Protecting your health is our priority. In this challenging time, we at Life Fountain Healthcare are devoted to the care and safety of our patients and our employees. We follow all CDC practices, procedures and recommendations. We closely monitor our patients and employees for any signs or symptoms of Novel Coronavirus.

This page offers resources and information to help you and your loved ones.

If you are having trouble breathing, call 911.

Call your doctor or emergency room and tell them your symptoms before going in. They will tell you what to do.

Get your shots

Stay up to date on your Coronavirus boosters. They are safe and effective from preventing serious illness. Let us know if it has been more than 4 months since your last shot and Life Fountain Health will make sure that you to get boosted!

Get tested

Regular rapid tests at home are key to preventing the spread of coronavirus. Let us know if you would like to be tested, or if you need at-home test kits for you and those around you.

Symptoms of COVID

Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from coronavirus.

Watch for symptoms

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.

Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fever
• Chills
• Muscle pain
• Sore throat
• New loss of taste or smell
• Children have similar symptoms to adults and generally have mild illness

This list is not all inclusive. Other less common symptoms have been reported, including gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea.

When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention

Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately

• Trouble breathing
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion
• Inability to wake or stay awake
• Bluish lips or face*This list is not all possible symptoms. Please call your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.

Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.

From CDC.gov

Covid-19 online resources

CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

St. Louis County: https://stlcorona.com/

City of Saint Louis: https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/covid-19/

State of Illinois: https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/

BJC: https://www.bjc.org/coronavirus

How to protect yourself and others from infection

–Practice social distancing.
–Wear face covering whenever you leave your home.
–Cough or sneeze in your elbow or in a tissue.
–Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
–Stay home when you are sick.
–Improve ventilation (air flow) at home
–Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
–Wash your hands.

For more information and frequent updates, visit the CDC‘s Coronavirus page.

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