology, pulmonary and primary care. Visit us online at peacehealth.org
