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== IF YOU NEED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL == | == IF YOU NEED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL == | ||
| − | '''DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL 911!''' - it is still the best way to get you to help ASAP!<br/> | + | |
| + | <big>'''DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL 911!''' - it is still the best way to get you to help ASAP!</big><br/> | ||
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| + | * [https://nobodyisdisposable.org/know-your-rights/ Know Your Rights Guide to Surviving COVID-19 Triage Protocols] - All the information for making sure you receive the best care possible and are prepared if an emergency strikes | ||
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'''Visit the following links to search for free or reduced-cost clinics or health centers in your area:''' | '''Visit the following links to search for free or reduced-cost clinics or health centers in your area:''' | ||
* [https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov US Dept of Health & Human Resources: Find a Health Center] | * [https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov US Dept of Health & Human Resources: Find a Health Center] | ||
* [https://www.nafcclinics.org/find-clinic National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics] | * [https://www.nafcclinics.org/find-clinic National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics] | ||
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==Preparation for Illness== | ==Preparation for Illness== | ||
| − | * [https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-to-put-in-a-covid-19-emergency-home-care-kit-11585861195 What to Put in a Covid-19 Emergency Home-Care Kit] | + | * [https://www.wsj.com/articles/what-to-put-in-a-covid-19-emergency-home-care-kit-11585861195 What to Put in a Covid-19 Emergency Home-Care Kit] |
* [https://thewirecutter.com/blog/coronavirus-pulse-oximeter/ What Is a Pulse Oximeter, and Should You Buy One for Coronavirus?] | * [https://thewirecutter.com/blog/coronavirus-pulse-oximeter/ What Is a Pulse Oximeter, and Should You Buy One for Coronavirus?] | ||
| + | * [https://nobodyisdisposable.org/know-your-rights/#whattodo WHAT TO DO BEFORE NEEDING TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL] | ||
| + | ** includes Power of Attorney, Living Wills, DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) Orders, how to compassionately deal with health care workers | ||
==Caring for Yourself== | ==Caring for Yourself== | ||
Latest revision as of 00:16, 13 May 2020
Contents
Primary Information
- Georgia COVID-19 hotline: 1-844-442-2681
- Georgians with questions or concerns about the coronavirus may call this hotline.
IF YOU NEED TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL
DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL 911! - it is still the best way to get you to help ASAP!
- Know Your Rights Guide to Surviving COVID-19 Triage Protocols - All the information for making sure you receive the best care possible and are prepared if an emergency strikes
Visit the following links to search for free or reduced-cost clinics or health centers in your area:
- US Dept of Health & Human Resources: Find a Health Center
- National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
Preparation for Illness
* What to Put in a Covid-19 Emergency Home-Care Kit
- What Is a Pulse Oximeter, and Should You Buy One for Coronavirus?
- WHAT TO DO BEFORE NEEDING TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL
- includes Power of Attorney, Living Wills, DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) Orders, how to compassionately deal with health care workers
Caring for Yourself
- CDC: Steps to Take When You Are Sick
- From Infection to Recovery: How Long It Lasts
- Dealing With Coronavirus Concerns With Underlying Health Conditions
Caring for Someone Else who is sick
- How to properly care for a sick person at home
- Dr. John Campbell gives advice on how to care for someone ill with COVID-19
